Category Archives: Family

Watching Death

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Among the things that I admire is the devotion of women and men to one another in those final hours. Continue reading →

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Doing the Right Thing

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Doing the right thing isn’t always easy and sometimes bears a pretty high cost. Sometimes it means quitting a job that pays pretty darn well. Continue reading →

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Marking the Passing

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Among the things I’d planned for my Fourth of July, helping with Wilberta “Billie” Jane Kelly’s funeral wasn’t one of them. It was an honor that my plans got changed! Continue reading →

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In Praise of Work

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Doc Arnett

I cannot think of anything that I have or am able to do that does not rely upon the work of others. I give thanks for them! Continue reading →

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Of Paradox and Pleasure

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t it amazing how something that happened years ago seems like yesterday and something last week seems years ago already? Continue reading →

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Driving Through the Red

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Doc Arnett

When even the big rig drivers are pulling off the road, you know you’re driving in some intense rain. Of course, you should probably know that just from the intense rain! Continue reading →

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Beyond Common

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Doc Arnett

We need those special incidents that help us to be aware of others’ love for us and to be aware of our love for them. Continue reading →

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Two Men Singing in the Dark

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes you look back at a moment and realize what a fine moment it was. Sometimes, you know during the moment… Continue reading →

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Hiking the Mountain

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sharing good memories and making new ones, being in a place of beauty with people you love… creature and creation in harmony… ahh, blessing! Continue reading →

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Warm Blessing on a Chilly Day

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Doc Arnett

As Charlie Daniels sang many years ago, “There’s some things in this world you just can’t explain.” Some of those things are mighty fine! Continue reading →

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