Category Archives: Aging

Aging and caring for the aging

Houston, You Have a Problem

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Now that I’m coming out of the closet about my hearing impairment I want the rest of you to know that I expect you to fix it… Continue reading →

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No Joking Matter

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Doc Arnett

In his eighties, Dad joked “I used to tell people I was hard of hearing; now I’m just plain deaf.” Dealing with my own hearing loss now, I’m not sure he really thought it was all that funny… Continue reading →

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Filling the Empty Spaces

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Doc Arnett

To celebrate our blessings even while acknowledging our sorrows and losses is a good and loving way of honoring all those that we love. Continue reading →

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The Heavy Dews of Autumn

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Doc Arnett

I love the scenes of harvest, the long lines of color striping the fields and the way the dust rises in a sunset. Continue reading →

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Summer Fatigue

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Although I’m not really a cold-weather fan, I think I’ve had enough of hot weather for a while… I’m ready for autumn. Continue reading →

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Singing into the Night

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A day that starts early with bass fishing and ends late with singing Jimmy Buffet songs… now that’s a good long day! Continue reading →

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H-38

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Doc Arnett

When we choose to overlook small inconveniences, we may find ourselves experiencing great moments…
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Last Day of the On Course Workshop at Bon Secours

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Keeping the small child within us safe and celebrated is a key part of growing old in good fashion. Continue reading →

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Reassurance & Redemption

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Doc Arnett

To hear the laughter of small children and to be a part of their delight must bring us closer to knowing God… Continue reading →

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A Fine Legacy (Dennis Strange)

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Doc Arnett

When even strangers can see that you are a person who loves people, you might be Dennis Strange’s kind of people. Continue reading →

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