Category Archives: Humor

Prep Work

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Doc Arnett

If you really want to know how level and/or smooth a concrete floor is, you can start with a long level or some other object with a true edge. Continue reading →

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The Great Cover-Up

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Doc Arnett

It was a good thing it was small because if something that ugly was big, it would be bad. Very bad. I’m talking about the micro-bathroom on the main floor of this house. Continue reading →

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Sunday Cookin’

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Doc Arnett

If the success of a family gathering is measured by smiles and hugs and deep, rolling laughter, this one was very successful. Continue reading →

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Beyond Ordinary

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Even in our worship, having a certain way of doing things can be helpful, as long as the routine doesn’t become the purpose rather than a means of accomplishing the purpose.
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The Life Aquatic

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Doc Arnett

When we funnel trouble into our lives through our own carelessness, indifference or ignorance, we better be ready to clean up a mess.
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Growing Panes

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Doc Arnett

While it is true that ignorance almost always exaggerates fear, it sometimes takes more than knowledge to eliminate it. Continue reading →

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Funny thing about hot bread in the oven when you open the back door on a cool, rainy evening after a long day at the office (or anywhere else): that aroma alone can make you think that there is good left in the world and that you might even get a piece of it. Continue reading →

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Payback

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, even in reaping the rewards of our mischief, we may be blessed.
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Cleanup Time, Again

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Doc Arnett

Most aggravating was their initiative in sealing around the window air conditioning unit, using a marine grade butyl-silicone compound with an elasticity rating approaching that of a Wiley Coyote Launch Device. Continue reading →

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Multiple Symptoms of a Major Meltdown

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Doc Arnett

Sooner or later, most of us reach a point where no more warnings are necessary. It would be good if we listened before we started limping. Continue reading →

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