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About bigskybuckeye

Born in the Big Sky Country of Montana and now living in the Buckeye State of Ohio, Richard is the creative mind behind Big Sky Buckeye. Retired after 40 years of teaching, I enjoy writing, photography, traveling, and following a healthy lifestyle.

Tranquility’s Home Base

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U. S. Highway 33 travels through the heart of the Ohio’s Hocking Hills. (Courtesy of Pinterest)

Excited for weekend

Highway’s invitation

Stopping in Laurelville

Morning’s breakfast station

 

Greeted by big blue sky

Hocking Hills calling out

Tasting landscape’s beauty

Daffodils set to sprout

 

Battered red pick-up truck

Pair of windows rolled down

Offering scent of spring

Backroads leading from town

 

Coffee Emporium

Partnered with sweetest treats

Gathering up goodness

Harmony’s faithful beat

 

Old Man’s Cave reigns ahead

Tranquility’s home base

Sharing nature’s spirit

Creator’s blessed place

 

A view inside the landscape of Old Man’s Cave at Ohio’s Hocking Hills State Park. (Courtesy of Pinterest)

 

My wife and I stop in at the Coffee Emporium once a week for fantastic coffee, warm and friendly hospitality, and delicious food.  It is located between Logan and Old Man’s Cave. (Courtesy of Pinterest)

From My Journal (4/23)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Man attempts to harness a bit of nature’s tranquility, but we will always know who the real star is.

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 April 23)

Gabriel Garcia Marquez Quotes

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A true friend is the one who holds your hand and touches your heart.

It is not true that people stop pursuing dreams because they grow old, they grow old because they stop pursuing dreams.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez (1927-2014) was a Colombian-born writer and journalist.  In 1982, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Each Unique Breath (Haiku Series #372)

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Surprise

Landscape glistens white

Winter gift-wrapped for one day—

Melting tomorrow

Melodramatic

Calendar page turns

Blistering heat dome moves in—

Spring’s ironic script

Summoned

Thunderstorm descends

Torrential raindrops blossom—

Floodgates spring to close

From My Journal (4/21)

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When we look at the world around us through nature’s unique lens, we just might be pleasantly surprised.

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 April 21)

William Bridges Quotes

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Change is an event but transition is the process that you go through in response to the change.

Beginnings are also scary, for they require a new commitment.

William Bridges (1933-2013) was an American author and consultant.  Much of his writing focused on managing the human side of change.

Heartbeat of Father

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From Exodus 20:2-3:  “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before Me.”

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Each day’s beginning

Scheduling His Word

Moments with Father

Embracing what’s heard

 

Any given hour

Pausing for prayer

Spirit nurtures trust

Erasing despair

 

Daily worship time

Praising Lord above

Uplifted in faith

Witnessing His love

 

Blessed fellowship

Caring for others

Never too busy

Serving another

 

This day now ending

Resting in His grace

Heartbeat of Father

Transforming hope’s place

 

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From Romans 8:28:  “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.”

From My Journal (4/19)

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Anchored to hope’s light, faith will overpower darkness.

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 April 19)

Roy Lessin Quote

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Confidence is not based on you having all the resources needed to take care of yourself; confidence is based upon the truth that God is faithful.

From Lamentations 3:22-23:  “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”

Roy Lessin has dedicated his life to Christian ministry.  During his 50 plus years, he has been studying the Bible, sharing its teachings with others, and authoring numerous Christian books.  He is also one of the co-founders of DaySpring Greeting Cards.

Focus Refreshed (Elfchen Series #295)

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Disciplined

Expecting

Faithfully listening

Seeking Father’s guidance

Immersed in His Word

Direction

Gathered

Mentoring

Mercy transcending

Counseling with righteousness

Savior’s grace upon thee

Instruction

Transformed

Surrounding

Peace forgiving

Promising Calvary’s light

Thorns of sin crushed

Redemption