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Monthly Archives: March 2024
Seek Positive Results
“Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.” — Unknown
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Ah, Wisdom
“Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought.” — Matsuo Bashō (1644-1694) Japanese poet of the Edo period
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Have Faith
“Faith is the very first thing you should pack in a hope chest.” — Sarah Ban Breathnach (1947 – ) American author
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Honestly!
“I never did give anybody hell. I just told the truth, and they thought it was hell.” — Harry S. Truman (1884 – 1972) 33rd President of the United States
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Well, Laugh Out Loud!
“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” — Irish proverb
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Make Peace
“How incredible it is that in this fragile existence we should hate and destroy one another. There are possibilities enough for all who will abandon mastery over others to pursue mastery over nature. There is world enough for all to … Continue reading
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National Tortilla Chip Day
Make them fresh or tear into a favorite bag of tortilla chips today to celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day. Munch them, dip them, stick them into your favorite guacamole, or make nachos. Yummmmm. … Continue reading
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Blooming Happiness
“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” — Marcel Proust (1871 – 1922) French novelist & literary critic
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Daffodil Day
Celebrations of Daffodil Day date back to the 1600s. Share the happy flower or simply share some happiness with someone and brighten their day. Spring is here and so are you. Two great … Continue reading
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To Be Cherished
“It’s not that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but it’s your best friends who are your diamonds.” — Gina Barreca (1957 – ) American academic & humorist
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Do Not Be Deluded
“People never give up their liberties but under some delusion.” — Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Anglo-Irish statesman & philosopher
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Food Fight!
“Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.” — Mark Twain (1835-1910) 19th Century American author and humorist (pen name for Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
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Sausage and Cabbage
On St. Patrick’s Day we may tend to think about green beer or Irish whiskey. Or we hunger for traditional Irish foods. When doing so, corned beef and cabbage may come to mind, even though the dish is not originally … Continue reading
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Just checking…
“Why is it when we talk to God we’re praying, but when God talks to us, we’re schizophrenic?” — Lily Tomlin (1939 – ) American actress & comedian
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Welcome Sully’s Place!
Welcome to Sully’s Place in Columbus, NC! This new all-American grill sits in the classic location of the former Green River Tavern and Larkin’s Carolina Grill. The menu features a great selection of pub appetizers, salads, soups, and sandwiches. They … Continue reading
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National Steak Day
Ahhhh…. When steak is done right and “your way,” little can be more satisfying. Some like it fancy with sauces; some prefer it black and blue and straight-up. Though not a great beef fan, I do love biting into a … Continue reading
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Light Encouragement
“We cannot hold a torch to light another’s path without brightening our own.” — Ben Sweetland (1900 – 1987) Author and psychologist
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National Baked Scallops Day
I do love the sweet, tenderness of scallops. Prepare them any way you like… on the half shell, baked-stuffed, wrapped in bacon or pesto encrusted. Here’s a recipe I first created in 1980, I’ve only done the very slightest update … Continue reading
Spring Ahead!
I love Spring! And in the mountains of North Carolina we enjoy 3 gorgeous months of Spring. Of course, Mom Martin’s double camellia is in bloom, as are the daffodils. Our weeping cherry … Continue reading
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Go for Greatness!
“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” — Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955) German-born theoretical physicist; developed theory of relativity (Image by Iván Tamás)
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Goodness Gracious!
“Confidence in the goodness of another is good proof of one’s own goodness.” — Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) French Renaissance philosopher
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The 33rd State
Joining the nation in 1859, Oregon became the 33rd state in the U.S. Since the discovery of a small, prehistoric stone knife in 2012, some archaeologists believe people have lived in the region for at least 15,000 years. Home to … Continue reading
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Speechless
“Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can’t, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it.” — Robert Frost (1874 – 1963) American poet
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To Be Continued…
“A baby is God’s opinion that the world should go on.” — Carl Sandburg (1878 – 1967) American poet, biographer, journalist, & Pulitzer prize winner
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Ahhhh, Optimism
“An optimist may see a light where there is none, but why must the pessimist always run to blow it out?” — Michel de Saint Pierre (1916 – 1987) French journalist
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Pepperoni Pizza Dip!
For National Snack Day, let’s munch down on a little Pepperoni Pizza Dip. Super Simple and soooo satisfying. (The picture is how it looks heading into the oven. Sorry… no picture of how it looked when we took it out … Continue reading
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Problem Solving 101
“A positive attitude may not solve every problem, but it makes solving any problem a more pleasant experience.” — Grant D. Fairley (1959 – ) Business consultant & author
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Road to Success
“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal — a commitment to excellence — that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” — Mario Andretti (1940 – ) … Continue reading
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National Pig Day
With 675 million pigs in the world, on every continent except Antarctica, pigs earned their own special day. National Pig Day is not just to celebrate bacon, ribs, ham, and all the other goodies pigs deliver to help sustain humans. … Continue reading
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