Tag Archives: life

Of Rocks and Ripples

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Doc Arnett

As a kid, I used to be fascinated by the water the ripples would spread across a small pond when I tossed a rock into the water. Continue reading →

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Hand Made

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Doc Arnett

For as far back as I can remember, I have enjoyed making things with my hands. Continue reading →

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Unexpected Life

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Doc Arnett

It seems little short of a miracle that a “dead” branch could generate a green sprout a year after being cut up into firewood! Continue reading →

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Making a Good Day

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Doc Arnett

While rain might ruin some plans it can make others work perfectly. Better to open one umbrella than to curse the showers… Continue reading →

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Beyond Common

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Doc Arnett

We need those special incidents that help us to be aware of others’ love for us and to be aware of our love for them. Continue reading →

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A Cup of Cold Water

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Doc Arnett

It is all the things of life– highs and lows and the miles in between both–that shape us into who we are… and who we are becoming. Continue reading →

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To Lie Down Weary

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Doc Arnett

There are many fine things in this world; a good night’s rest is among the finest! Continue reading →

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Moments of Meaning

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Moments of joy, moments of pain, moments of great satisfaction. It is their sum that makes our lives and we would not be the same if a single one of them was missing. Continue reading →

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Evening Feeding

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Walking down to the hay barn
in the late light of ending day,

I see soft streaks of color,
strokes of lavender and pink
left above the sinking sun,
Continue reading →

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The Least Slice

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Doc Arnett

I know that soon,
a wide slate darkness
will cover the sky
and the tender blush of a rising sun
will fade. Continue reading →

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