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.
Perhaps some of us want to experience the life we’ve read about from our literary travels, but then the reality of life writes an entirely unexpected chapter.
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.
Often it isn’t the mountains ahead that wear you out, it’s the little pebble in your shoe.
What you’re thinking is what you’re becoming.
Muhammad Ali (1942-2016) was an American professional boxer and humanitarian. He was regarded as one of the greatest boxers to ever step into the ring.
Faith alone opens each heart to receive God’s grace.
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.
Updating anything in our lives will prove to be refreshing.
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.
This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
Brain Teaser Question
Unscramble each group of letters to form words having to do with film making.
SGITHL, AEMRAC, CTONIA
(answer found at the end of this post)
Featured Facts
Andrew Jackson (nicknamed “Old Hickory”) served the United States as its 7th President. His two terms in office ran from 1829-1837.
Here are some interesting facts about Andrew Jackson:
Born: March 15, 1767 in South Carolina
Died: June 8, 1845 in Tennessee
Founder of the Democratic Party
Occupations of lawyer and soldier
Jackson was a war hero during the War of 1812. His leadership insured American victory over the British in the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. He was elected as Tennessee’s first U.S. Representative in 1796.
Located about 10 miles outside of Nashville, Tennessee was Jackson’s estate called The Hermitage. It served as his home from 1804 until his death in 1845. One of its main characteristics was its Greek Revival architecture.
President Andrew Jackson portrait, front view of The Hermitage. (courtesy of Pinterest)