Category Archives: Humor

Training Time

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Seeing the challenges and frustrations in our lives as training for greater spirituality doesn’t make them fun; it can help us appreciate them more. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Humor, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged crawl space, Mud Run, mudruns, soreness, training | Comments Off

A Better Light

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Doc Arnett

There are times in life where there is no easy, pleasant way to make things better. That might be exactly when the effort matters most. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged attic, attic work, home improvement, lighting, making things better, wiring | Comments Off

Hiking-Part II

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Ahh… spiders and snakes and the other beauties of nature! Life has its delights and dangers; keep your eyes open and enjoy the trail. Continue reading →

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Margaritaville Syndrome

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Staying with a thing even when it’s not fun or easy anymore is a useful life skill. So is the humility that lets us know when our pain is our own damn fault. Continue reading →

Posted in Exercise, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged bike ride, biking, choice, choices, cramping, determination, endurance, exhaustion, Jimmy Buffet, Margaritaville, pain, persistence, soreness, stamina, stubbornness | Comments Off

Spoke Van Winkle

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, the part that’s sore isn’t the only part that needs some rest… Continue reading →

Posted in Exercise, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged bike, biking, caring, concern, cycling, fatigue, rest, sleep, sore rear end, strangers | Comments Off

Beauty and the Beast

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Doc Arnett

If your kidneys need a good jolting, I recommend a bike road across 322nd Road, west of US-77. Rough riding aside, it’s still nice farm country. Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged biking, Cowley County KS, endurance, prairie, riding, rough pavement, wind farms | Comments Off

Scalped Scones

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Some mistakes are still edible and deciding whether to throw away homemade scones is a tough call! Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged baking, caramel glaze, church, Community Church of South Haven, food, mistakes | Comments Off

Bike Ride to Maple City, Kansas

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Even a bit of whimsy may lead to wisdom: is it worse to miss your destination or find you were already there and didn’t know it? Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bike riding, Cowley County KS, cycling, destination, Grouse Creek, Maple City KS, navigation, prairie, whimsy, Williamson Ranch | Comments Off

Of Mice and Men*… and Me!

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Why privately embarrass yourself when you can do so in front of a bunch of other people?! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged absent minded professor, Community Church of South Haven, embarrassment, forgetfulness, humiliation, preaching, self-effacing, sermon | 1 Comment

The Frustrations of Limitation

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Doc Arnett

After last night’s episode, I’m even more convinced that “simple plumbing job” is an oxymoron. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged frustration, patience, plumbing repair, wisdom | 2 Comments