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Do you enjoy writing or reading poetry?  Most of the posts on Big Sky Buckeye are filled with poetry, but I also share short stories, photography, and a few surprises along the way.  You are invited to sit a spell and find something you like.  I enjoy sharing my curiosity through my writing.  You are welcome to like, comment, follow, share, or reblog a post.

The tabs at the top of this page offer quick access to my most recent posts and quotes. Additional tabs allow you to check out older posts dealing with the themes of Christian and general poetry, short stories, and other posts.

Big Sky Buckeye has been in motion since October, 2018. After retiring from teaching after 40 years, I was looking for a place to land. It has been a welcome blessing to meet other writers and readers.

My wife is also a gifted writer in her own right. She published her first book in July, 2025. With a theme of Christian family, BITS ‘N’ PIECES OF MY HEART, offers an outlet for her love of Jesus. The book is filled with short stories, poetry, and devotions for more mature readers. For younger children she shares energizing activities and fun songs. Her book is available on most online bookstore sites.

Travels

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Life sometimes travels
Many a slippery slope
Searching each sunrise
Discovering ways to cope

Life earmarks more light
From each valley of shadows
Embracing new hope
Seeking tenderness, truth knows

Life listens for peace
Away from chaos each night
Waking up from dreams
Exploring warmth of moonlight

Life shelters courage
With every heartfelt venture
Mixing fresh outlook
Fostering new adventures

Life moving forward
Toward tomorrow’s fresh taste
Traveling fresh ground
Earmarking patience with haste
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From My Journal (11/14)

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Life travels much better when we can share its adventures with others.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated November 14)

Ayn Rand Quotes

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Don’t ever give up what you want in life. The struggle is worth it.

I guard my treasures: my thoughts, my will, my freedom. And the greatest of these is freedom.

Ayn Rand (1905-1982) was a Russian-born American writer and philosopher.

Conformity with Father (Elfchen Series #313)

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Stability’s Voice

Bible

Daily companion

Father’s faithful Word

Trusted moments of engagement

Consistency

Destiny’s Integrity

Journey

Into light

Discerning Father’s Word

Faith enriched with truth

Inescapable

Righteous Encouragement

Meditation

Heart’s delights

Longing for more

Wrapped in Father’s Word

Strengthened

From My Journal (11/13)

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In witnessing the blessings of daily prayer, a more intimate relationship with God unfolds.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated November 13)

George Muller Quote

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The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.

From Matthew 6:30: “But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith?”

German-born George Muller (1805-1898) was a Christian evangelist.  Later in his life, he and his wife spent 17 years involved with missionary travel throughout the world.

Final Witness

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Harvested fields now silent
Time earned for restful peace
Gratitude welcomed home
Each community’s showpiece

November gladly accepts
October’s autumn gifts
Landscape’s treasured colors
Winter’s cold breath still adrift

Fallen leaves ready to rake
Gathered into fresh piles
Autumn’s final witness
Countryside eagerly smiles

Autumn’s winds growing stronger
Frosty fingers appear
Winter’s air creeps closer
Foliage stripped, cold ‘n bare

Barren treetops offer praise
Snowy days parked ahead
Spring’s energy returns
Escape from winter’s cold bed
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From My Journal (11/12)

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With arrival of frosty morning daylight, autumn’s chill reaches out to invite winter’s future rendezvous

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated November 12)

Martin Buxbaum Quotes

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A dog wags its tail with its heart.

It is just as important to listen to someone with your eyes as it is with your ears.

Martin Buxbaum (1912-1991) was an American writer.  Blind at birth, he underwent a cataract operation which restored his sight.

Love Tenderly Placed

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From Mark 9:23: “Jesus said to him, “If you are able! All things can be done for the one who believes.”

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Another sunrise gathers
Opportunity descends
Destiny of Father’s outlook
Harmony’s dividend

Possibilities welcomed
Infinite shall be its light
From Father’s own righteous depths
Faith’s harvest taking flight

Heavenly wisdom embraced
Burdens of doubt now erased
Father’s grace forges ahead
His love tenderly placed

Bethlehem waits in shadows
Whisper of what’s yet to come
Father’s divine promises
Mercy’s own beating drum
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From the words of American pianist and composer, Duke Ellington: “Every intersection on the road of life is an opportunity.”