Tag Archives: cider

Mighty Fine Stuff

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Doc Arnett

I’m not sure exactly what it is that so draws me to making apple cider… it’s several things, I reckon. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, food, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged apple cider, Charlie Arnett, cider, cider mill, cider press, Kelvie Nicholson, making apple cider, Paul Arnett, west Kentucky, western Kentucky | Comments Off

Plan C for Cider

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the day the Lord has made is so much better than the one you planned, you just feel plum loved! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, food, Gardening, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged altered plans, apple cider, apples, cider, disappointment, Judy Motlas, Leah Baldwin, Leah Motlas, making cider, orchard, windfall apples | Comments Off

Bad Timing, Bad Apples

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Even in our disappointment, we can choose to focus on the positive… and enjoy ourselves more. Continue reading →

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God’s Own Cider

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Doc Arnett

It’s pretty amazing how you can take a bunch of defective apples and make wonderful cider… and how imperfect people can work together in the beauty of harmony… Continue reading →

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Past Their Prime

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Ready to make cider, it is disappointing to realize that I should have come to the orchard two weeks earlier before so many apples rotted on the ground. Continue reading →

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Gathering from an Old Orchard

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Doc Arnett

There is something of God in gathering old apples for making fresh cider, in taking what was left to rot and turning it into something sweet and precious. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged apples, cider, friends, Neil Clarkson, old cider mill, orchard, redemption | Comments Off

Bad Cider

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Expecting the taste of fine hard cider and getting something between floor cleaner and industrial solvent is a bit of a disappointment… but there are useful lessons to be learned. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged apple cider, cider, disappointment, hard cider, making cider, vinegar | Comments Off

Holiday Plans

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Even the days that start earlier than we expected can be good days. Hope this one is full of goodness for you! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged children, cider, Gage Reed, grandchildren, holiday traditions, Hunter Reed, meals, reunions, Thanksgiving, visits | 2 Comments

Cider Man

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Doc Arnett

It’s not that he doesn’t appreciate
the fine beauty and half-flavor of a table apple Continue reading →

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End of Harvest

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Doc Arnett

Well, I guess with the way this year has gone, I shouldn’t be too shocked to see a hard freeze predicted for this weekend, starting tonight.

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