Category Archives: Farming

A’Slippin’ and A’Slidin’

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, the challenge we face exceeds the strength we have. Thank God for good neighbors… and for his Holy Spirit. Continue reading →

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Blizzard Sunrise

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Doc Arnett

How glorious the sun
That shines after a storm,
Gladdening our hearts,
Brightening the morn.
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Mucking the Paddock on the Day After Christmas

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Doc Arnett

A brief glimpse of sunlight in the midst of mucking the horse pen reminded me of peace, beauty, and hope. Continue reading →

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At the Meeting Place

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Horses and high school students, neighers and neighbors, it doesn’t matter where we wish things stood; we have to accept where things are and move forward from there. Continue reading →

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An Illusion of Unity

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Do we sometimes search too hard for meaning in moments when simple appreciation of the moment would be sufficient? Continue reading →

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A Gentle Morning

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Doc Arnett

The pastel dawning of a winter morning speaks of peace and grace. Continue reading →

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Watching for the Bus

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Paul figured out that we could see the bus coming from a half-mile away… if we stood in the right place. Continue reading →

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Burning Brush in August

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Standing close to a burning brush pile on a blazing hot day may make you feel cooler when you walk away, but it’s still a blazing hot day. Continue reading →

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Burning the Brush Pile

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes behavior that seems quite strange–like burning brush on a really hot day in July–makes complete sense when we know why. Continue reading →

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Old Smoke and Cold Coffee

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Doc Arnett

The flavor and smell of a cold cup of strong coffee brings back strong memories of Pap Bazzell. Continue reading →

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