For the final Saturday of each month, a different and unique feature will be published.  Today’s narrative takes a look at some of the history behind the Big Sky Buckeye blog.  Saturday’s regular feature, “Trivia’s Facts and More,” will return next week. 

Welcome to “Behind the Scenes.”  Today, we have returned to visit with Richard, the creative voice behind the writing journey of Big Sky Buckeye. 

Welcome back Richard.  It is a pleasure visit with you again. 

It’s been awhile since we talked with you.  Perhaps you would like to acquaint new and familiar readers with the history behind your blog’s name of Big Sky Buckeye.

When I decided to begin my writing and blogging journey back in the fall of 2018, I had not thought much about the name for the blog.  But an idea came to me rather quickly.

The headwaters of my writing journey were nestled under Montana’s Big Sky where I grew up and lived for most of my life. 

Much of my writing has been inspired from the endless landscapes of the Treasure State (another nickname for Montana).  Indeed, nature’s gifts have been shared countless times through my writing.

here are a couple of my montana photos.  left:  as the madison river flows toward the camera, it is heading toward the town of ennis.  Its eventual destination will be the headwaters of the missouri river near the community of three forks.  right:  the peaks of the crazy mountains are sometimes covered with late spring snowfall.  this photo was taken in late may.

I arrived in Ohio about 16 years ago.  Colleen, my bride, convinced me to transform myself into a Buckeye.  So I’ve learned to appreciate the Buckeye state. 

Each week in the fall during the college football season, we have both been engaged and enthusiastic fans of The Ohio State Buckeyes.  Nearby nature parks have provided opportunities for my writing and photography.

here are a few of my ohio photos.  Left:  a beaver dam on the big run at walnut woods metro park near my home.  right:  fall foliage at Chestnut Ridge metro park, also a short drive from my home.

Here are some final poetic thoughts:

Montana’s Big Sky

Filled with memories

Headwaters of treasures

Writing’s freedom roams

Ohio’s Buckeye

Making memories

Inspired now to publish

Writing’s treasures roam

We have appreciated spending time with Richard from Big Sky Buckeye.  Look for more “Behind the Scenes” in future postings.