Category Archives: Profiles

In Memory of Jerry Rich

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Doc Arnett

I’m not gonna say that when the Good Lord made Jerry Rich, He broke the mold. But I will say that I don’t think He used it very often after that. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Profiles, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Arkansas City KS, cancer, Cowley County KS, disability, family, farrier, hoof trimming, horses, horseshoe, Jerry Rich, Norma Rich, rodeos, Sally Palmer, south central Kansas | Comments Off

Old Smoke and Cold Coffee

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Doc Arnett

The flavor and smell of a cold cup of strong coffee brings back strong memories of Pap Bazzell. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Farming, Gardening, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Profiles, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged grandfather, hard work, memories, molasses, Pap Bazzell, pipe, pipe smoke, Prince Albert, smoking a pipe, sorghum molasses | Comments Off

Remembering Otis Morrow

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Doc Arnett

His gentle dignity, thorough intelligence, sincere professionalism, and kind nature generated a remarkable impression. Continue reading →

Posted in Death & Dying, Profiles | Tagged Ark City, Arkansas City KS, community service, DJ Debra Morrow Ingram, Otis Morrow, Otis W. Morrow, Teri Morrow | Comments Off

Gritty Conversation

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Doc Arnett

A mundane conversation at a rock pile leads to conviction of the heart and inspiration. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Profiles, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering, Work | Tagged attitude, choice, conviction, faith, gratitude, gravel hauling, Mike Davis, tragedy | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Profiles, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged clogged gutters, downpour, getting soaked, gutters, rain storm, thunder storm | Comments Off

Hospital Attorney Retires after Serving for over Forty-three Years

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Doc Arnett

When Otis Morrow first became City Attorney (Arkansas City, KS), he probably never imagined that he had just begun forty-three years of service as the local hospital attorney. Continue reading →

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