Tag Archives: travel

The Paris Dream Flight

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Today’s question is: “If you won two free plane tickets, where would you go?” While there are countless incredible places to explore, for my wife, Daryl, and me, the answer is an easy one: Paris. It’s the trip we’ve been … Continue reading →

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A Season That Tells Its Own Story

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Today’s question surrounds future travel plans. And while there aren’t any long-range plans (like special trips to far-off locales – though I’m hoping Daryl and I can start making that happen in the very near future). But as I glanced … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Tournament – Semifinals and Championship

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

In my initial bourbon blind bracket, we have finally reached the Final Four, followed by the championship showdown. You’ll pick up on a common theme in my initial favorites, and that’s reflected in tonight’s special pour. I’m enjoying Old Forester 1897 … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Tournament, Fourth Round – Elite 8

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

We have now reached the fourth round – the Elite 8. And while these are some amazing bourbons in my realm, I well know that a lot of bourbon aficionados have infinitely more rare and valuable drinks in their collections. … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Tournament, Third Round – Sweet 16

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

As we reach into the third round – the Sweet (and often very sweet) 16 in my initial collection. As I type this, my dram is Benmark Full Proof – absolutely one of the best values in the bourbon world, especially … Continue reading →

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I need a better approach (and always have)

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’d love to tell you that I’m the second coming of Dave Ramsey and that I financially have my stuff completely together. Honestly, I’ve never been amazing with money. That’s not to say I’m terrible with it. I’m not. But … Continue reading →

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Indiana Jones? Or Frank Sinatra?

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

I’m pretty basic in my style choices. Most days I wear a pair of slacks or khakis and one of my myriad Polo-style shirts. Every now and then I’ll throw in a long-sleeve shirt, but my look from day to … Continue reading →

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Beach or Mountain? Both Have Their Appeal

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

As a child, my family lived mainly near beach towns. We moved to Fort Pierce, Fla., when I was about three years old, and after that, I ended up living in three other Florida towns — Sarasota, Fort Walton Beach … Continue reading →

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This is Jacksonville, So…

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Honestly, I don’t know that I have a favorite place to go in Jacksonville. To be fair, I don’t know if I’ve ever had a favorite place to go in any place I’ve ever lived, and I’ve lived in pretty … Continue reading →

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