Morning’s cup of Joe
Universal love language—
Sunrise shares her joy
Cup of blessed bliss
Delicious meets liquid gold—
Freshly brewed comfort
Sharing cup with friends
Rendezvous pouring kindness—
Life’s simple moments
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This writer hopes to stir memories and thoughts with another cup of morning brew.
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 30)
Life’s supposed to be about making the path a little gentler for those traveling behind you.
Anything worth doing, is worth doing all the way. Just know you’ll have to live with all the choices that you make.
Reba McEntire (born 1955) is an American country music singer and actress. She has earned the nickname of “Queen of Country.”
College basketball star and high school majorette
Growing up under Montana’s brilliant Big Sky
Destined to raise this band of brothers as their sons
Rearing five boys, better than any Fourth of July
Household of boys born over a span of twelve years
Perhaps their father dreams of a basketball team
While their mother nurtures with love and care
Quintet of brothers’ thoughts filling with biggest dreams
Brothers grow up, facing life’s many challenges
Inspired by a father with amazing courage
Battling back from near-fatal car crash in his youth
His steadfast work ethic always encourages
These driven brothers discover their niche at school
Excelling with their academics in the classroom
Competition fuels a welcome outlet through sports
Lives mature too quickly, future destinies zoom
This family story would never be complete
The boys’ mother remembers God’s lovely bouquet
These five brothers always cherish their one sister
Believe it or not, she’s born on Valentine’s Day
This poem gives you a quick glimpse into my childhood family. Growing up under Montana’s Big Sky was a blessing for my brothers and sister. The memories will last a lifetime.
Originally published July, 2020.
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Positive memories of life’s unbroken parts help us to see more light on the road ahead.
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 29)
There is an enduring tenderness in the love of a mother to a son that transcends all other affections of the heart.
There is an emanation from the heart in genuine hospitality which cannot be described, but is immediately felt and puts the stranger at once at his ease.
American Washington Irving (1783-1859) ranks as one of his country’s most renowned authors. His amazing short stories of “Rip Van Winkle” and “The Legend of Sleeping Hollow” remain all-time classics. Ironically, his final resting place is at the Sleeping Hollow Cemetery in New York state.
From Philippians 2:5-7: “Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a slave, assuming human likeness.”
Chained to sin’s wilderness
Faith missing what matters
Detached from Father’s love
Like sheep, mankind scatters
Father responds with love
Relationship desired
Son of God empties self
Divine plan now hard-wired
Born in human likeness
Messiah shares His love
Father’s trusted guidance
Promised grace from above
Given name of Jesus
Mercy’s love now descends
Servant becomes Shepherd
Father’s own heart transcends
Calvary’s death vanquished
Jesus forever reigns
Every knee shall now bend
Father’s love breaks each chain
From Philippians 2:9-11: “Therefore God exalted him even more highly and gave him the name that is above every other name, so that at the name given to Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
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Jesus loves us so much that His unconditional grace empties His final human breath.
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 28)
A passion to obey God doesn’t come naturally. Salvation may spark love and a desire to please Him, but a passionate fire is built slowly from the timbers of spiritual knowledge, faith, and devotion.
From Romans 6:22-23: “But now that you have been freed from sin and enslaved to God, the fruit you have leads to sanctification, and the end is eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
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.
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 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.
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