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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Saturday, December 13, 2025

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

12 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Christmastime Is Here,” by the Vince Guaraldi Trio Christmas Album: “The Spirit of Christmas,” by Ray Charles Christmas DVD: “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” Netflix Movie: “Hot Frosty” Amazon Prime Movie: “A Prince for Christmas” Disney+ … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Monday, December 8, 2025

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

17 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Silver Bells,” by Tony Bennett Christmas Album: “Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship,” by Chris Tomlin Christmas DVD: “Joyeux Noel” Netflix Movie: “Operation Christmas Drop” Amazon Prime Movie: “The Winter Palace” Disney+ Movie: “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” Hulu Movie: “All I … Continue reading →

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The Trip That Stays With Me: Why Hawaii Still Tops My List

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If I had to pick one place that stands above every other trip I’ve taken, it’s Hawaii. Our 2017 visit had it all — beauty, history, family, unforgettable food, and a few chaotic moments that somehow made the whole experience even more memorable. From staying on Ford Island in the heart of Pearl Harbor to exploring island culture, tasting incredible local dishes, and standing at the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, it was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of week. Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Monday, December 1, 2025

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

24 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Go Tell It On the Mountain” by Big Daddy Weave Christmas Album: “A Christmas Together” by John Denver and the Muppets Christmas DVD: “Christmas in Connecticut” Netflix Movie: “A Very Murray Christmas” Amazon Prime Movie: “Flintstones … Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Trail Adventure, Part 2: Bardstown, Louisville, and a Grand Finale

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Welcome back to the chronicle of our spirited journey through Kentucky. When we last left off, my friends and I had just completed a whirlwind tour through several distilleries and were settling into Bardstown for the night. The adventure continued … Continue reading →

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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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Our Perfectly Imperfect Hawaiian Adventure

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Prompt: Describe your most memorable vacation. When I think about memorable vacations, Hawaii in 2017 shoots straight to the top. Not just because of the island views, warm breezes, and spam-for-breakfast kind of charm — but because this trip had … Continue reading →

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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Wednesday, December 25, 2024 (Christmas Day)

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Merry Christmas! Song: “All Is Well,” by Michael W. Smith and Carrie UnderwoodChristmas Album: “The Ultimate Christmas Collection,” by Michael W. SmithChristmas DVD: “It’s a Wonderful Life”Netflix Movie: “Mary”Amazon Prime Movie: “It’s a Wonderful Life” (B&W version); “It’s a Wonderful … Continue reading →

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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Saturday, December 21, 2024

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

4 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Away in a Manger,” by Nat King Cole Christmas Album: “White Christmas,” by Bing Crosby Christmas DVD: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” Netflix Movie: “Jingle Jangle” Amazon Prime Movie: “The Bishop’s Wife” Disney+ Movie: “The Muppet … Continue reading →

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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Thursday, December 19, 2024

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

6 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing,” by Pentatonix Christmas Album: “The Spirit of Christmas,” by Michael W. Smith and Friends Christmas DVD: “Home Alone” Netflix Movie: “The Christmas Chronicles,” and “The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two” Amazon … Continue reading →

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