Baseball Greats Quotes

Mickey Mantle (1931-1995)

A team is where a boy can prove his courage on his own.  A gang is where a coward goes to hide.

Willie Mays (born 1931)

What you are thinking, what shape your mind is, is what makes the biggest difference of all.

Mickey Mantle played his entire career of 18 seasons with the New York Yankees.  The “Mick” combined outfielder’s speed with the power of a slugger (over 500 home runs).  In 1956, his hitting exploits earned him the Triple Crown (leading the American League in batting average, home runs, and runs batted in.  He has long been considered one of baseball’s most outstanding switch hitters.

Outfielder Willie Mays played most of his career with the Giants (New York and San Francisco).  During his 22 seasons, he was renowned for his defensive play, timely hitting (over 3,000 career hits), and slugging power (over 600 home runs).  The “Say Hey Kid” is regarded as one of baseball’s greatest all-around players.

From My Journal (5/3)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

As we witness Jesus hanging on Calvary’s Cross, dying in our place—we will never question the depth and truth of God’s love.

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 May 3)

Candid Observations (Haiku Series #228)

Classroom

Witnessing child’s growth

Harvesting learning each day—

Inquisitive mind

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Nature

Listen with purpose

Endless landscape never rests—

Even silence speaks

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Love

Never one regret

Lifetime’s sweethearts together—

Day’s sunny side up

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From My Journal (5/2)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When life balances out with both sweet and bitter tastes, we know that our lives have found balance.

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(Updated May 2)

Matt Haig Quotes

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The only way to learn is to live.

Maybe love is just about finding the person you can be your weird self with.

Matt Haig (born 1975) is an English writer and journalist.  Much of his writing focuses on novels with fictional themes for adults as well as children stories.

From My Journal (5/1)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When life’s dark trials attempt to overwhelm us, may we forsake the evil one’s empty promises.

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 May 1)

From My Journal (4/30)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Lifting up praise to our Father, who provides us with the necessary journey of faith, so that we shall trust the destiny He has in store for us.

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)

Fascinating Journey

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Opening doors welcome each child

Fascinating journey begins

Dreams fill with imagination

School days become future’s lynchpin

 

Strengthening character daily

Teaching life lessons, step-by-step

Entire village backs up each child

Honesty leads every footstep

 

Molding citizenship’s actions

Interacting with nation’s past

History’s events come alive

Participation built to last

 

Learning importance of service

Applying every faithful task

Life’s foundation now taking shape

Hands no longer afraid to ask

 

Displaying acts of leadership

Maturing into country’s best

Actions go far beyond just words

Ready now, to pass every test

 

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From My Journal (4/29)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When I was teaching high school and middle school, I encouraged students to focus on their tasks instead of the classroom clock.

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)

Rainier Maria Rilke Quotes

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Spring has returned.  The Earth is like a child that knows poems.

There are no classes in life for beginners; right away you are always asked to deal with what is most difficult.

Rainier Maria Rilke (1875-1926) was a Austrian poet and novelist.  He has been widely recognized as a significant writer in the German language.