Monthly Archives: December 2025

Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  Happiest New Year wishes to you!   “Life is too short not to celebrate nice moments!” — Jürgen Klopp (1967 – ) German football manager

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Go For It

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Do not be intimidated. Live positively, hopefully, and fully. “Today’s accomplishments were yesterday’s impossibilities.” — Robert H. Schuller (1929 – 2015) American Christian pastor, motivational speaker, & author

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Goals

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

A new year is just ahead. My wish is that you can make it a great one. Goals If you are uncertain, timid or vague, If you are not sure which is the way. If you are concerned what the … Continue reading →

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Sing… even in Silence

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

“You have not converted a man because you have silenced him.” — John Morley (1838 – 1923) British statesman, writer, & newspaper editor When someone is bullied into silence or socially withdraws because others are constantly whining and ranting their … Continue reading →

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Don’t Worry; Be Happy

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” — Mahatma Gandhi (1869 – 1948) Indian lawyer and political ethicist

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Politics

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  “There is a tendency for things to right themselves.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882) American essayist & philosopher That sums up politics in America. While some seek change, others are grateful that change has happened. And so … Continue reading →

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Hope… Always Hope

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  “Spend enough time around success and failure, and you learn a reverence for possibility.” — Dale A. Dauten (1950 – ) American businessman, innovator, & author

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To Your Wealth

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

“It is health which is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” — Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) Indian lawyer, spiritual & political leader, & nonviolent resistance advocate

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Be Happy

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  “Happiness is a warm puppy.” — Charles M. Schulz (1922 – 2000) American cartoonist

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Ahhhhh, Compassion

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” — Dalai Lama (14th is Tenzin Gyatso, born 1935) Spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism With all the bigoted and needless violence of late, I find it interesting that … Continue reading →

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Get Giddy!

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

    “Sanity and happiness are an impossible combination.” — Mark Twain (pen name for Samuel Langhorne Clemens) (1835 – 1910) American writer & humorist       Hah! Rather redefines giddiness! Find lots of happiness insights in the “Happiness: … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Dear Friends

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  “Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.” — Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) American social activist & stateswoman US First Lady: 1933-45; Ambassador to UN Throughout the year, … Continue reading →

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Love You, Mom!

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

      Thanks, Mom, for being the wonderful person you are!           Sir Ronald and I have been enjoying our visit with Mom. At 95 years young, we are blessed to see her thriving in … Continue reading →

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Smile, Baby, Smile!

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  “A smile can open a heart faster than a key can open a door.” AND it’s beautifully contagious. Pass it on.

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Choose Encouragement Over Discouragement

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

“A person who tells you that you are not good enough knows that you are better than they are.” — Cathy Burnham Martin Author, voiceover artist, and dedicated foodie Life comes with numerous challenges, and they seem to intensify during … Continue reading →

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Perfection!

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  “The most perfect technique is that which is not noticed at all.” –Pablo Casals (1876-1973) Spanish-born cellist, conductor, and composer

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Hope! Always Hope!

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” — Hal Borland (1900 – 1978) American writer & journalist The holiday season can be glorious, but for many, it comes with great sorrow and challenges. My wish for you … Continue reading →

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