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Monthly Archives: May 2023
Utah Day
Utah, the 45th state is famous for its thriving Mormon community, but it’s also known for fabulous pastrami and for hosting the Sundance Film Festival. Also known for dinosaur fossils, some 75 million years ago, Utah was part of … Continue reading
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National Hole in My Bucket Day
This day pays homage to an old German children’s song from the 1700’s. “There’s a Hole in My Bucket” lilts laughingly as “dear Henry” and “dear Liza” exchange challenges and solutions, always met with yet another challenge. “Then fix it, … Continue reading
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Observe Memorial Day
“Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.” — Adlai Stevenson II (1900-1965) American politician and diplomat Today, especially, we pay homage to all those who didn’t come home. If you … Continue reading
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Time-Tested True Wealth
“Being rich is having money; being wealthy is having time.” — Stephen Swid (1940 – 2019) American music licensing entrepreneur
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My Truth, Your Truth, and The Truth
“Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.” — Aldous Huxley (1894-1963) English author and philosopher
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National Road Trip Day
The Friday before Memorial Day is National Road Trip Day. Thus, today we officially kick off the summer road trip season on this day. Millions of Americans hit the road for the long weekend to visit friends and family while … Continue reading
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Proverbial Experience
“A proverb is a short sentence based on long experience.” – Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) Spanish writer
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National Yucatan Shrimp Day
Yucatan Shrimp combines authentic Mexican cuisine with some Caribbean flair. But surprise! Yucatan Shrimp comes from Florida, though inspired by Mexico. The dish was created by Doc Ford’s Bar & Grille of southwest Florida fame. (Check them out in Fort … Continue reading
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National Lucky Penny Day
Do you believe a penny is lucky? People in many cultures do. Because today is National Lucky Penny Day, you just may want to keep glancing at the ground. You just never know when you’ll find a lucky penny.
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International Being You Day
Of course, we’ve all likely heard various expressions that encourage us to be ourselves. Well, yeah… Everyone else is already taken. But while we are being ourselves, why not try being our best selves? We all have happier days … Continue reading
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Deserve Happiness
“If we cannot live so as to be happy, let us at least live so as to deserve it.” — Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862) American naturalist, philosopher, and writer As written in his Journal on January 21, 1838
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National Pick Strawberries Day
In many areas, strawberries are not quite ripe yet. In others, the luscious berries have already been getting picked for several weeks. Regardless, every year on May 20th we recognize National Pick Strawberries Day. My sister and I recently … Continue reading
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Respond Positively
“Consider how much more often you suffer from your anger and grief than from those very things for which you are angry and grieved.” — Marcus Antonius aka Mark Antony (83 – 30 BC) Roman politician and general
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Do Our Best
“Ability will never catch up with the demand for it.” — Malcolm S. Forbes (1919-1990) American entrepreneur and publisher
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National Walnut Day
National Walnut Day originated in 1949, thanks to the Walnut Marketing Board. It then received a presidential proclamation by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1958. So, go ahead… celebrate! High in antioxidants and heart-healthy fats, walnuts are not just for desserts. … Continue reading
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Mother’s Day
Too many years had passed since my sister and I were both with Mom for Mother’s Day. We enjoyed that blessing this year. Sir Ronald and I have spent Mother’s Day with Mom many times, but we kids got somewhat … Continue reading
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The Value of Nurturing
“We’ve got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can’t just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it’s going to get on by itself. You’ve got to keep watering it. … Continue reading
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Happy Mother’s Day!
Among my many blessings is an extraordinary woman… my mother. Glenna Burnham is active and involved in life every single day. She nurtures us still and loves us all unconditionally. She sets the pace with an unwaveringly positive attitude. She … Continue reading
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Let Loyalty Live!
“Nothing is more noble, nothing more venerable, than loyalty.” —Cicero (106 – 43 BC) Roman statesman and philosopher
Find Happy Today & Everyday
“Happiness depends upon ourselves.” — Aristotle (384 – 322 BC) Greek philosopher
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Birthday Celebrated
“I count my age by friendships, not years, and I count my life by smiles, not tears.” My sister, Deborah, is visiting from Hawaii and celebrated my birthday with Ron and me and our dear friends Jim Lurvey and Janice … Continue reading
National Foodies Day
May 9th is the day to especially celebrate with everyone else who has a “particular interest in food.” I get it. We all must eat to live, but foodies live to eat! We are passionate … Continue reading
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Sing It!
“Heaven! I’m in Heaven! And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak. And I seem to find a happiness I seek… When I’m looking o’er our pasture by the creek.” Theme and variation. I was relaxing on the … Continue reading
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National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
Lamb is a delightfully tender, moist, and flavorful meat… when prepared well. When people say that lamb’s flavor is too strong for them, they likely had mutton, not lamb. Or it was overcooked. Lamb is one of those meats that … Continue reading
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Can You Say, “Adult Prom?”
We just attended one… Perhaps I should dub it the “Senior” Prom. It was just for folks 21+ and designed to benefit a local outreach helping children and families in need. Such fun for a worthy cause!!!! I … Continue reading
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Happiness Is Yours!
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” –Mahatma Gandhi (1869 – 1948) Indian lawyer & political ethicist
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National Day of Reason
It can sometimes seem that the world… or at least our little corner of it… has lost all sense of reason… sanity… and sensibility. All thoughtfulness, respect, and even decency can appear to have vanished. Pig #1 labels someone else … Continue reading
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National Raspberry Popover Day
Popovers deliver as a comfort food extraordinaire! I quite simply adore them… hot from the oven, crispy & golden on the outside, and yet soft and steamy inside… split and slathered with plenty of salty butter and then delightfully devoured. … Continue reading
World Tuna Day
Grilling a gorgeous tuna steak would be la wonderful way to celebrate World Tuna Day! I say this despite the fact that one of my friends comes to mind who eats no fish except for canned tuna. While she would … Continue reading
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Loyalty Lives!
“You cannot buy loyalty. You cannot buy the devotion of hearts, minds, and souls. You have to earn these things.” —Clarence Francis, (1888-1985) American business executive
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