Even the upper end of the river believes in the ocean.
The greatest ownership of all is to glance around and understand.
William Stafford (1914-1993) was an American poet.
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Monday Memories: America’s Movie Night
Marveling at an American treasure
Outdoor movie screens offer nighttime pleasure
Drive-ins share their unique personality
Double features, hometown hospitality
Big screen stars on America’s movie night
Under the night sky, Hollywood’s best shine bright
Notable scenes from drive-ins come to the screen
Danny and Sandy from “Grease” making the scene
Winning combination fuels drive-ins’ success
Love of movies plus cars, who would ever guess?
Practicing social distancing, cars spread out
Another summer night, film-inspired blowout
Family piles into the station wagon
Good thing we traded that tiny Volkswagen
Mom and Dad, reservations in the front seat
Wearing pajamas, kids view from the back seat
Transporting all of us to a place of fun
Kids become quiet . . . fall asleep, one by one
Comfy family night under twilight’s stars
Slice of Americana, with movie stars
Practicing social distance before anyone knew what it meant, America’s drive-ins have been a fixture since arriving in New Jersey in 1933. Following World War II, the American landscape exploded with new drive-ins. By 1952, outdoor movie attendance exceeded indoor theaters for the first time. During the 1950s, the number of drive-ins peaked at 5,000 or so.
Originally published September, 2020.
From My Journal (1/6)
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From Big Sky Buckeye
A family’s imperfections enhance their own flavor of uniqueness.
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 January 6)
Michael Massimino Quotes
You only have one life. You have to spend it doing something that matters.
Because being the right person isn’t about being perfect; it’s about being able to handle whatever life throws at you.
Michael Massimino (born 1962) is a former American astronaut, and is currently a professor of mechanical engineering at Columbia University. His experience with space travel includes two space shuttle flights in 2002 and 2009.
Darkness No More
From Hebrews 3:12-13: “Take care, brothers and sisters, that none of you may have an evil, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” so that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.”
Liberty shall be defined
Opportunity arrives
Sharing peace from Jesus Christ
Future’s hope breathing alive
Unconditional spirit
Encouragement’s blessed Word
Turning toward Father’s grace
Benevolence always stirred
Present sufferings shall fade
New creation waits for all
Finding joy in light’s freedom
Chains of sin’s bondage shall fall
Faith’s blessed door now opens
Love invites all to enter
Hearing Father’s steady voice
Mercy waits at room’s center
All peace shines from Son’s goodness
Justified by Father’s hand
Walking in darkness no more
Light’s hope will forever stand
From 1 John 1:5: “This is the message we have heard from Him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all.”
From My Journal (1/5)
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From Big Sky Buckeye
May we trust God’s grace-filled wisdom as His light illuminates faith’s better path.
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 January 5)
Oswald Chambers Quote
There is nothing more difficult than to ask. We will long and desire and crave and suffer, but not until we are at the extreme limit will we ask.
From Luke 11:10: “For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
Buckeye Photo Gallery #1
It has been quite some time since some of my photography has been posted. Here are some camera captures from the past few months. Enjoy a Buckeye journey with filled with images from spring, autumn, and winter.
Sometime in April, 2024, these photos were taken at Walnut Woods Metro Park, which is a short drive from my home. On the left, Walnut Creek peacefully flows along a boundary of the park. On the right, an unidentified bird enjoys a quiet moment surveying the landscape below.
My camera accompanied me on a neighborhood walk in October, 2024. The tree-lined boulevard welcomes visitors with brilliant autumn colors. A pair of ravens perched rooftop captured my attention. They pretty much ignored my presence.
Recently, my wife and I were dog sitting for our oldest daughter and her family while they were traveling. The date was December 29, and we experienced very unusual weather for this time of the year. A thunderstorm arrived, followed by warming inspiration from the sun, and we captured this nearly full rainbow from the backyard patio.
New Year’s winter comeback as photographed from our home’s deck (January 3, 2025).
While putting this gallery together, it seemed appropriate to allow God’s Word to have the final thought. From Psalm 96:11-12:
“Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar and all that fills it; let the field exult and everything in it. Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy.”
From My Journal (1/4)
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From Big Sky Buckeye
When we allow our gratitude to walk ahead of our steps, we experience even more peace.
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 January 4)
Elmer L. Towns Quotes
Gratitude is the least remembered of all virtues but is the acid test of character.
We choose our attitudes. When we let little things annoy us, we even choose to be grumpy.
Elmer L. Towns (born 1932) is an American pastor and Christian writer. Along with Jerry Falwell, he co-founded Liberty University in 1971.
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