Tag Archives: mistakes

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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Scalped Scones

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Some mistakes are still edible and deciding whether to throw away homemade scones is a tough call! Continue reading →

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Absolutely No Regrets

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Doc Arnett

I may have made enough mistakes to ruin a dozen lives but there’s one thing I have never regretted… Continue reading →

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The Shroud

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes it ain’t how smart ya are, it’s whether you notice things or not… some things take a closer look than others. Continue reading →

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Sixteen-Penny Insanity

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A squeaky floor can be sort of comforting… or drive a person to the brink of insanity. Sometimes our “fixes” make things worse… Continue reading →

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Parental Guidance Recommended

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Doesn’t it seem like the mistakes we make as parents are the hardest ones to forgive ourselves? I am glad that my children and I have lived long enough to like each other again. Continue reading →

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The Frustration of Humanity

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, “home handyman” seems like an oxymoron. Making the same stupid mistakes on a project can make me feel like an ox and a moron! Continue reading →

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Truth and Consequences

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Doc Arnett

It had been three weeks since the Infamous Juice Spill that injected a generous quantity of low-pulp orange juice into my computer keyboard, over my desk, on top of the floor-based CPU and the office telephone Continue reading →

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An Ancient Wisdom

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Doc Arnett

When it comes to proving the wisdom of certain rules, I generally prefer to merely accept said wisdom without the need or desire of pragmatic demonstration. Continue reading →

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The Opportunity of Consequence

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Doc Arnett

It’s a little tricky, sometimes, trying to keep our footing and to keep doing the work we need to do. The extra effort of a stubborn nail, an awkward angle and slick dust underfoot can send us suddenly where we hadn’t planned to go. Continue reading →

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