Category Archives: Poetic Contemplations

Something Deeper, Stronger, Better

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Doc Arnett

There is something… in all that is truly good… something stronger than the storm… Continue reading →

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An Old Farmer Takes Stock of Loss

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Any time when we have the opportunity to help someone else is a time for sowing good seed, whether in tragedy or just the usual. Continue reading →

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The Inertia of Sadness

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Doc Arnett

In the same way that one simple thing or another can trigger depression, doing one simple thing can be the start to turning things around. Continue reading →

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Pausing Before the Woods on a Foggy Evening

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I felt a bit bad about disrupting their evening feeding, but not bad enough to keep me from stopping and watching the deer for a while… Continue reading →

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In the Midst of Miracles and Wonders

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I wonder if maybe the way we treat the least of those we meet says the most about us… Continue reading →

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Choices on a Snowy Night

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Whatever does not cherish light, increases the darkness. Even though snow does not create light, its reflections make the world brighter. Continue reading →

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Pictures in the Dark

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Doc Arnett

No matter how deep the darkness nor how close the cold, we are still held in the hands of God. Continue reading →

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The Softer Works of God

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Doc Arnett

The beauty of a full moon barely shining through the clouds reminds me of the many quiet and gentle folks I’ve loved and admired over the years. Continue reading →

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The Blessings of Winter

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Winter brings both beauty and danger, pain and glory. Be careful and keep your eyes open… for both danger and beauty! Continue reading →

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