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If I Went to the Moon, They Should Pay Me

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If I ever go to the moon, I’m not buying the ticket—they can pay me. Someone has to write about it, after all. Continue reading →

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The Long Road of Alternatives

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes, the path that feels like an “alternative” ends up becoming the main road. Mine just took a lot of turns to get here. Continue reading →

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The Risk of a Life Devoted to Writing

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The biggest risk I haven’t taken is the one that sits in the back of my mind every time I finish a post, close a notebook, or hit “publish.” It’s the risk of writing full-time. Not the dream of leaving … Continue reading →

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The Dream That Ages Like Bourbon

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If I were guaranteed not to fail, I’d build something equal parts distillery and dream factory — a place where words and whiskey flow with the same kind of honest craftsmanship. Imagine a small compound tucked somewhere in the Kentucky … Continue reading →

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