Tag Archives: WordPress Prompts

My Very Short, Very Incomplete Guide to Healthy Boundaries

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Healthy boundaries are too complicated for a short blog post, but maybe the starting point is simple: treat people well, offer grace, and don’t confuse love with unlimited access. Continue reading →

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The Song That Always Rises Above the Rest

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The definitive Yacht Rock playlist can almost always put me in a better mood, but one song still rises above the rest every time: Toto’s “Rosanna.” Continue reading →

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How to Build Loyal Subscribers, According to a Guy Still Looking for More

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

WordPress asked how to build loyal subscribers, so naturally I am sharing my expertise as a blogger with 409 subscribers after only 15 years of effort. Continue reading →

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Do I Believe in Soulmates? B Plus 411 Reasons I Might

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I’m not sure I believe in the fairy-tale version of soulmates. But when you find someone with a billion things in common — and then B plus 411 — coincidence starts to feel like too small a word. Continue reading →

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Minimalism, Practiced

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

WordPress asked about minimalism again, less than a month after asking basically the same question. So I gave it the minimalist answer it deserved. Continue reading →

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Brand Loyalty Has Its Limits

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I’m not very brand loyal. I’m loyal to my wallet. If the off-brand version works, tastes decent, and doesn’t make me regret my life choices, I’m probably choosing it. Continue reading →

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I Vote, But My Ballot Does the Talking

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

WordPress asked a yes-or-no question, and the smart aleck in me wanted to answer it exactly: yes. I vote. But I let my ballot do the talking. Continue reading →

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Camping: Where Memories Are Made and Sleeping Bags Go to Die

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The WordPress question only asked if I’ve ever been camping, so technically “yes” would have been enough. But since I have stories involving Boy Scouts, Florida-Georgia trauma, a ruined sleeping bag, a lightning storm under a Hobie Cat, and a meaningful breast cancer walk, maybe this deserves a little more than one word. Continue reading →

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A Letter to My 100-year-old Self.

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I ever make it to 100, it will be a family record. So what would I say to that future version of myself? Mostly questions—about family, faith, writing, and whether the diaper fits. Continue reading →

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Mascot and Colors (Apparently That’s Enough)

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Monday’s WordPress question asks for a mascot and team colors—without bothering to specify the sport, the city, or even the logic behind the choice. So naturally, I tried to be responsible, worked backward, explored several ridiculous sports, enhanced flag football beyond necessity, and only then picked a mascot. Because vibes alone felt insufficient. Continue reading →

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