Category Archives: Humor

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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Bad Cider

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Expecting the taste of fine hard cider and getting something between floor cleaner and industrial solvent is a bit of a disappointment… but there are useful lessons to be learned. Continue reading →

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A Pretty Good Day

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Broken merchandise, unwanted home maintenance problems and road mishaps… sounds like a perfect way to make a good day, eh?! Continue reading →

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Sunny Side Up

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Maybe it’s not so important whether the glass is half-full or half-empty… at least the glass is not broken! Continue reading →

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Taking It All in Stride

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes thinking about the misery of others isn’t the best way to feel better about your own situation. Doing something positive might be… Continue reading →

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Charlie Two Shirt Helps with the Hay

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A nine-year-old who will walk three miles of gravel road to help a neighbor haul hay could amount to something some day… maybe. 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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Sixteen-Penny Insanity

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A squeaky floor can be sort of comforting… or drive a person to the brink of insanity. Sometimes our “fixes” make things worse… Continue reading →

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A Fine Memory

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A little boy, a big fish, a Little League game and a poignant experience with a strict father… pretty good stuff! Continue reading →

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Hammer Time

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes fixing a loose towel bar is a quick and simple project. Sometimes it’s not… kind of like God’s “fixit” projects in our lives. Continue reading →

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