Monthly Archives: August 2014

At River’s Edge

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes in their last hours on this earth, it seems others can see things that we cannot… Continue reading →

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The Aftermath of Suicide

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Doc Arnett

There are many tragedies in this world and few departings from it that do not involve at least some degree of sorrow and sadness. Even when we can see the release that death brings from some long lingering disease, we … Continue reading →

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Feeding After the Storm

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Evening has a special peace–and beauty–after a storm has passed. Continue reading →

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Driving through the Storm

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Doc Arnett

There is a sort of odd pleasure, for me, in driving through a thunderstorm… a bit like facing life’s challenges. Continue reading →

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When Opportunity Seems Like an Oxymoron

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Doc Arnett

It is not the degree of difficulty that separates good choices from bad choices; it is the likelihood that persistence will yield a harvest worthy of the effort. Continue reading →

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The Right Thing at the Right Time

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Have you ever seen circumstances that seemed impossible suddenly take a turn and then just work out better than you dared hope? Continue reading →

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The Duke

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Doc Arnett

His ancestors donated the land for Duke University and his step-father flew a private jet for the King of Saudi Arabia… at least that’s what this hitchhiker told me! Continue reading →

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