Big Sky Buckeye

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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.

Destiny Calling

Posted on October 20, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

**Montana’s Yellowstone River east of Columbus (left) and east of Livingston (right).**

Mighty Yellowstone

Accepting her role

Endless, flowing river

Onward journey, its goal

Creation’s design

Starting near Yount Peak

In and out of mountains

Deepest canyon she seeks

Marked with persistence

Tumbling over falls

Upper, Lower, Tower

Energy never stalls

Currents running free

Leaving her alone

Man forsakes building dams

Nature’s free-flowing zone

Destiny calling

Joining up as one

Big Muddy’s faithful mate

Yellowstone’s cherished run

During its 692 mile journey, the Yellowstone River journeys from the depths of Wyoming’s Absaroka Mountains and Yellowstone National Park into Montana. Upon merging with the Missouri River just across the North Dakota border, these two mighty rivers become one. The confluence is located near Ft. Buford and Ft. Union historic sites.

Charlie Chaplin Quotes

Posted on October 20, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the power they took from the people will return to the people. And so long as men die, liberty will never perish.

I remain just one thing, and one thing only–and that is a clown. It places me on a far higher plane than any politician.

Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was an English-born comic actor and filmmaker. His iconic portrayal of “The Tramp” will always remain one of the film industry’s most important characters.

Nourishing Faith

Posted on October 19, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 30:15: “For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.“

Faith’s glowing spark

Tiny to see

Strength filling heart

Grace to foresee

Strength facing tests

Unknown as yet

Nourishing faith

Quieting threats

Challenges come

Darkness creeps in

Boosted in strength

Faith, life’s linchpin

Kneeling to pray

Faith never peaks

Fulfilling strength

Humbleness speaks

Always trust God

Mercy lifts up

Source of faith’s strength

Filling life’s cup

Embers of faith

Fed by courage

Blazing in strength

Shall encourage

From Father’s rock

Spirit connects

Lasting faith grows

His strength protects

**Photo by Nika Zhorzholiani on Pexels.com**

From Psalm 28:7: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.”

Jess Connolly Quote

Posted on October 19, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

**Photo by Luis Quintero on Pexels.com**

Let’s quit trying to be the hero. God is the hero. I am only part of the rescue plan.

From Isaiah 55:9-11: “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there until they have watered the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose and succeed in the thing for which I sent it.”

Jess Connolly (born 1984) is an American writer and life coach. Much of her writing focuses on family and faith. She assisted her husband, Nick, in starting a church in Charleston, South Carolina.

Season’s Trademarks (Haiku Series #200)

Posted on October 18, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

One by One

Another leaf falls

Bridging summer and winter—

Turning autumn’s page

**A fallen leaf takes center stage (from Walnut Woods Metro Park, Ohio).**

Finally . . . Relief!

Breathing much improved

Allergy sufferers’ praise—

Fall’s frosty morning

**Photo by Curioso Photography on Pexels.com**

Landscape Salutes

Photographer’s dream

Autumn’s bursting colors wave—

Camera smiles back

**Bright burst of red (from Walnut Woods Metro Park, Ohio).**

Note: Being red-green color blind, I couldn’t recognize the contrast in colors until I looked at this photo.

Mary McLeod Bethune Quotes

Posted on October 18, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

**Photo by RODNAE Productions on Pexels.com**

The true worth of a race must be measured by the character of its womanhood.

Our children must never lose their zeal for building a better world.

Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) was an American educator, philanthropist, and civil rights activist. A daughter of former slaves, she made a significant impact in the lives of many.

Monday Memories: Quirky Team Names

Posted on October 17, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Written in June, 2019, this light-hearted poem takes a curious look at names of professional sports teams.

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Sports teams abound

Loyal fans cheer on

Unique names astound

What is a Laker?

Honoring “Land of 10,000 Lakes”

Minnesota becomes Los Angeles Lakers

What is a Dodger?

In Brooklyn, dodging the trolley tracks

Becoming baseball’s “Dem Bums”—the Dodgers

What is a Canuck?

Referring to a French Canadian

Now hockey’s Vancouver Canucks

What is a Celtic?

Honoring Irish, Welsh, and others

Now a trademark of the Boston Celtics

Who are the Knickerbockers?

Remembering Dutch settlers’ trousers

NBA Knicks shortened from Knickerbockers

Why the Wizards?

Depicting violence as the NBA’s Bullets

Transformed into the energized Wizards

What is the meaning of the Mets?

Official team name of baseball’s Metropolitans

Becoming New York’s “Amazin’ Mets”

What’s with the Jazz?

Utah certainly doesn’t fit today

Formerly in New Orleans as the Jazz

Why the Cleveland Browns?

Sounding like such a simple name

Founded by their coach Paul Brown

Pausing now to catch an exciting game

Let’s hope their name brings them fame

Winston Churchill Quotes

Posted on October 17, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.

Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.

Winston Churchill (1874-1965) served the United Kingdom as Prime Minister from 1940-1945 and later from 1951-1955. He unwavering leadership during World War II lifted the spirits of his nation in the darkest of times. He was also a prolific writer with countless published works.

United as One

Posted on October 16, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Proverbs 27:17: “Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens the wits of another.”

As believers, called to One

Worshipping our highest Priest

In faith, united as one

Jesus leads Salvation’s feast

Iron sharpens iron, grace tapers

Guiding every trusting step

Righteousness, heart’s bold shaper

Christ waits at Heaven’s doorstep

Trinity’s unity molds

Breathing with eternal peace

Mercy reaches out and holds

Redemption signs life’s new lease

Spirit fills patience today

Bearing each other through love

Together, joining to pray

Single voice reigns from above

**Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels.com**

From Ephesians 4:3-4: “Making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace: there is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling.”

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on October 16, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

It defies the human mind to find the depths of the mind of God. We can plumb the depths of another’s mind. But we cannot begin to scratch the surface of the unsearchable judgments of God.

From Romans 11:33-34: “O the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and how inscrutable His ways!”

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Finally . . . Relief!

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