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My Brain Apparently Works the Night Shift

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The world gets quiet, ideas finally show up, and suddenly my brain wants to do its best work — usually at exactly the hour when I should be asleep. Continue reading →

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Friday: How would you improve your community?

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I were going to improve my community, I wouldn’t start with some giant government program, a ribbon cutting, or a slogan painted on a sign near the interstate. Communities usually don’t struggle because they lack slogans. They struggle because … Continue reading →

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My Morning Ritual Is Mostly Controlled Improvisation

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some people begin the day with a carefully crafted routine — quiet reflection, exercise, a healthy breakfast, maybe even something inspirational. My mornings usually involve checking the clock, realizing time has moved faster than expected, and relying on one odd little mnemonic to make sure I don’t leave the house without half the things I need. Continue reading →

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Some Weather Comes With Memories

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Favorite weather? The honest answer is that it depends — because some weather isn’t just about temperature. It’s about memory, comfort, football season, and the moments certain skies seem made for. Continue reading →

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Where Would I Go On a Shopping Spree?

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If someone handed me an unlimited credit card and said “Go on a shopping spree,” we’d probably need to establish a spending limit—or at least a time limit. Because if I wander into the right bourbon store with no guardrails, things could get expensive very quickly. Continue reading →

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My Middle Name: The Case of the Missing Brick

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

My middle name is Blaine. My dad wanted Brick. One of those names sounds intimidating. The other sounds like the kid who might accidentally eat paste. Continue reading →

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What Bores Me (Besides This Question)

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

“What bores you?” might be the most boring question ever written. But if we’re going to talk about boredom, let’s at least do it honestly — with a little ADHD, a little sarcasm, and a firm stance against bland prompts, pointless meetings, and oatmeal-level creativity. Continue reading →

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The Fort I Somehow Missed: Discovering Jacksonville’s Place in History

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

After years of thinking I’d done just about everything Jacksonville has to offer, a long-overdue visit to Fort Clinch reminded me that the city’s story is bigger, deeper, and quieter than its most obvious attractions. Continue reading →

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If My Dog Understood One Thing (Or Three), Our Carpet Would Be Grateful

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I could make my dog understand one thing, it would actually be several: the guest room doorway is not an emergency bathroom, unattended food is not an invitation, and blankets are a heat trap. Still, beneath all the chaos, Princess already knows the one thing that really matters—she’s safe, and she’s loved. Continue reading →

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