As the author and editor of numerous books, Douglas Pagels has been a favorite Blue Mountain Arts´ writer for many years. His books have sold over 2.5 million copies, and his work has been translated into a number of foreign languages and enjoyed the world over. Many worthy causes and charitable organizations have featured his writings, and people of all ages turn to his thoughtful words, sharing them with family and friends.
“A friend is one of the nicest things you can have and one of the best things you can be.” - Douglas Pagels
One of the trademarks of Doug's work is that it is so accessible. It gives the reader the feeling of simply listening in on a conversation that comes from the heart and touches other hearts in many different ways. The more one reads his words and shares in his insights, the easier it is to understand his enormously popular appeal. His outlook on life is inspiring, and his optimism is contagious. Even when he is dealing with the tough times of life and trying to make sense of it all, readers everywhere have the same response: “Your feelings are so much like my own; I feel as though you understand exactly what I'm going through and what I'd love to be able to say.”
Doug's inspiration comes from many sources, including his enduring friendships and close-knit family. It comes from cherishing his thirty-year relationship with his wife, from the devotion of being a father to two college-aged children, and from the many experiences he has had in his lifetime. While growing up, he lived in places as diverse as England, Indiana, and northern Montana before his family settled down for an extended stay in a large house in Colorado. Soon after, circumstances dictated that his grandparents move in with them. Then his great-grandmother moved in as well, and conversations around the dinner table became a four-generation affair, with ages ranging from eight to eighty-nine. It's easy to see that when Doug writes about the meaning of family, he really knows what he's talking about.
But other aspects of his background added insights that went beyond family and into a broader view of people — and life — in general. In his younger days, while trying to earn enough to help put himself through college, Doug worked various jobs — fourteen in all. They included working in stores and an auto body shop, along with jobs as a janitor, a groundskeeper, a forklift operator, a delivery man, and a variety of restaurant positions. Time spent with his fellow workers, both on and off the job, helped to foster a deeper understanding of — and compassion for — a wide segment of society.
In the midst of all this activity, Doug managed to get a degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Several years later, he decided it was time to move on, and a series of plans were put into motion. He quit his job at the student bookstore, sublet his apartment, and was just days away from leaving town and moving to New Hampshire to find construction work there. He had just one problem to overcome: he didn't have enough money to make the drive across country.
When a friend called and offered Doug a few days worth of work as a proofreader at Blue Mountain Arts, the offer couldn't have come at a better time. Having been an English major, he figured he was up to the task and, when all was said and done, he would climb back in his Volkswagen bug, travel funds in hand, and head for New England.
Those “few days” turned into, at last count, thirty-two remarkable years. Proofreading soon turned into copywriting for things like catalogs and advertisements, and before long, editing and creative writing were added to the mix. The new job was exciting. Blue Mountain Arts´ founders, Susan Polis Schutz and Stephen Schutz, were wonderful people to work with, and it didn't take long for Doug to feel that he had found his calling. Soon some of his writings began to appear in the company's fast-growing greeting card line, and eventually other opportunities opened up, too. He began traveling extensively in search of inspiring and significant writings by authors from around the globe, and many of those quotes have found their way into a variety of best-selling anthologies. And finally, he began authoring his own books in his own unique voice, and the reception to those books has been extraordinary.
If Doug has a keen insight into human nature, he credits it to his early and ongoing interaction with people from all walks of life, all types of jobs, and a variety of settings. From those relationships, he has developed an awareness of what makes people tick, how important their hopes and dreams are, how their entire universe can revolve around their loved ones, and, unfortunately, what a struggle their daily lives can sometimes be. His intuitive understanding of people cuts across social strata and leaves categories of age, economics, and nationality behind. There's no substitute for real world experience, and Doug readily acknowledges the enormous influence his experiences have had on the content of his work.
Though he now does all his work outside of the office, Doug still maintains his long-standing association with Blue Mountain Arts. In recent years, in addition to writing, editing, and raising a family, he has managed to find the time for plenty of other interests. Doug has spent a great deal of time as an advocate for local environmental issues, and in years past, he could be found volunteering in classrooms, coaching basketball, and building a cabin in the Colorado mountains. He and his wife are frequent travelers, and his family has been the host family for many visiting college students from around the world.
It has been said of Doug's writings that no one is better at touching on so many subjects that are deeply personal and truly universal at the same time. And while Doug would tell you in complete sincerity that there's nothing special about him, in reality, the common bond that he shares with others combined with his caring voice, which has such honesty and understanding, are exactly what make him the unique writer that he is. His words mirror those of our own innermost feelings and — in the end — it is our own special reflections that he helps us see.
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Examples of Blue Mountain Arts products by Douglas PagelsBookmarks
Poems to Help My Son Be Strong along |
You Are A Very Special Person /I Want |
What Is A Sister? A Sister Is Someone |
May You Always Have An Angel by Your |
TWELVE THINGS TO ALWAYS REMEMBER… |
Has Anyone Ever Told You What A |
For My Teenager I Have so Many Wishes |
Poemas para Prestar Fortaleza A Mi |
Eres Una Persona Muy Especial |
Que Es Uns Hermana?una Hermana Es |
Ojala Tengas Siempre Un Angel A Tu |
Doce Cosas Que Siempre Hay Que |
Te Han Dicho Alguna Vez Que Maravil |
Para Mi Adolescente/tantos Son |
Thank You for Being A Generous Soul |
Gracias por Ser Un Alma Generosa |
I Want This to Remind You |
To My Amazing Remarkable Son |
Quiero Que Esto Te Recuerde Algo |
Para Mi Sorprendente Y Admirable |
You Are One Amazing Lady |
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Books
Everyone Should Have a Book like This to Get Through
the Gray Days
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Para ti, solo porque tú eres muy especial para mí
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Required Reading for All Teenagers
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I Want You to Read This Today
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Every Sister should have a book like this…
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Every Daughter should have a book like this…
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Every Son should have a book like this…
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Every Mom should have a book like this…
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Words to Help You Be Strong
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For You My Soul Mate
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Easter Cards
God Has A Plan for Each of Us |
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Father's Day Cards
Dad This Is for You on Fathers Day |
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Graduation Cards
As You Graduate... Don't Ever Stop |
Happy Graduation to You |
A Graduation Thought for You |
For Your Graduation There Are Two |
A Little Prayer I'd Love to Share |
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Hand-Lettered Series
How Do You Tell A Sister |
Do You Know How Important You Are |
Please I Want You to Know That |
A Little Story about You & Me |
Happy Birthday Wishing You A |
This Is for You Dad |
I've Been Thinking about My Brother |
I Want to Thank You |
A Note to Put on The Pillow Next |
You're Not Just My Husband |
I'm so Thankful for Our Friendship |
You Work so Hard and Do so Much |
Thank You so Much |
For Your Birthday I Want to |
Happy Birthday Thank You for |
What A Remarkable Person You Are |
4 Things I Look Forward to Doing |
I Am so Much in Love with You |
Even When Times Are Tough I Know |
This Very Special Prayer Is for You |
I Want You to Know Why You're Such |
A Card to Encourage You and to Help |
I Love You with All My Heart and |
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Jewelry
Little Keepsake Books
May You Always Have An Angel by |
50 Things to Always Remember |
You're Very Special to Me |
Soul Mates |
Magnetic Notepads
This Is for You Dad |
You Work so Hard and Do so Much |
May You Always Have An Angel |
A Poem to Help My Son Be Strong |
For My Teenager |
Has Anyone Ever Told You |
Ten Things to Always Remember |
What Is A Sister |
Thanks for Taking The Time |
For You Just Because |
If You Could See Yourself Reflected |
A Sister like You Is Such A |
You Are Enormously Thanked |
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Magnets
Para tí, |
Una Poema para Prestar Fortaleza A |
Ojala Tengas Siempre Un Angel A Tu |
Gracias por Dedicarme Tiempo |
Diez Cosas Que Siempre Hay Que |
For You Just Because You're Very |
What Is A Sister |
Ten Things to Always Remember |
May You Always Have An Angel |
A Poem to Help My Son Be Strong |
Sister Wishes May These Wishes |
Thanks for Taking The Time |
Has Anyone Ever Told You What A |
To My Amazing Remarkable Son |
You Are One Amazing Lady |
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Miniatures
To My Amazing, Remarkable Son |
"For My Teenager" /I Have so Many Wishes |
What Is A Sister? A Sister Is Someone |
May You Always Have An Angel by Your |
Has Anyone Ever Told You What A |
THIS IS FOR YOU, DAD… AN AMAZING, |
You Work so Hard and Do so Much |
A Little Prayer I'd Love to Share with |
May You Be Blessed with All These |
To My Son with All The Love My |
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Mother's Day Cards
Happy Mothers Day to My Other Mo |
The Mothers Day Blessing May You |
Has Anyone Ever Told You What A |
For Mothers Day I Want You to Know |
For You, Mom, on Mother's Day /Even |
For Mom, with Love from Your Son on |
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Occasion Gallerie™ Cards
This Is What I'm Really Saying |
What Does Thank You Really Mean |
For Your Birthday I Wish That These |
I Need to Thank You for |
Happy Birthday I Would like This |
To The One Person I Consider to Be |
This Card Is Perfect for You |
Birthday Wishes for A Wonderful Son |
20 Beautiful Things That Are True |
For My Teenager Sometimes It Isn't |
The Story of Two Very Different |
Happy Birthday to Someone Who |
Hang in There Hold on and Keep Your |
When You Receive This Card I Want |
A Loving Note about The Person I |
Has Anyone Ever Told You What A |
This Birthday Card Is Perfect for |
A Little Prayer I'd Love to Share |
God Has A Plan for Each of Us |
This Is for You Dad |
You Are Enormously Thanked and |
I Keep Falling in Love with You |
If You Could See Yourself Reflected |
I Know It Hasn't Been Easy |
On Your Birthday May You Be Blessed |
Recovery Is A Journey There Is A |
Thoughts about Changes and New |
To An Incredibly Special Friend |
I Know That Things Can Be Hard |
Words to Help You Get through A |
I Want You to Come Home and Find |
I Know You've Been Going through A |
Sculpted Paper Collection
You Are A Very Speical Person |
To My Soul Mate |
The Story of Two Different Sisters |
I Love You Sooo Much |
You Are The Love of A Lifetime |
This Is for You Dad |
To My Amazing Remarkable Son |
How Do You Tell A Sister How |
Happy Birthday to Someone Who |
Thank You for Being The Beautiful |
For Your Birthday I Wish That These |
Hang in There Difficulties Arise in |
You Won't Be Able to Read This |
This Should Be Required Reading |
I Want You to Read This Today |
Happy Anniversary |
You Are The Most Wonderful Friend |
You Are One Amazing Lady |
From Mother to Son Comes A Little |
Something I Want You to Always |
This Is for You on Your Birthday |
A Birthday Card That Could Only Be |
When It Comes to You There Are |
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Spanish Greeting Cards
Feliz Cumpleanos para Una Person... |
Amistad /La Amistad Comienza Al... |
20 Cosas Hermosas Que en Verdad |
Un Hermano Maravilloso Como |
Ojala Tengas Siempre Un Angel A ... |
Para Tu Cumpleanos Deseo Que Rec... |
La Tarjeta Que Tienes en Tus Manos |
Quiero Que Leas Esto Hoy Mismo... |
Constantemente Busco? Maneras de |
Te Envio Estas Pocas Palabras... |
Sabes Cuán Importante Eres para Mi |
Esta Tarjeta Es para Ti, Papa... |
Que Es Una Hermana |
Feliz Cumpleanos / en El Dia de Tu |
Pensando en Ti |
En El Dia de Tu Cumpleanos |
Gracias por Dedicarme Tiempo |
Te Han Dicho Alguan Vez Que Mara... |
Dios Tiene Un Plan para Cada Uno de |
En Tu Cumpleanos, Ojala Que Recibas |
Vuelvo A Enamorarme de Ti Una Y... |
Si Tu Pudieses Ver Tu Reflejo En... |
Una Pequena Historia sobre Tu Y Yo |
Se Que No Ha Sido Facil |
Una Nota para Poner sobre La |
Mi Hijo Te Envio Este Mensaje... |
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Spanish Mother's Day Cards
Una Tarjeta Del Dãa de La Madre para |
A Mi Esposa, en El Dãa de La Madre |
La Bendiciã“n Del Dãa de La Madre |
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Spanish Valentine's Day Cards
Quiero Que Nos Amemos... por Toda La |
Mamá, Quiero Que Ésta Sea... La Más |
Te Amo Tanto ...Porque Hay Mucho Que |
Quiero Regalarte "El Poema de La |
Cuando Digo Que Te Amo Lo Que Quiero |
Para El Día de San Valentín... |
Para Mi Amor/4 Cosas Que Quiero |
Un Mensaje de Amor para Alguien |
Quiero Que Vengas A Casa Y Encuentr |
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Sterling Silver Jewelry
Thoughts of Life™ Cards
Thanks for Taking The Time /Thank You |
Things Might Look A Little Cloudy Now, |
"For My Teenager" /I Have so Many Wishes |
Happy Birthday! I Would like This Card |
To My Amazing, Remarkable Son |
THIS "THANK YOU" IS FOR YOU… FOR ALWAYS |
I JUST WANT TO SEND YOU A HUG …AND TELL |
These Are The Birthday Gifts I Wish for |
It's Your Birthday and I Want You to |
Loving You, I Don't Know If I Can |
On Your Birthday, May You Be |
A Sister like You |
I Want This Card to Remind You of |
In Case I Never Get around to |
I Just Want to Make Sure You Know |
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Valentine's Day Cards
A Special Valentine for You / The Card |
I Love Having You to Love /You Are My |
A Valentine about What I Want More |
To The Most Wonderful Soul Mate |
Mom, I Want This to Be... The Most |
This Is What I'm Really Saying When I |
To The One Person I Consider to Be My |
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Wallet Cards
May You Always Have An Angel by |
Ten Things to Always Remember |
For You Just Because You're Very |
'What Is A Sister? A Sister Is |
For My Teenager I Have so Many |
'Everything's Going to Be Okay |
I Love You Son |
From Mother to Daughter |
A Poem to Help My Son Be Strong |
To My Amazing Remarkable Son |
Thank You for Being A Generous Soul |
Dies Cosas Que Siempre Hay Que |
Para Ti Solamente Porque Eres Muy |
Que Es Una Hermana |
Cada Vez Que Te Digo Que Te Amo |
Todo Saldra Bien |
Quiero Que Recuerdes Estas Palabras |
Pensando en Ti |
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