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Welcome to My Writer’s Corner

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Writer's Notebook

Do you enjoy writing or reading poetry?  Most of the posts on Big Sky Buckeye are filled with poetry, but I also share short stories, photography, and a few surprises along the way.  You are invited to sit a spell and find something you like.  I enjoy sharing my curiosity through my writing.  You are welcome to like, comment, follow, share, or reblog a post.

The tabs at the top of this page offer quick access to my most recent posts and quotes. Additional tabs allow you to check out older posts dealing with the themes of Christian and general poetry, short stories, and other posts.

Big Sky Buckeye has been in motion since October, 2018. After retiring from teaching after 40 years, I was looking for a place to land. It has been a welcome blessing to meet other writers and readers.

My wife is also a gifted writer in her own right. She published her first book in July, 2025. With a theme of Christian family, BITS ‘N’ PIECES OF MY HEART, offers an outlet for her love of Jesus. The book is filled with short stories, poetry, and devotions for more mature readers. For younger children she shares energizing activities and fun songs. Her book is available on most online bookstore sites.

Mehmet Murat ildan Quotes

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A journey to the unknown shores needs a port, a ship, a wind; but more important than all of them: courage; courage to leave the known for the unknown.

The physicist calls the curtain flying outwards when you open the window–air current–while the poet calls it–the curtain’s love of freedom.

Mehmet Murat ildean (born 1965) is a contemporary Turkish playwright and novelist.

Changes in Publishing Schedule

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Big Sky Buckeye has been growing since its inception back in October, 2018.  My enthusiasm for writing continues to fulfill the frequency of its posts.

Lately, I’ve been falling behind in keeping up with readers’ comments shared on my posts.  In addition, I want to devote more time for reading and commenting on other bloggers’ sites.  This interaction with readers and writers is essential for my own personal journey.

I have decided to make changes in the frequency of my daily posts.  Instead of posting each day, Big Sky Buckeye will feature posts on alternating days of each week.

This week’s posts will be published on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.  The following week’s posts will be published on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  This alternating bi-weekly schedule will continue in the coming weeks.

I appreciate each of you so very much.  God’s peace be with you all.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

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One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words.

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) was a German polymath.  He has been considered one of the most influential writers in the German language.

F. Scott Fitzgerald Quotes

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I never blame failure–there are too many complicated situations in life–but I am absolutely merciless toward lack of effort.

Show me a hero and I will write you a tragedy.

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an American novelist and short story writer.  Much of his best writing occurred during the Jazz Age, with THE GREAT GATSBY being recognized as his best work.

State of Washington Quotes

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The following people were born in the State of Washington.

Kenny Loggins (born 1948 in Everett):  Singer and songwriter

In every moment there is a reason to carry on.  (From “Whenever I Call You ‘Friend'”)

Judy Collins (born 1939 in Seattle):  Singer and songwriter

I look in the mirror through the eyes of the child that was me.  (From “Trust Your Heart”)

Richard Brautigan (1935-1984, born in Tacoma):  Novelist, poet, and short story writer

The time is right to mix sentences with dirt and the sun with punctuation and rain with verbs.

Left to right:  Kenny Loggins, Judy Collins, Richard Brautigan.  (Courtesy of Pinterest)

W. Somerset Maugham Quotes

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You cannot write well or much (and I venture the opinion that you cannot write well unless you write much) unless you form a habit.

Imagination grows by exercise, and contrary to common belief, is more powerful in the mature than in the young.

W. (William) Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) was a French-born English writer.  His writings published quite an impressive collection of short stories, novels, and plays.

From Writer’s Quill

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Early morning darkness

Peace fills wakening mind

Gathering every word

Another light he finds

 

Candle flickers nearby

Aroma filling room

Harvesting one more thought

Imagination blooms

 

Pen continues journey

Filled with inner meaning

Opening up heart’s spirit

His garden now greening

 

Breath of past dropping in

Memories full of light

Remembering again

Solitude always bright

 

Blessed sunrise arrives

New day now waits to fill

Cascading to new page

Ripples from writer’s quill

 

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Robert Penn Warren Quotes

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The poem is not a thing we see; it is, rather, a light by which may see.

Everything seems an echo of something else.

Robert Penn Warren (1905-1989) was an American poet and novelist.  His received the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1947 for his novel, ALL THE KING’S MEN.

Finley Peter Dunne Quotes

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Stories are meant to comfort the afflicted, and afflict the comfortable.

Trust everyone but always cut the cards.

Finley Peter Dunne (1867-1936) was an American writer, humorist, and journalist.