Category Archives: Humor

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Posted on January 29, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Do you know any “step” parents who love as if they are “real” parents? They are!! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blood, blood relative, clan, east Kentucky, eastern Kentucky, homicide, Kentucky, Kentucky murder rate, kinfolk, loving, step parents, step-grandparents, stepkids | Comments Off

Christmas Miracle-Part Two

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A little labor and a lot of love… both the givers and the receivers end up being blessed. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Christmas, Christmas Day, Christmas gift, Christmas tree, generosity, gifts, giving, handmade gifts, receiving, woodworking | Comments Off

Turnabout

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Does it just really bug you to see some spoiled brat out in public? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged cold front, feeding horses, jealousy, spoiled kids, spoiling, unseasonably mild weather, weather | Comments Off

A Strange November

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Doc Arnett

The bunnies are buying booties and the birds are sporting bonnets,
I just saw a fox run by with a thick fur coat upon it. Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Arctic blast, children's poetry, cold, funny, God's care, providence, weather | Comments Off

Alarming Ideas

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Isn’t it sort of hard to be optimistic about a day that starts out with an “alarm?” Maybe we shouldn’t call them “alarm clocks.” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged alarm clock, attitude, danger, getting out of bed, optimism, satire, snooze, snooze button, waking up | Comments Off

The Right Stuff

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Doc Arnett

The idea seemed so brilliant at the time I could barely contain myself. With a minimum of effort, I would improve the thermal efficiency of the bedroom and provide a slight bit of soundproofing as well. What a great idea! … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Remodeling/Construction | Tagged expanding foam, Foam, Great Stuff, insulation, remodeling | Comments Off

Second Time Around

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Is it complete ineptness, acute perfectionism or sheer insanity when you actually have to rehearse doing the Ice Bucket Challenge? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged ALS, Ben Jackson, Cynthiana KY, get it right, Ice Bucket Challenge, Lou Gehrig Disease, perfectionism, rehearsal | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Barry Duke, Duke University, Hiawatha KS, hitchhiker, hitchhiking, Prince Farouk, strangers | 1 Comment

Young People These Days

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Doc Arnett

My friend and colleague, B. J. Smith, is teaching a Lifetime Fitness class in our Summer Blitz program. He snagged one of our personal trainers, Tom Martin, and me on Monday. “What are you doing for the next couple of … Continue reading →

Posted in Exercise, Humor, Sports, Teaching, Work | Tagged B. J. Smith, classroom behavior, college students, Highland Community College, lifetime fitness, students, Tom Martin, young people | Comments Off

The Disappearing Antelope

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Doc Arnett

The antelope has but three mental states: oblivious, entranced or completely terrified. Remind you of anyone you know? Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature | Tagged amusement, antelope, entranced, funny, Laramie, mental state, oblivious, Pinedale, pronghorn antelope, satire, terrified, Wyoming | Comments Off