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A Life Dedicated to Words and Faith

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When I look back over my life, two threads keep reappearing — words and faith. From newsrooms to classrooms, from writing stories to trying to live one faithfully, those two commitments have shaped who I am and who I’m still becoming. Continue reading →

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The Invention That Changed Everything

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

From rotary phones to smartphones, few inventions have reshaped daily life as completely as the Internet. More than a technological breakthrough, it became the connective tissue that binds modern inventions—and modern lives—together. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: A Long Finish

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The best bourbons linger after the sip is gone. Life does the same. Sometimes we don’t realize the impact we’ve had until years later—when a former student reaches out, or a quiet word finally finds its echo. Continue reading →

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The Books Waiting on My Shelf

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some books are new discoveries, some are second chances, and a few are quiet promises I’ve been making to myself for years. These are the stories I hope to return to—and one I hope to finally send out into the world. Continue reading →

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A Better Question Than the One We Were Asked

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Today’s question—“In what ways do you communicate online?”—isn’t wrong, but it’s thin. Before answering it, I stopped to think about what makes a question worth answering at all. Sometimes the most meaningful response is to rewrite the question first. Continue reading →

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One-Day Life University (Asterisk Required)

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

What if there were a place where life’s most common mistakes were taught in advance—by people who made them first? No degrees, no credits, no mascot. Just hard-earned wisdom, a sense of humor, and an asterisk doing a lot of legal work. Continue reading →

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What Is Your Mission: Reflections on Being a Storyteller and a Herald

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A long time ago, someone told me they kept hearing the word herald when they thought about me. It stuck. A herald doesn’t invent the message—they listen, understand, and declare it clearly. As a storyteller and a teacher, that idea still shapes how I see my mission. Continue reading →

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Why I’m Not in a Hurry to Leave This Life

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

There was a time when living a very long life didn’t matter much to me. That’s changed. Love, family, teaching, and writing have given my days weight and purpose. I’m not afraid of living long—I just hope that when my time comes, I can leave with dignity intact. Continue reading →

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What Could You Do Differently? (Asking for a Friend)

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A vague question, a flag football field, a classroom moment, and a bourbon pour all point to the same uncomfortable truth: most of us already know what we could do differently. The harder part is choosing patience over reaction, intention over habit—and occasionally, silence over sarcasm. Continue reading →

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Holding Convictions Without a Megaphone

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

My beliefs haven’t shifted nearly as much as the way I carry them. Time, experience, and the responsibility of teaching have taught me that equipping young minds matters far more than persuading them. Conviction doesn’t require volume—and instruction should never become indoctrination. Continue reading →

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