Monthly Archives: September 2025

Whoopie!

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Tomorrow is National Homemade Cookie Day. A friend recently asked for my Mom’s Whoopie Pie recipe, as she had misplaced Volume 1 of my “Fifty Years of Fabulous Family Favorites: Starters, Sippers & Sweets.”  I understand; these are the very … Continue reading →

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Mr. & Mrs. James Oberle

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

“And I like large parties. They’re so intimate. At small parties, there isn’t any privacy.” ―  F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896 – 1940) American novelist & essayist From his 1925 “The Great Gatsby”     How delicious to be a guest … Continue reading →

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As a Stupid Question Day

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Today’s the Day. This is “Ask a Stupid Question Day.” So, go ahead and ask a stupid question. No worries, because there is no such thing. (The answers, however, may be downright ridiculous!)

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Well, Yes!

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

    “If the camel once gets his nose in a tent, his body will soon follow.” — Arabian proverb    

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Humor, Please

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Who needs a little humor? “Humor: and Other Life Seasonings” launches today in paperback and digital book formats. The 5th book in my Life Seasonings series follows “Perspectives,” “Hope,” “Happiness,” and “Forgiveness.” “Humor” is a fun little guide to living … Continue reading →

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Fall Flowers

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

“Earth laughs in flowers.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882) American writer & philosopher  

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Generosity of Spirit

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

    “A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” -Greek proverb

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You Gotta Have Heart

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

“A good heart is better than all the heads in the world.” Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873) English statesman, poet

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Peace, Please

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

September 21st is the annual International Day of Peace. May peace grow in everyone’s hearts.   “The world is now too small for anything but brotherhood.” — Arthur Powell Davies (1902 – 1957) English American Unitarian minister

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Sweet!

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

    “A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives the rose.” — Chinese proverb

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Respect for the Aged Day

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

I find it healthy to pause daily and express gratitude for the sage advice and guidance I have received from my elders. We are very blessed when those who have lived much longer than we set great examples and create … Continue reading →

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If You Believe…

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

“If you believe free speech is for you but not your political opponents, you’re illiberal. If no contrary evidence could change your beliefs, you’re a fundamentalist. If you believe the state should punish those with contrary views, you’re a totalitarian. … Continue reading →

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Wake Up Call

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

America felt a wide swath of hatred and intolerance on 9/11/2001. Today, we pause to reflect on more weaknesses in our human existence. From Martin Luther King, Jr. to Charlie Kirk, our nation has endured political and philosophical assassinations and … Continue reading →

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