Monthly Archives: June 2022

Wisdom

“I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go.    My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day.” — Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) American statesman; … Continue reading

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Choices

    “I discovered I always have choices and sometimes it’s only a choice of attitude.” — Judith M. Knowlton American Author   (Photo by Damian Siodlok)

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Hope… and Hope Some More

“Don’t ever lose hope. Every time it appears the world will stop spinning it turns on for another millennium.” — Cathy Burnham Martin Author, voiceover artist, and dedicated foodie

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Hmmmm…. Funny!

Sometimes it’s more challenging than others to see the humor in a situation. But I do believe it helps us to step back and take a deep breath. And if we can find our happy place, we can be healthier. … Continue reading

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The Tests of Time

“Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.” — Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900) Irish poet & playwright

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Happiest Birthday wishes to the best mother in (or out of) the world!

Thank you to my dear mother, Glenna Burnham. You have been my role model, my guiding light, and my rock. You celebrated my successes and caught me whenever I fell. You have been a great blessing to me and so … Continue reading

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Anniversary Joy

“My parents blessed me with directives to think, to be aware of my choices and their repercussions. They were always trying to teach me how to think, rather than what to think.” ― Cathy Burnham Martin, from 2019’s “Encouragement: How to Be … Continue reading

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Congratulations Class of 1972

Each year, people celebrate the anniversary of our graduation from high schools and colleges. The high school commemorations are, perhaps, most poignant for we may well have spent 12 years in school with many of those students… or even 13 … Continue reading

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Family Time

How lovely to be able to spend the weekend with family! Adam, Caiti, and little Adaline are all merely marvelous! At just 20 months she truly has grown into a conversant, comprehending, and intuitive little person!!! And come this October, … Continue reading

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She Sells Seashells by the Seashore

National Seashell Day is celebrated on the first day of summer every year. This is a time to admire this remarkable aspect of Nature. I do not recall a time when I didn’t collect seashells when I visited a beach … Continue reading

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Angels Among Us

See these sweet little fawns! Well, our friends Rickie Johnson Sr. and his wife Claire Cavanaugh Johnson found them huddled under a section of fence at our ranch in NC. But Mama never returned. One doe came by with her … Continue reading

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Happy Father’s Day!

Greetings and gratitude to all the fathers out there! Whether you are a birth father, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather, or father figure, we salute you! Of course, my hubby calls Father’s Day the holiest day of the year, but he is … Continue reading

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Practice, Practice, Practice

“Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.” — Pat Riley (1945 – ) Former NBA coach and player (Image by Gerd Altmann)

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National Flip-Flop Day

Pick your favorite color… and material. Wear them to the beach or the park. Wear them grocery shopping or bar hopping. While I am not a fan of seeing them on passengers in airports, I do understand they are super … Continue reading

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Character

“Be it good or bad, when we display strong character, we will find immediate supporters and detractors.” — Cathy Burnham Martin – American author, voiceover artist & dedicated foodie (Image by Gino Crescoli)

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Nature Photography Day

I love looking at Nature’s beauty and drama…. sometimes delicate and serene… sometimes awesome and overwhelming. But always so much bigger than we are. And fascinating! So, today we salute nature through photography and those who dedicate their lives to … Continue reading

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National Strawberry Shortcake Day

Yum! If a super strawberry dessert deserves its own day, a strawberry shortcake wins my vote. Always a crowd-pleaser on a summery day, slice up those fresh berries (and mash more than half of them to up the juiciness). I … Continue reading

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Perspective

  “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” — Robert Brault (approx. 1939 – ) American author (Photo by Manuel Barroso Parejo)

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National Peanut Butter Cookie Day

Any way you make ‘em, I just know these are melt in your mouth yummy. Mom rocked these… straight out of the original Betty Crocker Cookbook. I’ll share a couple of my old recipes here. First, my 1970 recipe card. … Continue reading

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Smile!

  “A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.” William Arthur Ward (1921 – 1994) American writer and poet As quoted in my “Healthy Thinking Habits” chapter in  “A Healthier You!” (Photo by Stephen Leonardi)

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You’ve GOT This!

  “Do or do not. There is no try.” — Yoda Legendary Jedi Master in “Star Wars” films   (Photo by Riku Lu)

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National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day

‘Tis the season to enjoy fresh rhubarb. If you are a fan, that is. And I am indeed a fan… from raw straight out of the garden to cooked down into a sauce. Strawberries prove to be the perfect companion … Continue reading

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National Best Friends Day

  “A real friend walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” — Walter Winchell (1897 – 1972) American newspaper gossip columnist   We are richer than rich when we have best friends. We need not agree with … Continue reading

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National Chocolate Ice Cream Day

Not that we need an “official” holiday to indulge, but any excuse to visit an old-fashioned ice cream parlor is a good excuse! Or simply load up a bowl at home… enjoy au natural or loaded with your favorite toppings … Continue reading

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It’s PAW… Pet Appreciation Week

Starting the first Sunday in June each year is Pet Appreciation Week. The American Veterinary Medical Association created PAW in 1981 to create awareness of the importance of pets in our lives and to appreciate them for everything they do … Continue reading

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National Cancer Survivors Day (& Month)

Hubby goes in for his 2nd 6-month PT scan next month after enduring the grotesquely challenging esophageal cancer treatment, which included lengthy chemo and the maximum radiation dosing a human body can endure. We remain confident his tests will still … Continue reading

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National Hug Your Cat Day

Feline fans know that the love of a cat is amazingly impressive. They play, they hunt, they follow, they croon, they preen, they purrrrrrr, they nap, they bring us gifts they have worked to collect, and they adore their humans. … Continue reading

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National Audiobook Appreciation Month

A few years ago, I learned to produce my first audiobook and wondered why I had not done this 20 years earlier. They are fun to make, and I have recorded them for several types of books and various authors. … Continue reading

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National I Love My Dentist Day

I love my dentist today and every day. Dentists follow the difficult to maneuver paths to keep our smiles healthy, fix any broken teeth, apply fillings to cavities, and relieve any toothaches. It is at the dentist’s office that we … Continue reading

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National Say Something Nice Day

Kind words cost us nothing, but they just could mean the world to someone else. With likable folks, it’s easy to find positive things to say. That becomes a bit more challenging with any miserable person in our midst. Typically, … Continue reading

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