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The Blessings of Winter

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Winter brings both beauty and danger, pain and glory. Be careful and keep your eyes open… for both danger and beauty! Continue reading →

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The Aftermath of Winter Rain

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Like the gleaming white of ice on the face of freezing bluffs, the hard times of our lives sometimes leaves us with a greater beauty than the easy times. Continue reading →

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Storm of Opportunities

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Doc Arnett

For some of us, the weather has brought inconvenience, for others, calamity. Let’s not only be careful; let’s also be full of caring for one another. Continue reading →

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Of Fire and Ice

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes a thing that is a curse to some is a blessing to others. Like when a winter storm relieves the threat of wildfire… Continue reading →

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Weird Weather and the Search for Wisdom

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Regardless of whether we make the call on weather closings, we have to decide for ourselves if it is safe to travel. Especially on those relationship roads! Continue reading →

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Ice in Atlanta

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Doc Arnett

What happens when ice and snow suddenly show up in a Southern city? Chaos, misfortune and massive opportunity for others to ridicule. Might be that empathy would be a better response… Continue reading →

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Winter Blessing

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Doc Arnett

To be safe in spite
of a sheath of ice
that covers everything visible
for hundreds of miles, Continue reading →

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Choices Come Home

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Doc Arnett

The few inches of snow
I chose not to shove or shovel
from the driveway three weeks ago
has turned into a hard-packed ice sheath, Continue reading →

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Geographical Gratitude

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Doc Arnett

We will move like magic on the face of the pond and lake and laugh at the dog while we make geometric figures. Continue reading →

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Potholes and Guardrails

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Doc Arnett

It’s tempting to overlook those convenient little vices, isn’t it? Tempting and treacherous. Continue reading →

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