Author Archives: Doc Arnett

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About Doc Arnett

Native of southwestern Kentucky currently living in Ark City, Kansas, with my wife of twenty-nine years, Randa. We have, between us, eight children and twenty-eight grandkids. We enjoy singing, worship, remodeling and travel.

Masters of Their Craft

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Doc Arnett

I love to watch someone who is highly skilled at their craft, whether it’s shaping metal or shaping minds. Continue reading →

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Sunday Swim

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Doc Arnett

As long as we nurture the child within us, we can find unexpected joy in something as simple as a swim on an early spring afternoon. Continue reading →

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Beyond the Madness

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If lots of good practice makes a difference in a basketball game, how much more in the game of life? Continue reading →

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Return to Paradise

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes something that we’ve looked forward to for a while turns out to be a disappointment. Sometimes, it turns out to be even better than we imagined! Continue reading →

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Joy in the Midst of Disappointment

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Even when we have lost our own voice, we can still rejoice in the singing of others… especially those we love. Continue reading →

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Stuff That Lasts

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Doc Arnett

There’s not much that brings parents more pleasure than seeing their kids love the things that they love and pass them along to the grandchildren. Continue reading →

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Aging Ain’t Much of a Spectator Sport

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Doc Arnett

When I realized that my “jump shot” had turned into a “hop shot,” I knew that while the athletes I watched seemed to be getting younger, I wasn’t. Continue reading →

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Rehearsal

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Doc Arnett

There are few things any better than quiet time spent talking with those we love. A little foretaste of heaven… Continue reading →

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The Burden of Authority

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If you are treating people with contempt, arrogance or indifference and you actually enjoy that, you are a sadist. Continue reading →

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The Art of Emotional Self-Defense

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Being around some folks is like taking a plunge into an attitudinal cesspool. Throw away the swimsuit and practice avoidance! Continue reading →

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