Category Archives: Relationships

A Good Christmas

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Nothing about it was perfect: the weather, the food, the people. But all of us imperfect people enjoyed being together and that makes for a great Christmas. Continue reading →

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A Great Weekend!

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Doc Arnett

What do you call a man who drives through three hundred miles of winter storm to go to a football game when the wind chill is minus 17? “Blessed!!!” Continue reading →

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A Tender Helplessness

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Doc Arnett

When a loved one dies, it isn’t explanation and purpose that we want; what we really want is to have that person back. So what can we do? Continue reading →

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Life Both Blessed and Cursed

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Doc Arnett

We have all made decisions that we’ve regretted… and know other people who need the same blessings we need. Continue reading →

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My Favorite Holiday

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Doc Arnett

It’s more than the food that makes Thanksgiving my favorite holiday. Family, fun, football… and knowing I probably won’t disappoint a bunch of other people.
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Life Ain’t Fair

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Doc Arnett

How we feel about the winner always colors our perception of the outcome, whether it’s the World Series, the NCAA championship, or a presidential election. Continue reading →

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Love Your Neighbor

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Mark Flickinger’s mural proposal is being considered today along with three other finalists for permanent exhibition in the State Capitol! Continue reading →

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Bearing Bad News

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Doc Arnett

I’ve come to the conclusion that some things simply cannot be done well; there is no good way to tell people that someone they love has been killed. Continue reading →

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A Deceiving Sweetness

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Doc Arnett

How is a slice of dried apple like a quiet person of great character? Continue reading →

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Telling Off a Truck Driver

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Doc Arnett

That dude was big and burly, twice my size and half my age, but that wasn’t going to keep me from giving him a real piece of my mind! Continue reading →

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