Category Archives: Aging

Aging and caring for the aging

A Reluctant Blessing

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A chance encounter with a white-haired woman during worship leaves us both with unexpected blessings. Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Doc Arnett

For the first time in over fifty years, I did not call my mom, send a card or flowers. I did think about her, though. A lot. Continue reading →

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In Praise of Gentleness

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Gentleness may be an art more praised than practiced, but it is a fine art nonetheless. Continue reading →

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Mean Kids

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Doc Arnett

I’m not advocating violence or vigilantism but sometimes somebody might actually deserve a punch in the nose. Continue reading →

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Old Folks away from Home

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Even if my phone is a slider, there are still strong connections to what is best in younger generations: excellence, quality, faith and humor. Continue reading →

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Nightfire on an Early March Evening

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A calm ending of a windy day, a fire, my wife and time to talk… this is blessing! Continue reading →

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Quit Limping!

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Everyone goes through injury, both physical and emotional. As long as we use the injury as excuse, we prevent our own healing.
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Beyond the Blues

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Quiet moments, simple pleasures, the beauty of nature, the warmth of closeness… for such blessings, we give thanks to the Blesser. Continue reading →

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Not the Usual Celebration

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Maybe surgery isn’t the perfect Christmas celebration but having exceptional medical care and loving attention is always in season. Continue reading →

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Paying the Piper

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Doc Arnett

I’m not sure whether it was the four miles of bluff trails or the nearly sixty-two years but either way: it was worth it! Continue reading →

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