Monthly Archives: March 2026

World Poetry Day

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  For World Poetry Day, I share a news clipping that provided my first published writing. True… age 10, with several of my classmates… David Kehas, Sandra Robinson, Bonnie Mace, and Robert Lamy (not Lang, as in the paper).   … Continue reading →

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Happiness

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

“Let us know the happiness time brings, not count the years.” — Ausonius (c310 – 395 AD) Gallo-Roman poet, rhetorician & imperial tutor

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Laughter, Please

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

“When the first baby laughed for the first time, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies. And now when every new baby is born its first laugh … Continue reading →

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Open!

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  “Minds are like parachutes — they only function when they are open.” — Lord Thomas Dewar (1864 – 1930) Scottish distiller & humorist

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National Irish Food Day

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  ‘Tis National Irish Food Day, so you may want to celebrate with yummy, traditional Irish foods.       Corned beef and cabbage need not be your preference, and there are many other options. Shepherd’s Pie, Irish Stew, Guinness … Continue reading →

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Imagine the Possibilities

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  “Become a possibilitarian.  No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities — always see them, for they’re always there.” — Norman Vincent Peale (1898 – 1993) American Protestant clergyman and … Continue reading →

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Metamorphosis

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

    “What the caterpillar calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly.” — Lao-tzu (aka Laozi) (circa 571BC to around 5th century BC) 6th-century Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism    

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National Write Down Your Story Day

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  Tell it! Your story matters. For National Write Down Your Story Day, let us put our insecurities and modesty aside. There is something in the story about each and every one of us that matters… deeply… and likely to … Continue reading →

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Thank You, K9s

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Salute our 4-legged heroes on National K9 Veterans Day… and every day! Founded by Joe White, a Vietnam War veteran and K9 handler, March 13 was chosen because it marks the official establishment of the US Army K9 Corps in … Continue reading →

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Buzz Buzz Buzz

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

“Bees are not your enemy if honey is your friend.” — Matshona Dhliwayo (1982 – ) Zimbabwe-born, Canadian-based philosopher & author They are buzzing on our weeping cherry tree!       And our peach and pear trees are starting … Continue reading →

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Choose Happiness

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

“Fame or integrity: which is more important?  Money or happiness: which is more valuable?  Success or failure: which is more destructive?  If you look to others for fulfillment, you will never truly be fulfilled.  If your happiness depends on money, … Continue reading →

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All-American Street Corn

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  For National Ranch Dressing Day, let’s take a classic, like Mexican Street Corn, and make it all-American.         Super Simple American Street Corn This easy switch from Mexican street corn starts by replacing cotija cheese and … Continue reading →

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For a Loving World

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

“A loving person lives in a loving world.  A hostile person lives in a hostile world.  Everyone you meet is your mirror.” — Ken S. Keys, Jr. (1921 – 1995) American author (Yup… I’m a bit of a monkey, but … Continue reading →

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Perspective

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

“When a man wants to murder a tiger, he calls it sport; when the tiger wants to murder him, he calls it ferocity.” — George Bernard Shaw (1856 – 1950) Irish playwright, critic, political activist, and Nobel laureate Perspective is … Continue reading →

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No More Rhetoric, Please

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

“The loudest voices we hear are those who advocate conflict, divisiveness.” — John C. Danforth (1936 – ) Episcopal Priest; US Senator (1976 – 1995); Missouri Attorney General (1969 – 1976) As a former U.S. Senator and ordained Episcopal priest, … Continue reading →

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Just Breathe…

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  From the smallest flowers…               … to our fruit trees bursting into bloom, Spring is in the air.       (Plum trees beat the apples, pears, and peaches.)         … Continue reading →

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Ah, Actuality!

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

“What you are thunders so that I cannot hear what you say to the contrary.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882) American essayist & philosopher

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Dream Through Darkness

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

“Without darkness, there are no dreams.” — Karla Kuban (1954 – ) American novelist Never lose faith, nor stop hoping.

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Oh, Say Can You See…

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a resolution making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the national anthem for the United States of America. I thank God for the brave people of yesterday, today, and tomorrow with the courage to struggle … Continue reading →

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Read, Baby, Read!

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

National Read Across America Day is also called Dr. Seuss Day. Well, it does fall on the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, who adopted the name “Dr. Seuss” while an undergraduate student at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. Read Across … Continue reading →

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Liberty!

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

“Liberty is the breath of life to nations.” — George Bernard Shaw (1856 – 1950) Irish playwright, critic, & political activist

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