Tag Archives: writing life

Career Plan? I’m Still Waiting for the Final Draft

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve had four or five career plans by now, depending on how generously we define “plan.” Teaching is the current one, writing is the dream one, and a few letters from former students reminded me this week that the work still matters. Continue reading →

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Six Months From Now…

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A wedding funded. A certification completed. A garage still packed. A book still waiting. And in the next six months? A granddaughter on the way — and a challenge that’s staring back at me in the mirror. Continue reading →

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What Bores Me (Besides This Question)

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

“What bores you?” might be the most boring question ever written. But if we’re going to talk about boredom, let’s at least do it honestly — with a little ADHD, a little sarcasm, and a firm stance against bland prompts, pointless meetings, and oatmeal-level creativity. Continue reading →

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A Life Dedicated to Words and Faith

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When I look back over my life, two threads keep reappearing — words and faith. From newsrooms to classrooms, from writing stories to trying to live one faithfully, those two commitments have shaped who I am and who I’m still becoming. Continue reading →

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The Invention That Changed Everything

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

From rotary phones to smartphones, few inventions have reshaped daily life as completely as the Internet. More than a technological breakthrough, it became the connective tissue that binds modern inventions—and modern lives—together. Continue reading →

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I Have ADHD, So… My To-Do List Is Eternal

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some to-do items are small and forgettable. Others linger for years, whispering in the background. Writing a book finally got checked off. Editing it? That’s another story. Continue reading →

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If I Won the Lottery, I’d Buy Time—Not Things

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Winning the lottery wouldn’t turn my life upside down. It would quiet the background noise—freeing time for family, travel, writing, and the kind of giving that doesn’t need recognition. Less about more, and more about meaning. Continue reading →

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The Books Waiting on My Shelf

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some books are new discoveries, some are second chances, and a few are quiet promises I’ve been making to myself for years. These are the stories I hope to return to—and one I hope to finally send out into the world. Continue reading →

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The Quiet Joys I Keep Coming Back To

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Leisure isn’t about escape anymore. It’s about presence—time with the people I love, words written without deadlines, and moments of quiet that remind me who I am when the noise fades. Continue reading →

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Five Things I Do for Fun (In the Right Order)

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Fun looks different at different stages of life. For me, it’s less about excitement and more about connection, reflection, and the people who matter most. Continue reading →

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