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.
Looking outside from the kitchen table offers a view each morning of how our Lord presents each day as a precious gift. Here is a mini sonnet which witnesses a foretaste of the feast to come.
Even in our meager, finite life, we can experience delight through the infinite images, made from our Creator’s hand.
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.
The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail. Let’s make a long-term commitment to quality control. Let’s move out of the thick ranks of the mediocre and join the thin ranks of excellence.
From Ecclesiastes 3:22: “So I saw that there is nothing better than that all should enjoy their work, for that is their lot; who can bring them to see what will be after them?”
From Philippians 4:8: “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
When we step up to accept our Savior, the Spirit moves in quiet ways.
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.
When I think of God, my heart is so full of joy that the notes leap and dance as they leave my pen; and since God has given me a cheerful heart, I serve Him with a cheerful spirit.
From Proverbs 15:15: All the days of the poor are hard,but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.”
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was an Austrian composer. Some of his most instrumental achievements dealt with the development of chamber music (both string quartet and piano trio).
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
Brain Teaser Question
Which of the following comes closest to being a factual statement?
A) Lawyer: “Our whole political system is corrupt.”
B) Upholster: “These are the most comfortable chairs we make.”
C) Coin collector: “Fewer than ten of these silver coins were minted in the year 1947.”
(answer found at the end of this post)
Featured Facts
Nicknamed by some as “The Accidental President,” Millard Fillmore served as the 13th President of the United States (1850-1853).
Here are a few quick facts about President Fillmore:
Political party: Whig (he would be the last President from this party)
Home state: New York
Life span: 1800-1874
Occupation: teacher and lawyer
As a young mill worker, Fillmore read the dictionary during breaks. He was primarily self-taught. His only formal teacher was Abigail Powers, who would later become his wife. She was instrumental in starting a Presidential Library, which was housed in the White House.
Like Abraham Lincoln, Fillmore rose from his childhood log cabin to reside in the White House. He also served in Congress as a U.S. Representative from New York state.
Fillmore was a relative political unknown when he was tapped to become Zachary Taylor’s running mate in the election of 1848. Few could have imagined that he would be called upon to fill Taylor’s shoes as President. He joined William Tyler as one more Vice President taking the oath of office following the death of the incumbent President.
One of the most significant achievements of the Fillmore’s administration was supporting the Compromise of 1850. Though opposed to slavery, he valued the preservation of the Union at any cost. An uneasy peace would remain until the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860.
left: fillmore as president. right: fillmore home in buffalo, new york. (photographs courtesy of pinterest.)
When we are willing to take the first step, we begin to witness the waiting embers of our full potential.
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.
The law is the only protection of the weak, and the only efficient restraint upon the strong.
The man who can look upon a crisis without being willing to offer himself upon the altar of his country is not for public trust.
Milliard Fillmore (188-1874) was the 13th President of the United States. As Vice President, he ascended to the Presidency upon the death of President Zachary Taylor.
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