Tag Archives: travel

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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