Monthly Archives: September 2022

West Kentucky Reunion

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Doc Arnett

There’s not much that brings a father greater joy than seeing his children love each other. Continue reading →

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Learning from the Ants

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Doc Arnett

If we were as persistent about doing good as ants are about taking advantage of their opportunities, what great heavenly treasures we would have! Continue reading →

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Blue Baby

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Doc Arnett

In her time of passing, my grandmother was comforted by the son who wasn’t expected to live when he was born. Continue reading →

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Where Two or More Are Gathered

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Small, private prayer meetings are powerful places to meet with the Lord. Continue reading →

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My Father’s Tools

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Doc Arnett

I have chosen not to work with some of the tools my father had; but am putting them to better use. Continue reading →

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Smoky Mornings

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Doc Arnett

On a misty morning like this, With the low hills of northeast Kansas Caressed by fog and covered with dew, And the fresh new of a September morning Muted by such clouds as this, It is hard not to miss … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry | Tagged dark-fired tobacco, firing tobacco, fog, foggy morning, Kentucky, smoke, tobacco, west Kentucky, western Kentucky | Comments Off

Written in Stone

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the positive influence of others in our lives is obvious, sometimes not. In all cases, it’s good to be grateful. Continue reading →

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Thirty-Three Years & Counting

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Doc Arnett

A day of low-key-threes turned out to be a wonderful way to celebrate thirty-three years of marriage. Continue reading →

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