Monthly Archives: February 2022

Clouds or Silver Linings?

“Discouragers see the gloom in every room, the cloud on every silver lining, and the problem in front of every solution.” From “Encouragement: How to Be and Find the Best” by Cathy Burnham Martin, 2019

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Laughter and tears…

  “I always knew looking back on my tears would bring me laughter, but I never knew looking back on my laughter would make me cry.” — Cat Stevens – Yusef Islam (Born Steven Demetre Georgiou) (1948 –  ); British … Continue reading

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There is little success…

  “There is little success where there is little laughter.” — Andrew Carnegie (1835 – 1919); Scottish-American industrialist & philanthropist   Image by Gerd Altmann

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Destruction of a civilized society…

“The destruction of a civilized society by a jealous, violent one is never a good thing for anyone involved.” From “Destiny of Dreams: Time is Dear” by Cathy Burnham Martin, 2021 Image by Dmitry Abramov  

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Always listen…

  “Always listen to the experts.  They tell you what can’t be done and why.  Then go do it.” — Robert A. Heinlein (1907-1988); American science-fiction writer

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The sweetness of friendship…

“In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.” — Kahlil Gibran (1883 – 1931); Lebanese-born writer & poet Image by … Continue reading

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Whether or not…

  “Whether or not we choose to believe something, reality remains reality.” — Cathy Burnham Martin, American author, voiceover artist & dedicated foodie   Image by Gerd Altmann

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Stay Open-Minded

“A problem cannot be solved with the same consciousness that created it.” — Albert Einstein  (1879 – 1955) German-born theoretical physicist; developed theory of relativity

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Do it!!!

“We do not write or paint or perform to become rich or famous. We create because we must let out what is locked inside.” — Cathy Burnham Martin, American Author, Voiceover Artist, Dedicated Foodie   Image by Chris Martin

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Happy Birthday, Babe!

  “God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.” — Voltaire (Francois-Marie Arouet) (1694 – 1778) French writer & philosopher Happy Birthday to my hubby, Sir Ronald…. And … Continue reading

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    “A misty morning does not signify a cloudy day.” — Ancient proverb Image by Chakkree Chantakad

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A healthy attitude is contagious but don’t wait to catch it from others.  Be a carrier. — Tom Stoppard, (1937 –  ); British playwright Image by Gerd Altmann

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  “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” — Martin Luther King, Jr., 1929 – 1968; American Baptist minister & civil rights activist; Quote is from his speech in St. Louis on March 22, … Continue reading

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“Shared joy is a double joy.  Shared sorrow is half a sorrow.”   – Swedish proverb

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  “The measure of love is love without measure.” — Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, patron saint of candlemakers (1090-1153)

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Believe in yourself…

“Recognize that we were born with confidence.  We were born to be Encouragers.  What we unlearned, we can easily relearn.  Sweet.” — Cathy Burnham Martin, Author, “Encouragement: How to Be and Find the Best,” 2019

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 “I’m new-wave, but I’m old-school, and my inner child is outward-bound. You can’t shut me up; you can’t dumb me down.” — from “When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops” by comedian George Carlin, 2004

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“When I say less, I often communicate more.” — Cathy Burnham Martin, Author

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Quotations Worth Notations

Here comes a little “Cathy Chat.” My inspiration came after finding quotations from some of my books online.  How endearing to find people are reading and being inspired.  Some were about life lessons; others about how we relate to people. … Continue reading

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