Winter day’s sunshine
Frosty’s cousin liquefied—
Playfulness melting
All things now in place
Embracing mother’s lifestyle—
Child’s room makeover
Teen doing homework?
Dreamy imagination—
Ambition snoozes
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A bit of humor keeps others in stitches, even when our fabric is wearing thinner.
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 February 10)
There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.
Happiness is a gift and the trick is not to expect it, but to delight in it when it comes.
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer whose novels are generally considered some of the greatest published during the Victorian era.
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.
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Today’s writing journey offers a trio of short poems, which are crafted in the Japanese style of Haiku. Writing with a minimal amount of words invites any poet to maximize where each thought will connect with the reader. Thank you for stopping by, and you are encouraged to read more from Another Day.
My writing is supplemented by maintaining an active journal, which gathers thoughts from my Bible reading as well as sampling other bloggers’ posts. Daily entries found in From My Journal contain reflections about faith, life, and community for February 10.
You are invited to read a quote, updated on February 10 which features inspiration from the words of English writer Charles Dickens. His reflections share hope and encouragement for the journey ahead.
Here’s my Baker’s Dozen, featuring 13 of my recent writings from the past couple of weeks. Each post is linked to take you right to its location. Other poems, short stories, and feature writings can be found in the archives (found at the top of the page), which will be updated frequently with past selections. Enjoy!
Nasty winter gale approaching
Forecast broadcasting storm warning
Heavy snow, high winds, Arctic cold
Village alarms sound by morning
Life transcends to total frenzy
Salt trucks loaded, very much ready
Snow plow crews set for night’s work
Village life scrambling, unsteady
Packed grocery stores in chaos
Hurried, panic-filled shopping carts
Shelves urgently growing empty
Village pace quickens beating hearts
Students anticipate closings
Looking forward, lazy “Snow Day”
No classes, no books, no lessons
Village hunkers down, people pray
Winter storm “Tabitha” churning
Pondering, bewitching blizzard
Overnight fury passes on
Village eluding storm’s wizard
The Weather Channel has been naming winter storms in America since 2012-2013. You may have picked up the connection between the “bewitching” blizzard and the name of the storm “Tabitha.” Tabitha is one of the available winter storm names for the 2020-2021 winter. Tabitha is also the daughter of Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery) on the successful American sitcom “Bewitched” from 1964-1972.
Originally posted February, 2021.
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We are blessed to have a Father who uses life’s storms as another fruitful teaching moment about faith.
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 February 9)
Storytelling can be more than a blog post, essay, or book. It can be an emoji, a meme, a selfie, or a tweet. It can become a movement for social change.
When something can’t be fixed, then the question is what can we build instead?
Alice Wong (1974-2025) was an American writer and activist for disability rights. Her life was filled with the challenge of living with a progressive neuromuscular disease.
From Isaiah 9:2: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined.”
Outlook’s scarred landscape
Uncertainty’s shadows
Pervading, cold darkness
Hope’s final ember glows
Peace overpowered
Gloom of night never leaves
Witnessing life’s heartbreaks
Another day must grieve
Despair comes ashore
Empty vessel of grace
Asking, where has light gone?
Hope discovers its place
Each burden gathered
Sunrise at last arrives
Breaking oppressor’s rod
Messiah’s love alive
Resurrection breathes
Savior’s mercy shall rise
Sharing heavenly view
Redemption’s lasting prize
From Isaiah 9:6: “For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon His shoulders, and He is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
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Our hope reaps the harvest of our faith. Our faith is nourished from redemption found on a blood-stained cross. Our salvation is sown with 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 February 8)
God’s grand strategy, birthed in His grace toward us in Christ, and nurtured through the obedience of disciplined faith, is to release us into the redeemed life of our heart.
From Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”
John Eldredge (born 1960) is an American author, counselor, and lecturer on Christianity. More details are available on his website: wildatheart.org.
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