Tag Archives: Sam Arnett

Ray Wylie Hubbard & the Secret of Good Days

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Doc Arnett

“Those days when I keep my gratitude above my expectation, I have really good days.” –Ray Wylie Hubbard Continue reading →

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Morning Worship

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Gasoline: $2. Leash: $8. Hiking on a gorgeous autumn day with Sam and our French Brittany Spaniel: Priceless. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Exercise, Family, Nature, Relationships | Tagged Cowley County KS, Cowley State Fishing Lake, Flint Hills, French Brittany Spaniel, hiking, outdoors, Sam Arnett, Samuel Arnett, waterfall | Comments Off

Paying the Piper

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Doc Arnett

I’m not sure whether it was the four miles of bluff trails or the nearly sixty-two years but either way: it was worth it! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Bonner Springs KS, exercise injuries, Extreme Timber Challenge, Mud Run, obstacle course, Sam Arnett, XTC | Comments Off

Running the Hills

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Running hills is not easy but it is great exercise. And in Doniphan County, KS, it is also scenic. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cold water, Doniphan County KS, hills, Peter's Creek, running, Sam Arnett, training | Comments Off

Karaoke

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A tiny bar and grill in a small town can be a mighty fine place to enjoy an evening with your son… assuming he’s at least 21! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships | Tagged Ark City KS, Arkansas City KS, bar and grill, karaoke, Mud Run, Sam Arnett, singing | Comments Off

The Lord’s Day

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Doc Arnett

The fading of day, the feeding of swallows, intimate conversation… a good ending to a good day.
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Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Nature, Relationships | Tagged conversation, dusk, evening, family, Randa Arnett, Sam Arnett, sunset, swallows | Comments Off

A Fine Moment

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Covered with mud, standing with my kids and surrounded by strangers, muscles tired and sore, sprained ankle aching… and having a great time! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Ben Arnett, family, fun, Mud Run, obstacle course, Sam Arnett, Sara Bynum, togetherness, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Texas | Comments Off

Staying in Step

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Country music, an old wooden dance hall and a little old lady in Texas provide more than entertainment on a spring evening. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Farming, Music, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged country music, dancing, fun, Grist Mill Restaurant, Groene Hall, moving to the music, Sam Arnett, senior citizens, Texas | Comments Off

A Difficult Phrasing

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Doc Arnett

We live in a world of both blessing and cursing. Joy and heartache often tumble in on each other. One grandchild is born, another, yet unborn, dies. Continue reading →

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