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Author Archives: Cathy Burnham Martin
Never Waste Youth
“Youth is not entirely a time of life; it is a state of mind. Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old by deserting their ideals. You are as young as your faith, as old … Continue reading
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Ahhhh, Sweet Forgiveness
“If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness, and fears.” — Glenn Clark (1882 – 1956) American Author Forgiveness is the best gift we can give to anyone, ourselves included.
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Discovery!
“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.” — William James (1842 – 1910) American philosopher & psychologist
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Thinking Straight
“The trouble with most people is that they think with their hopes or fears or wishes rather than with their minds.” — Will Durant (1885 – 1981) American historian & philosopher
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Aim High
“Aim above morality. Be not simply good, be good for something.” — Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862) American naturalist, philosopher, and writer
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Loyalty
“It is better to be faithful than famous.” — Theodore Roosevelt (1858 – 1919) 26th US President
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Hope Lives!
“Spend enough time around success and failure, and you learn a reverence for possibility.” — Dale Dauten (1949 – ) American columnist & president of Lumina Corporation
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Liberty Lives!
“Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” — Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) American statesman; 16th President: 1861-65; assassinated following Civil War
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Attitude Counts
“It is no use doing what you like; you have got to like what you do.” — Winston Churchill (1874-1965) British statesman, military officer, & United Kingdom Prime Minister
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Believe!
“There is a difference between conceit and confidence. Conceit is bragging about yourself. Confidence means you believe you can get the job done.” — Johnny Unitas (1933 – 2002) American football quarterback
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Tolerance and Courage
“The test of tolerance comes when we are in a majority; the test of courage comes when we are in a minority.” — Ralph Washington Stockman (1889 – 1970) American pastor; New York City Christ Church We’ve all … Continue reading
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Freedom Rings
“Freedom is not America’s gift to the world; it is Almighty God’s gift to every man and woman in this world.” — Ronald Reagan (1911 – 2004) American actor & 40th U.S. President; also President of Screen Actors Guild … Continue reading
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We’re Cooking Now!
For National “Cook for Christmas” Day, I prefer to think of it as PRE-Cook for Christmas. These are the days when I prep all that I can ahead of the holiday celebrations. Thus, at party time, I can enjoy the … Continue reading
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National Comfort Food Day
For National Comfort Food Day, hearty meals like chicken pot pie, warm soups, and meatloaf come to mind. So, I opened up “Fifty Years of Fabulous Family Favorites,” the “Brunch, Lunch & Entrees” edition in … Continue reading
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Let Hope Glow
“My hopes are not always realized, but I always hope.” — Ovid (Plubius Ovidius Naso) (43 BC – 17 AD) Roman poet
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Apple Pie Day
I salute this classic All-American favorite dessert. For the Christmas holidays, I like to toss in some cranberries or dried cranberries for color and zest… and a few raisins for sweetness. A lattice crust lets the fruity colors shine through. … Continue reading
Principles Matter
“Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.” — Alexander Hamilton (1757 – 1804) American military officer, Founding Father of the US, & 1st US Secretary of the Treasury (1789-1795)
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See Food Dieting
“The second day of a diet is always easier than the first. By the second day, you’re off it.” — Jackie Gleason(1916 – 1987) American actor & comedian Happy Holidays!
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Let Freedom Ring!
“Men fight for freedom, then they begin to accumulate laws to take it away from themselves.” — Unknown
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Gratitude!
“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.” — Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915) American writer, publisher, & philosopher Thank you to my friends… from near and dear to far away and fabulous! I feel totally blessed … Continue reading
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Gift Planning
“I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you.” — Joyce Meyer (1943 – ) American author
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Cherish the Moment
Temps will reach 71° today, but we had our first frost last night. Thus, this will likely be this season’s final rose blossom. “From the withered tree, a flower blooms.” — Zen saying
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Be Fearless
“I love the man that can smile in trouble, gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink. He whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his … Continue reading
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National Eat a Cranberry Day
I love cranberries. fresh, crispy, and crazy sassy! ‘Tis the season to make your favorite cranberry sauce and/or cranberry relish. Another fun twist is Cranberry Applesauce. The color is luscious, and you can tweak the sassiness to suit your personal … Continue reading
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Divisiveness – Nothing New
“America now is stumbling through the darkness of hatred and divisiveness. Our values, our principles, and our determination to succeed as a free and democratic people will give us a torch to light the way. And we will survive and … Continue reading
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National Gingerbread Cookie Day
For National Gingerbread Cookie Day I salute Mom Burnham… again. For decades she handmade gingerbread boys and girls for the trick-or-treaters at Halloween, but she often made and froze extras so we could enjoy them through the holiday season, too. … Continue reading
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War Settles Nothing
“When people speak to you about a preventive war, you tell them to go and fight it. After my experience, I have come to hate war. War settles nothing.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890 – 1969) 34th US President Supreme … Continue reading
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Ah, Trust
“To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.” — George MacDonald (1824 – 1905) Scottish author
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Mulled Wassail Time
For National Apple Cider Day I offer my Mulled Wassail recipe. Though initially styled for the holiday season in 1980, when standard coffee percolators were still standard, this hot cider punch is also easy to make in a slow … Continue reading
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Silence Is Not Always Golden
“Silence will save me from being wrong (and foolish), but it will also deprive me of the possibility of being right.” — Igor Stravinsky (1882 – 1971) Russian composer & conductor
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International Day for Tolerance
As people and nations hold grudges and wage wars, but I think it’s important to remember what we need in the long term. “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” — Albert Einstein (1879 … Continue reading
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Worthy All the While
“True empathy is rooted in humility and the understanding that there are many people with as much to contribute in life as you.” — Anand Mahindra (1955 – ) Indian billionaire businessman
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Holy Guacamole!
Celebrate National Spicy Guacamole Day with your favorite level of spiciness… mild, medium, hot, or crazy-off-the-charts. A Second Helping , book 2 in my Dockside Dining trio of recipes that are easy to prepare with very little effort or kitchen equipment, … Continue reading
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No Termites, Please
“Assumptions are the termites of relationships.” — Henry Winkler (1945 – ) American actor
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True Friend
“A true friend accepts who you are, but also helps you become who you should be.” — Unknown
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Veterans Day Salute!
“For the veterans, thank you for bravely doing what you’re called to do so we can safely do what we’re free to do.” — Unknown Freedom is never free.
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National Civic Pride Day
For National Civic Pride Day, I take this moment to say an enormous THANK YOU to everyone who is out there helping others. We see it en mass here in western North Carolina, where workers and volunteers go above and … Continue reading
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Positivity Perspective
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” — Wayne Dyer (1940-2015) American author
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Fall into Hope
Hope gets restored in many ways. Here in western NC, while so many people, businesses, and towns continue to struggle through storm destruction recovery, I am also reminded daily of Mother Nature’s blessings. Our daily temperatures … Continue reading
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Compassion
“Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life’s search for love and wisdom.” — Rumi (1207-1273) Persian poet
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