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Green Onions

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Doc Arnett

Seeing two fresh sprigs of wild onions triggered a couple of strong memories for me… One of a classic rock tune by Booker T and the MGs. The other, how much my dairy farm dad hated them! Different perceptions are often explained by different impacts things have on different people… Continue reading →

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Hard Cider Jelly

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Doc Arnett

Even after a decade of making hard cider jelly, I found out you do need to follow directions! Continue reading →

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Strawberry Fields Forever

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Doc Arnett

There have been many times in my life when “different than I expected” turned out to be “better than I expected.” Continue reading →

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Dance of the Monarchs

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Doc Arnett

… in a world where things as fragile as butterflies
fight as best they can… Continue reading →

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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 →

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Larry & the Bag Man

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Doc Arnett

It might be that a bit of our time is even more precious to the homeless than a bit of food; both would probably be better than either one alone. Continue reading →

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Adkins Diet & Other Tortures

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Doc Arnett

The Adkins Diet was a great way for me to lose weight, patience and friends… sometimes moderation is a better choice than abstinence. Continue reading →

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Beyond Sugar and Chocolate

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Yes, there is love that goes beyond sugar and chocolate… but sugar and chocolate are a real good start, don’t you think?! Continue reading →

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Traveling for Thanksgiving

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Driving over twelve hundred miles in one weekend can be exhausting… and worth every mile to enjoy the company of those you love. Continue reading →

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Food for the Faithful

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Only the faintest light shows
in the pale pink streak
above the trees
along the low line of the creek
to the east.
Continue reading →

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