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Do I Even Feel Bad About My Screen Time?

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Yes, I probably play too many games on my phone. Some exercise my brain. Others involve a penguin racing downhill on a sled. The real problem may not be my screen time, but the judgment packed into one little word: “even.” Continue reading →

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How Social Media Took Control of Our Lives

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Social media began as a tool for connection, but it gradually became our newspaper, marketplace, town square, stage and source of approval. If I could erase one trend from history, I would erase the moment we stopped controlling social media and allowed it to control us. Continue reading →

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Managing Screen Time: Finding Balance in a Busy Life

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I don’t really manage my screen time — life does. Between teaching, writing, family, and trying to stay human, the world keeps me offline more than any setting in my phone ever could. Continue reading →

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