Category Archives: Humor

Watering the Thin Spots

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, even what seems obvious is not what it obviously seems… empathy often requires a closer look at things. Continue reading →

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A Regrettable War

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Being outwitted by a vastly inferior opponent can lead us to choose actions we previously rejected. Apparently, moles bring out the worst in me… Continue reading →

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Trimming the Hedges

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, it’s just not safe for a woman to leave the house… especially if her husband decides that while she’s gone is a good time to trim the hedges… Continue reading →

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Used-less Technology

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Apparently, having some sort of technology available doesn’t really matter unless you use it and use it properly. Kind of like prayer… Continue reading →

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The Laughter of Old Men & Little Children

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Maybe it’s not exactly what Jesus meant by “bring those kids to me” but at least making little children laugh doesn’t contradict the notion! Continue reading →

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Frontasauras and the Clogged Gutter

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I’ve heard that there are better times for cleaning out gutters rather than doing it in the middle of a drenching thunder storm… might have to check that out some day! Continue reading →

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A Slightly Early Easter Story

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Doc Arnett

I was sure I had right well killed every one of the Oriental lilies I planted last summer, and yet… Continue reading →

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Bike & Hike

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Doc Arnett

It’s not a new fitness strategy but sometimes a three-mile bike ride ends up with a three-mile hike… Continue reading →

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Knowing and Owning Our Limitations

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Clint Eastwood once quipped, “A man has got to know his limitations.” That doesn’t mean we have to put them on public display. Continue reading →

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Unexpected Grace, Unexpected Place

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Might be that your local Wal-Mart is not where you’d expect someone to return the hundred bucks you left sticking out of their cash machine… Continue reading →

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