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 3
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
Poemas para Prestar Fortaleza A Mi |
Eres Una Persona Muy Especial |
¿Qué una hermana? |
Ojala Tengas Siempre Un Angel A Tu |
Doce Cosas Que Siempre Hay Que |
Te Han Dicho Alguna Vez Que Maravil |
Gracias por Ser Un Alma Generosa |
Para Mi Sorprendente Y Admirable |
May You Always Have an Angel by Your Side |
A Sister like You Is Such A Wonder |
May You Be Blessed with All These Things |
My Son Be Strong along The Path |
You Are A Very Special Person |
What Is A Sister |
Twelve Things to Always Remember |
To My Amazing Remarkable Son |
You Are One Amazing Lady |
Eres Una Mujer Increible |
Ojala Que Recibas Todas Estas |
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For You My Soul Mate
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Required Reading for All Teenagers
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Para ti mi alma gemela
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May You Be Blessed with All These Things
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The Next Chapter of Your Life
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A Special Christmas Blessing ...Just for You
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You Are One Amazing Lady
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Wishing You a Happy, Successful, Incredible Life!
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Classic Blue Mountain Arts®
A Little Prayer I'd Love to Share |
On Your Birthday May You Be Blessed |
I Keep Falling in Love with You |
Thanks for Taking The Time |
The Story of Two Very Different |
For You Dad |
To The One Person I Consider to Be |
You Are Enormously Thanked |
Thank You for Being The Beautiful |
For Your Birthday! May Your Day |
Has Anyone Ever Told You |
Mom I Just Want to Let You Know |
20 Beautiful Things That Are True |
Happy Birthday! I Would like This |
What Does Thank You Really Mean? |
This Is What I'm Really Saying |
Do You Know How Important You Are |
I Love You and I Feel so Lucky to |
Thoughts about Changes and New |
A Special Incredible Person Is |
A Very Special Thanks |
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Easter Cards
At Easter I Want to Thank You for |
Happy Easter Daughter You Are |
Wonderful Easter Wishes from |
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Father's Day Cards
For You Dad Happy Father's Day |
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Graduation Cards
As You Graduate Don't Ever Stop |
Happy Graduation to You and Very |
I Am so Proud of You |
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Little Keepsake Books
May You Always Have An Angel by |
50 Things to Always Remember |
You're Very Special to Me |
Soul Mates |
A Sister Is One of The Nicest Gifts |
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Magnetic Notepads
You Work so Hard and Do so Much |
Has Anyone Ever Told You What A |
Ten Things to Always Remember |
What Is A Sister |
Thanks for Taking The Time |
You Are Enormously Thanked |
May You Be Blessed with A Little |
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Magnets
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 |
This Is for You Dad |
This Is to Thank You for Being so |
Miniatures
God Has A Plan for Each of Us |
To My Amazing, Remarkable Son |
For My Teenager |
What Is A Sister |
Has Anyone Ever Told You |
You Work so Hard and Do so Much |
May You Be Blessed with All These |
The Story of Two Very Different |
You Are One Amazing Lady You Are so |
Thank You for Being The Beautiful |
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Mother's Day Cards
Has Anyone Ever Told You What A |
For Mom with Love from Your Son |
Una Tarjeta de Dia de La Madre para |
A Mi Esposa en El Dia de La Madre |
La Bendicion Del Dia de La Madre |
Feliz Dia de La Madre para La Mejor |
Para El Dia de La Madres Quiero Que |
The Mother's Day Blessing |
For You Mom on Mother's Day |
Happy Mother's Day to My Other Mom |
For You Grandmother on Mother's Day |
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Pocket Notepads
Has Anyone Ever Told You What |
What Is A Sister? A Sister Is |
Thank You for Being A Generous Soul |
May You Be Blessed with All These |
Sculpted Paper Collection
To My Soul Mate |
I Love You Sooo Much |
You Are The Love of A Lifetime |
How Do You Tell A Sister How |
You Won't Be Able to Read This |
I Want You to Read This Today |
From Mother to Son Comes A Little |
When It Comes to You There Are |
I Love You I Love Our Life Together |
A Happy Birthday Wish and A Whole |
To The Best Son There Could Ever Be |
Not All Angels Have Wings |
Spanish Greeting Cards
Un Hermano Maravilloso Como |
Ojala Tengas Siempre Un Angel A ... |
Constantemente Busco? Maneras de |
Sabes Cuán Importante Eres para Mi |
Pensando en Ti |
Gracias por Dedicarme Tiempo |
Te Han Dicho Alguan Vez Que Mara... |
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... |
Gracias por Ser Una Hija Tan |
Una Tarjeta de Cumpleanos Que |
Eres Una Mujer Increible |
20 Cosas Hermosas Que en Verdad |
En El Dia de Tu Cumpleanos |
Dios Tiene Un Plan para Cada Uno de |
Spanish Miniature Easel Prints with Magnets
Para Mi Sorprendente Y Admirable |
Dios Tiene Un Plan para Cada Uno |
Te Han Dicho Alguna Vez Que |
Ojala Que Recibas Todas Estas |
Thoughts of Life™ Cards
Thanks for Taking The Time |
Life Is Not Measured by The Number |
For My Teenager |
To My Amazing Remarkable Son |
These Are The Birthday Gifts I Wish |
On Your Birthday May You Be |
A Sister like You Is Such A |
I Want This Card to Remind You of |
I Know This Is A Really Tough Time |
Daughter There Are Lots of Things I |
I Am so Much in Love with You |
I Want to Thank You |
When You Read These Words I Hope |
Here's A Little Something Just to |
For Your Birthday May Your Birthday |
Daughter Even Though You're Not A |
Valentine's Day Cards
Here's A Special Valentine Just to |
Quiero Que Nos Amemos por Toda La |
Mama Quiero Que Esta Sea |
Te Amo Tanto Porque Hay Mucho Que |
Quiero Regalarte El Poema de La |
Para El Dia Se San Valentin |
Para Mi Amor 4 Cosas Que Quiero |
Un Mensaje de Amor para Al Guien |
Para El Dia de San Valentin |
Amiga Mia Esta Es Una Tarjeta |
Una Tarjeta Acerca de Lo Que Quiero |
To The Most Wonderful Soul Mate |
Son Think of This Valentine As A |
A Valentine about What I Want More |
To The One Person I Consider to Be |
A Special Valentine for You |
Wallet Cards
May You Always Have An Angel by |
Ten Things to Always Remember |
For You Just Because You're Very |
'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 |
Diez cosas que siempre hay que recordar... |
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 |
You Are One Amazing Lady |
May You Be Blessed with All These |
This Is for You Dad |
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