Tag Archives: rest

The Sunday Pour: The Summer Pour—Why Rest Is Part of the Rhythm

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When summer heat becomes part of the experience, high proof can feel like too much. Sometimes the best pour—and the wisest pace—is the one that fits the season. Continue reading →

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The Walk I Did Not Take

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Today’s prompt asked me to go for a walk and photograph something eye-catching. Instead, I found peace in deciding not to turn a Florida midday into a forced inspiration project. Continue reading →

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The Luxury of Finally Being Left Alone

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes joy isn’t an event or an achievement. Sometimes it’s the quiet after school, the comfort of an old massage chair, relaxing music, and a decent bourbon in a Glencairn while the world finally stops asking for something. Continue reading →

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If I Didn’t Need Sleep… and Why That Still Wouldn’t Be Enough

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

It’s fun to imagine what life would look like without sleep—but it also shines a light on what really matters in the time we do have. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, November 22, 2025: The Yoke of Jesus

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 11:25-30 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29 Reflect Leo was bushed. He had just finished a 60-hour workweek and was … Continue reading →

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When Lazy Feels Like Rest — and When It Doesn’t

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Lazy days can either fill the soul or drain the spirit — it all depends on whether you chose them, or they chose you. Continue reading →

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Back Pours and Magic Fingers

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Relaxation doesn’t always look the same, but when it shows up, I know it by feel — like an old friend who doesn’t knock, just walks right in. Sometimes, it’s writing these blog posts. The act of shaping thoughts into … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, November 22, 2024: The Yoke of Jesus

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 11:25-30 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29 Reflect Leo was bushed. He had just finished a 60-hour workweek and was … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, November 22, 2021: The Yoke of Jesus

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 11:25-30 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29 Reflect Leo was bushed. He had just finished a 60-hour work week and … Continue reading →

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