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Summer Snow

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Doc Arnett

These almost-lighter-than-air seeds of the cottonwood tree drift away, showing no sign of breeze. For four days or longer, there has been no stirring of the air, no fluttering of leaves. The seeds slide slowly to the earth in the oppressive heat, catch against an edge of turf, old posts or planks, whatever disrupts the smooth edge of the earth.

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High Winds

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Doc Arnett

In a world where storms are sometimes stronger than oak trees, it takes more than bending a bit now and then to stand our ground. Continue reading →

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Over the Hump Day

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Doc Arnett

It is worthy, too, to remember that doing what is good and proper and loving is not to be dependent on the perception of progress and result. In many cases, the doing itself is the desired result.
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