Monthly Archives: April 2024

Let Hope Fly!

  “True hope is swift, and flies with swallow’s wings.” — From “Richard III” by William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616) English playwright

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Here’s to Your Health!

  “I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you.”  — Joyce Meyer  (1943 – ) American author & speaker

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Ahhh, Intimacy

  “To share intimacy with someone, maintain kindness and respect. Skip all snarling (a.k.a. bitching, whining, and order barking.) Duh!” — Cathy Burnham Martin Author, voiceover artist & dedicated foodie

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It’s Pageant Week in New Hampshire

Nervous, enthusiastic, and accomplished young women compete tonight in the finals for the title of Miss New Hampshire 2024. As so many of my “Forever Miss New Hampshire” sisters have done during this Pageant Week, I now share a pic … Continue reading

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Hope Lives

  “From the withered tree, a flower blooms.” — Zen saying

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The Strength to Be Strong

  Courage is contagious.  When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are stiffened. — Billy Graham (1918 – 2018) American evangelist

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Dream Great Dreams

  “Great hopes make great people.” — Thomas Fuller (1710 – 1790) African slave and renowned mathematician

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RIP Elizabeth Carpenter

Heaven’s choir just added another angel. One of our extraordinarily talented friends, Elizabeth Carpenter, has gone to be with our heavenly Father. All I know now is that her passing was natural and sudden. Her voice and caring heart will … Continue reading

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Friendship Finds

    “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” — Maya Angelou (1928 – 2014) American poet & civil rights activist

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Attitude of Gratitude

  “We should certainly count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count.” — Neal A. Maxwell (1926 – 2004) American scholar & educator

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Freedom Is Not Free

When I wrote the “Destiny” historical fiction trilogy that tells my Armenian family’s story, I had no idea that the religious intolerance and violence themes would be emerging again. Yet, they have. Not just in the Middle East region, but … Continue reading

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Work… Or Not

  “The world is full of willing people, some willing to work, the rest willing to let them.” — Robert Frost (1874 – 1963) American poet

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You Are Worth Strong Self Esteem

  “Until you value yourself, you won’t value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it.” — M. Scott Peck (1936 – 2005) American psychiatrist & author

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PJ Party

Launched in 2004, National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day is celebrated every year on April 16. It’s a sort of reward for staying up nights working on your taxes. If you work from home, PJs for work may not … Continue reading

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National Tax Day

For National Tax Day, here’s a look at some quotes regarding the income tax. “They can’t collect legal taxes from illegal money.” — Al Capone aka “Scarface” (1899 – 1947) American gangster & businessman   “A fine is a tax … Continue reading

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War Is Hell

  “It is only those who have neither fired a shot nor heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded who cry aloud for blood, more vengeance, more desolation. War is hell.”  — William Tecumseh Sherman (1820 – 1891) Union … Continue reading

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Succeed Happily

  “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.” — Albert Schweitzer (1875 – 1965) French theologian, philosopher, physician, and Nobel laureate

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National Cheese Fondue Day

  For National Cheese Fondue Day, I gleefully share a recipe from my book: “Champagne! Facts, Fizz, Food, & Fun.” (Yes, still available in paperback and digital formats.) This timeless classic may be decades old, but it still reigns as … Continue reading

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Find Your Contentment

  “If I can be somewhere with sunshine and have bare feet and a book, I’m happy.” — KT Tunstall (1975 – ) Scottish singer-songwriter

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National Unicorn Day

In ancient Greek times, people believed unicorns lived in India. The magically mythical, horse-like beings have been celebrated ever since. A favorite with children, unicorns are celebrated by young and old each year on April 9th. So, here are a … Continue reading

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Live!

  “Don’t forget until too late that the business of life is not business, but living.” B.C. Forbes (1880-1954) Scottish-American journalist and author

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Calling All Beer Fans

Celebrate National Beer Day with your favorite brew. For me, I’ll take my beer in a marinade or a splendid pub cheese.  Try this beauty served up with crackers, raw veggies, or warm pretzels.   Beer Cheese 3 T butter … Continue reading

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Do It!

    “Do or do not. There is no try.” — Yoda in “Star Wars”

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Chick, Chick, Chick!

  “The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it.” — Arnold H. Glasow (1905 – 1998) American businessman & humorist

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Savour the Season

“There is that in the glance of a flower which may at times control the greatest of creation’s braggart lords.” — John Muir (1838 – 1914) Scottish-born American naturalist and author from his book “A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf,” published … Continue reading

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National Chocolate Mousse Day

Celebrate National Chocolate Mousse Day with my Super Simple Triple Chocolate Mousse. Luscious layers of chocolate mousse get adorned with whipped cream and fresh berries.       Super Simple Triple Chocolate Mousse This is not only Super Simple, but … Continue reading

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Loyalty

  “Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.” — John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892 – 1973) English author & philosopher

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Ah, But, Of Course!

Decisions, decisions. I must announce my long-thought-out decision. I have decided to retire. This means I will no longer write books, including fiction, nonfiction, and cookbooks. I will also not record and produce audiobooks, including my own books or those … Continue reading

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