Monthly Archives: April 2019

The Laughter of Old Men & Little Children

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Maybe it’s not exactly what Jesus meant by “bring those kids to me” but at least making little children laugh doesn’t contradict the notion! Continue reading →

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Meeting Amos

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Snacks-$4.85; Gas-$58.00; Meeting Amos Michael Arnett when he was only four days old-yeah, you know… Continue reading →

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Frontasauras and the Clogged Gutter

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I’ve heard that there are better times for cleaning out gutters rather than doing it in the middle of a drenching thunder storm… might have to check that out some day! Continue reading →

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Career Prep

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Doc Arnett

After watching a few hundred high school freshmen at the Career Expo, I thought about how little I knew at thirteen, and yet how important it was. Continue reading →

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A Slightly Early Easter Story

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I was sure I had right well killed every one of the Oriental lilies I planted last summer, and yet… Continue reading →

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Sports Cliches and Judgment Days

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Doc Arnett

One of the most maddening things about March Madness is hearing the same old sports cliches a dozen times a day. Continue reading →

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Late for Church

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Ever pass by someone that needed help because you didn’t want to be late for church? Hmmm… Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Sage

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I marvel at the determination of tender shoots forcing their way up through whatever lies between them and sunlight. Continue reading →

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Better than Oatmeal

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Doc Arnett

According to Quaker Oats, a bowl of their product is a great way to start your day and lower your cholesterol. Choosing to be our best self might be an even better start! Continue reading →

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Bike & Hike

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Doc Arnett

It’s not a new fitness strategy but sometimes a three-mile bike ride ends up with a three-mile hike… Continue reading →

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