Monthly Archives: August 2022

Farewell to August

“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) American essayist, philosopher, & poet (Photo by Sharon Ang)

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Freedom of Opinion

  “Freedom of opinion can only exist when a government thinks itself secure.” — Bertrand Russell (1872 – 1970) British philosopher (Photo by Andrew Martin)

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National Lemon Juice Day

Ah, yes! When life hands you lemons, make lemonade! I love citrus fruit, including lemons, so lemonade is a fave beverage. And yet, it must be true lemon juice, and not the sugary substitutes. Same goes when making anything from … Continue reading

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Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

When one of us shares that a beloved 4-legged family member has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, each of us who has been loved by a special critter feels the pang of pain and loss. Whether your loss happened years ago … Continue reading

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Sunshine and Storms

If something wonderful is starting or happening in your life, bravo!!!! Relish the time… the sharing… the marvelous memories you are making. On the other hand, if something not-so-wonderful is happening… or something wonderful has ended, please do not lose … Continue reading

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Women’s Equality Day

First recognized in 1973 by the U.S. Congress, this day commemorates the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote.   “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”  —Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) First … Continue reading

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Go For It!

    “Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.” — Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Irish-born British statesman & philosopher

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Vesuvius Day

Each year, this day pays tribute to the most well-known eruption of one of history’s deadliest volcanoes, Mount Vesuvius, still active today. From August 24-25, 79 AD, the mountain violently spewed 1.5 million tons per second of molten rock and … Continue reading

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Stand and Swim

“In matters of principle, stand like a rock; in matters of taste, swim with the current.” — Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826) Founding Father; 2nd US Vice President & 3rd US President (Thanks to Julius Silver for the photo taken … Continue reading

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National Be an Angel Day

Not that we need reminders that being kind is always best, but we sometimes might forget how meaningful a touch of caring can be to someone else. We can’t walk in someone else’s shoes or fully understand someone else’s struggles, … Continue reading

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Success and Failure

  “It is wise to keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final.” — Roger Babson (1875 – 1967) American entrepreneur (Photo by Gerd Altmann)

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Try a Little Kindness

  “Some show respect and kindness to their partners. Some show nastiness and belittlement to their partners. Both gain control. The first is given it willingly. The other takes it as if by right, although it is utterly wrong.” — … Continue reading

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Ch-ch-ch-changes

“What if I told you 10 years from now your life would be exactly the same? Doubt you’d be happy. So, why are you afraid of change?” — Karen Salmansohn American self-help author (Image by Gerd Altmann)

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Love!

“The human heart, at whatever age, opens only to the heart that opens in return.” — Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849) British writer

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Baby Boomers Recognition Day

I am in the demographic group known as the Baby Boomers. We are those born between the end of World War II (1946) and 1964. Baby Boomers are known for “rejecting and redefining traditional values.” So true…  I mean, the … Continue reading

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National Tell a Joke Day

Smile, laugh, scoff, or awwww… but tell a joke… or two.   A man went into a seafood restaurant and asked for a lobster tail. The waitress smiled sweetly and said, “Once upon a time there was this handsome lobster…” … Continue reading

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And Your Little Dog, Too!

The classic film “Wizard of Oz” debuted in Hollywood, California on this date in 1939. It opened across the United States on August 25th. While she started as a fictional character in L. Frank Baum’s children’s novel, “The Wonderful Wizard … Continue reading

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Respect

    “Whoever does not respect confidence will never find happiness in their path.” — Proverb (Photo by Alysha Rosly)

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Yes, I Am Listening, But…

“Listening does not require agreement. Understanding does not necessitate compliance.” — Cathy Burnham Martin American author, voiceover artist & dedicated foodie (Photo by Stefan Keller)

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National Vinyl Record Day

This date was chosen as it commemorates the date on which Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in 1877. It’s funny how what’s old is new again. Vinyl records are back. After nearly vanishing in the early 1990s, vinyl records outsold … Continue reading

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National Presidential Joke Day

There are countless jokes told about every single U.S. President, but even Presidents can be funny, too. As guests consumed a rather hearty amount of alcohol at the 1974 Radio and Television Correspondents’ Association dinner, Gerald Ford delivered a beauty. … Continue reading

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Be Realistic

  “Anyone who does not believe in miracles is not a realist.” — David Ben-Gurion (1886 – 1973) First Prime Minister of Israel (Photo by Jimmy Conover)

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National Book Lovers Day

Attention bibliophiles everywhere! Today has been proclaimed to be your special day! “Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are.” — Mason Cooley (1927 – 2002) American aphorist   “There are many ways to … Continue reading

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National Sneak Some Zucchini onto your Neighbor’s Porch Day

If you have a vegetable garden, you inevitably have faced the dilemma of what to do with the plethora of zucchini that hits right about now. I never before knew there was an official day to sneak zucchini onto your … Continue reading

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National Sister Day

I have been deeply blessed with one sister by birth, many sisters through the sisterhood of the ZTA sorority, and countless more through friendship. A sister sees the best and worst in us and loves us anyway. A sister is … Continue reading

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National Root Beer Float Day

Dad loved root beer floats…. A&W or made at home. Scoop that rich, creamy vanilla ice cream into a tall glass. Pour in the bubbly root beer. Insert straw. Go crazy with happy flavors and fizziness! A favorite memory of … Continue reading

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Equality

“There can be no doubt that our Nation has had a long and unfortunate history of sex discrimination.  Traditionally, such discrimination was rationalized by an attitude of “romantic paternalism” which, in practical effect, put women, not on a pedestal, but … Continue reading

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Daily Choices

  It’s been said many times in many ways. Our true character is reflected in our integrity.     “Integrity is doing the right thing, even if nobody is watching.” — C. S. Lewis (1898 – 1963) British writer “A … Continue reading

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Nice View

Nic“Begin challenging your own assumptions.  Your assumptions are your windows on the world.  Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won’t come in.” — Alan Alda (1936 – ) American actor

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“Destiny of Determination” Now on PreSale

I deeply appreciate all the inquiries regarding the release of Book 2 in my historical fiction Destiny Trilogy. Destiny of Determination: Faith and Family is set for release on my Dad’s birthday… November 2… in both paperback and eBook formats, … Continue reading

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Catch the Wind!

“To reach a port we must sail, sometimes with the wind, and sometimes against it. But we must not drift or lie at anchor.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes (1841 – 1935) Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1902 – … Continue reading

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