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Monthly Archives: March 2022
Have Faith
“If life gets too hard to stand, kneel.” — Gordon B. Hinkley (1910-2008) American religious leader
National Virtual Vacation Day
Let’s go! Covid lockdowns and subsequent fears of spreading infection encouraged most of us to learn to get more comfortable in our own skin… in our own homes… in our own space. Many positive outcomes grew…. From folks learning to … Continue reading
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National Vietnam War Vetereans Day
When I was a child, I did not understand war. As a senior citizen, I wish I did not understand war. When working as a television journalist, I recall feeling greatly humbled and honored to meet and interview our State’s … Continue reading
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Respect Your Cat Day
Yes, March 28th truly is Respect Your Cat Cay. So, go ahead… spend a little quality time with your favorite feline. They’ll love it! They’ll play. They’ll get bored. They’ll take a catnap. “Owners of dogs will have noticed that, … Continue reading
Choice for Today… and Every Day
“We choose to be optimists or pessimists. Pessimists may be right sometimes, but so are optimists. Optimists are happier and have more fun. Choose wisely.” — Cathy Burnham Martin – American author, voiceover artist & dedicated foodie (Photo by … Continue reading
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Vigilance
“The price of liberty is eternal vigilance. There will always be people seeking to take away freedom, and they must always be resisted.” — Tom Ellis, Partner at Ai Law in Liverpool, UK in 2021 (Photo by Pete Linforth)
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National Lobster Newburg Day
As a dedicated fan of the delectably tender, sweet cold water lobster, how could I possibly not share a favorite lobster recipe (first published in my 2012 book) with you on National Lobster Newburg Day? Here it is… straight out … Continue reading
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C-C-C-Courage!
“As for courage and will — we cannot measure how much of each lies within us, we can only trust there will be sufficient to carry through trials which may lie ahead.” — Andre Alice Norton (1912 – 2005) American … Continue reading
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National Puppy Day
“Happiness is a warm puppy.” – Charles Monroe “Sparky” Schulz (1922 – 2000) American cartoonist; creator of comic strip “Peanuts” Cathy Chats, Daily Thoughts, recipes, books, audiobooks, and all my articles can be found at www.GoodLiving123.com, where I strive … Continue reading
National Goof Off Day
I read a cartoon once that said something like, “Job satisfaction comes from doing what you enjoy… without the boss finding out.” Wayyyy better when we can love our work! As my hubby often says to me, “That’s not work. … Continue reading
Harmony Day
“We all fare better when we can balance freely expressing and quietly listening.” ― Cathy Burnham Martin, Encouragement: How to Be and Find the Best (Image by Jeremy Bishop) Because this is Harmony Day, I also love Nature’s harmony. The … Continue reading
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Protect Our Pets
When our precious little Maltipoo published “A Dangerous Book for Dogs: Train Your Humans with the Bandit Method” in 2016, he warned his fellow pooch pals to not let the book fall into human hands. He made one important exception, … Continue reading
National Let’s Laugh Day
“I like to laugh at myself. It frees me from any pesky expectations or delusions of grandeur.” ― Cathy Burnham Martin, Author “Encouragement: How to Be and Find the Best,” 2019 (Image by Sarah Richter)
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Unity
“A faithful friend is the medicine of life.” –Apocrypha: The Book of Ecclesiasticus 6:16
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The Luck ‘o the Irish to You!
They say everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. All I know is we can all at least claim to have a bit of the blarney in us. Thank you, friends. Love, peace, good health, and calmness are in my daily … Continue reading
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Fly, Baby, Fly!
“Eagles come in all shapes and sizes, but you will recognize them chiefly by their attitudes.” — Charles Prestwich Scott (1846-1932) British newspaper editor Also published in Cathy Burnham Martin’s “A Healthier You” (2005) and “Healthy Thinking Habits” (2015) … Continue reading
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Listen Up!
“The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously.” — Hubert H. Humphrey (1911 – 1978) American pharmacist & politician 38th vice president of the United States
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National Potato Chip Day
“Government bailouts are like potato chips. They can’t stop with just one.” — Thomas Sowell (1930 – ) American economist, social theorist, and political philosopher
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Imagination!
“Everything you can imagine is real.” — Pablo Picasso (1881 – 1973) Spanish painter & sculptor (Photo by Judith Girard-Marczak)
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Courage
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.” — Ambrose Hollingworth Redmoon (born James Neil Hollingworth) (1933 – 1996); American beatnik, hippie, and band manager (Image by Cristi … Continue reading
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Awareness!
Yesterday was the International Day of Awesomeness, but it inspired me to think that we may be well-served by a Day of Awareness. With so much naysaying, criticism, and divisiveness fluttering about, I present one of my lines from my … Continue reading
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International Day of Awesomeness!
“People always tell you, ‘Be humble. Be humble.’ When was the last time someone told you to be amazing? Be great! Be great! Be awesome! Be awesome!” — Kanye West (1977 – ); American rapper and record producer Make this day … Continue reading
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Ahhhh, Choices!
“’Twixt the optimist and the pessimist, the difference is droll. The optimist sees the doughnut, but the pessimist sees the hole!” — Florence McLandburgh (1850-1934) American poet; wrote under pen name McLandburgh Wilson (Photo by Thornsten Frenzel)
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International Women’s Day
“I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles.” — Audrey Hepburn (1929 – 1993); British … Continue reading
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Dare to Be Courageous Today!
“Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” — Helen Keller (1880 – 1968) American author, political activist, and disability rights advocate (Photo by Sasin Tipchai)
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Open-minded?
“When we lock down ideas we do not understand, we lock up our ability to gain understanding.” — Cathy Burnham Martin American author, voiceover artist & dedicated foodie
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National Cheese Doodle Day
Yum! If cheddar is better, then puffs are the stuff! Whether you like your cheddar puffed, crispy, fried, or baked, today’s the day to celebrate with true finger-lickin’-good yumminess. No worries. Remember, we can’t make everyone happy, because we are … Continue reading
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National Hug a G.I. Day
While G.I. refers to army personnel, this day encompasses all military divisions. HUGE thank you’s & hugs to all who serve and have served, and their families, too. Of interest is the tidbit that this date, March 4, is the … Continue reading
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Happy National Soup It Forward Day!
Yes! This is a real thing. Every March 3rd National Soup It Forward Day encourages us to deliver love and kindness by the bowlful because a warm cup of kindness comes in many forms. To that end, I gleefully serve … Continue reading
Happy Birthday to the Cat in the Hat
Yes, today marks the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Whether you like “Green Eggs and Ham,” “You’re Only Old Once,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go,” or any of his other delightful works of whimsy, ’tis a … Continue reading
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Share a Smile Day!
Sure, smile at someone… or smile back! (If you are wearing a mask, smile anyway! Those 52 muscles need to be exercised more.) “The smile is the beginning of love.” — Mother Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu (Saint Teresa of Calcutta); (1910-1997) … Continue reading
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