Category Archives: Work

Final Inspection

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Doc Arnett

The “remodeling” of our souls and spirits goes a bit deeper, including the reworking of not only the surface aspects but the hidden ones as well. Continue reading →

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The Work of Others

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Doc Arnett

I was glad, suddenly, that I wasn’t one of those whose lot in life doesn’t provide for their day’s work to be done in the shelter of warm walls and steady heat. Continue reading →

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One out of Three

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Doc Arnett

I like my sleep slow and deep,
drifting through the night
like white clouds in a high sky, Continue reading →

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Cleanup Time, Again

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Doc Arnett

Most aggravating was their initiative in sealing around the window air conditioning unit, using a marine grade butyl-silicone compound with an elasticity rating approaching that of a Wiley Coyote Launch Device. Continue reading →

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Traffic Jam

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Doc Arnett

Family controversy, car trouble, traffic aggravations, chronic illness, holiday disappointments, budget challenges, arguments, etc. are just parts of life when spread out with some intervening respite between. Continue reading →

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Compare & Contrast

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Doc Arnett

“Are you two close?” I asked. “Yeah,” he replied, “I actually like her more than my own sister.” Continue reading →

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Resolution

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Doc Arnett

In this changing of seasons,
this new crispness of morning air,
there is an invitation of lingering longer
in the warmth of my wife and bed. Continue reading →

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Fatal Errors

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Doc Arnett

Today, I’m thankful to be done with the report and very thankful that I have a job where a fatal error doesn’t even cause a scratch. Continue reading →

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It Wasn’t Broke But It Did Need Fixing

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Doc Arnett

But when we consider how long we might have to live with things a certain way, we should become more willing to do what it takes to make them better. Continue reading →

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Fall Cleaning

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Doc Arnett

My neighbor has one of those long-handled pruning tools that are so handy for reaching branches when you’re too old for climbing trees and the ground is too uneven for a ladder. He’s also been quite happy to loan that to me and I’m all about making my neighbors happy. Continue reading →

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