Category Archives: Aging

Aging and caring for the aging

Scam Alert

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Doc Arnett

A scammer hacked a friend’s Facebook account and suckered me for $500. Beware! Continue reading →

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Dressing in the Dark

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Getting dressed in the dark can help your spouse continue to sleep… and could lead to embarrassing yourself a bit! Continue reading →

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I Will Praise Your Name

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Doc Arnett

For over seven decades,
I have seen the work of your hands,
felt your fashioning upon the clay of my heart,
witnessed your amazing presence
in both light and dark,
seen you work for my good in all things. Continue reading →

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A Birthday Reflection

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Never underestimate the good that can come from one small act, even as small as clicking “Happy Birthday” on Facebook. Continue reading →

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A Gentle Morning

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Doc Arnett

The pastel dawning of a winter morning speaks of peace and grace. Continue reading →

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Watching for the Bus

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Paul figured out that we could see the bus coming from a half-mile away… if we stood in the right place. Continue reading →

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The Comfort of a Cloudy Autumn Day

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Doc Arnett

In the muted colors of a cloudy autumn day, the Spirit speaks softly to the wounded heart, words of peace and comfort. Continue reading →

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Winter Is Coming

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Doc Arnett

There comes a certain morning when the chill air declares: winter is coming. Continue reading →

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Whatsoever Things Are Lovely…

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Doc Arnett

A tiny beginning list… Continue reading →

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On Seeing Michael McCain for the First Time in Twenty-four Years

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Doc Arnett

He finishes parking his carAs I swing into the space beside himIn Don Senor’s parking lot. We trade one-armed man hugsAnd go inside to a booth near the back. It was hard to watch and hard to not see The … Continue reading →

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