Tag Archives: kindness

Have Bullet, Will Travel

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Doc Arnett

An act of random kindness on a Missouri highway leads to a short story about a unique nickname: “Bullet.” Continue reading →

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Hard Frost

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Like frost melting from a metal gate on a cold but sunny morning, much of the kindness that we show carries no lasting trace… but is still worth doing. Continue reading →

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Not Much

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Doc Arnett

If only one good thing were done in the world this day, then this day is not completely evil. Continue reading →

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Payback Years ago, when our drive home from eating out required fifteen miles of narrow, winding road, a car pulled up close behind us, lights on bright. It stayed close and the lights stayed on bright. There was a time … Continue reading →

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A Particular Moment

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Doc Arnett

When you’re on the lookout for opportunities to do good, they usually show up! Continue reading →

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Perhaps for Today

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Maybe for one day I could believe in good for myself and bring that to others by treating them as I would have them treat me… Continue reading →

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Something Deeper, Stronger, Better

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Doc Arnett

There is something… in all that is truly good… something stronger than the storm… Continue reading →

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The Softer Works of God

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Doc Arnett

The beauty of a full moon barely shining through the clouds reminds me of the many quiet and gentle folks I’ve loved and admired over the years. Continue reading →

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Kindness on Cowley 20

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Having a bike ride interrupted by an act of kindness on a hot day made for a better day! Continue reading →

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Warm Blessing on a Chilly Day

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Doc Arnett

As Charlie Daniels sang many years ago, “There’s some things in this world you just can’t explain.” Some of those things are mighty fine! Continue reading →

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