Tag Archives: rain

Rejoicin’ and Repentin’

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Doc Arnett

It is not always evidence of the Good Lord’s favor if my fields are greener than my neighbor’s. Continue reading →

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Nursing and Cursing

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Doc Arnett

In a world of thorn and thistle, it takes more than wish and whistle to make a nice lawn. Or a good life. Continue reading →

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New Grass and Old Lessons

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Whether it’s reseeding a lawn or renovating a life, effort alone does not guarantee success; it takes something more. Continue reading →

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Praying for Summer Rain

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Doc Arnett

What kind of man prays for summer rain and then resents the thunder? Continue reading →

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Love Like Gentle Rain

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Doc Arnett

I love these days of gentle rain and soft showers… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged blessings, erosion, Flint Hills, gentle rain, rain, showers, soft showers, storms | Comments Off

End of a Dry April

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, just about the time I think my yard is never going to turn green… it starts to rain. Continue reading →

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Mixed Blessings

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Even while I might resent having to mow the grass every three or four days, I am grateful for fresh tomatoes, sweet corn and hot, homegrown peppers.. Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged fresh tomatoes, fresh veggies, garden, grass, mowing, mowing the yard, rain, tired of mowing | Comments Off

Out of the Blue

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Although the unexpected can sometimes be unpleasant or embarrassing, we need reminding from time to time that much of this life is not under our control. Continue reading →

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Hard Rain and Bad Timing

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, it just doesn’t matter how much effort we put into a thing. Bad timing and hard rain can wash away even our best efforts. Ain’t no reason to give up, though! Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged disappointment, lawn care, loss, planting grass, rain, reseeding, sowing grass, storm | Comments Off

A Peaceful End to a Stormy Day

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Doc Arnett

There is something hopeful about the light of a crescent moon breaking through a stormy sky… Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Cowley County KS, crescent moon, flooding, moon, rain, storms, Strother Field | Comments Off