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Author Archives: Cathy Burnham Martin
You’ve Got This
“If you ever feel like you want to give up, think of all the little things that have made you smile… Hang on and live for those things.” — Cathy Burnham Martin
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Happy Independence Day!
We have our issues, as we always have… as all nations do. However, we Americans are especially blessed. We have innovation, a good economy, and ever-opening opportunities. Our individual perceptions, perspectives, and personal experiences can sway our opinions. Despite divisiveness, … Continue reading
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Air Conditioning Appreciation
This is one hot summer… everywhere! Today is Air Conditioning Appreciation Day. Enjoy it, if you’ve got it. If not, take great care to stay out of the sun, or in the water, or near a fan. And hydrate! (Nope… … Continue reading
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Patience, Please
“Patience is also a form of action.” — Auguste Rodin (1840 – 1917) French sculptor
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‘Tis Better to Hope
“In all things, it is better to hope than to despair.” — Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (1749 – 1832) German writer & polymath
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Just Whisper
“Listen now to the gentle whispers of hope.” — Charles D. Brodhead (1827 – 1913) American politician, PA rep
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Blossom Time
“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” — Marcel Proust (1871 – 1922) French novelist & literary critic
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Thank You, Friends
A true friend accepts who you are but also helps you become who you should be. My most sincere gratitude to all who have been true to me and helped me grow along the way.
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Disagreement
“Just as war is freedom’s cost, disagreement is freedom’s privilege.” — Bill Clinton (1946 – ) (born William Jefferson Blythe III) American politician & lawyer 42nd U.S. President
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Act Anyway
“Courage is simply the willingness to be afraid and act anyway.” — Robert Anthony Rodriguez (1987 – ) American motivational speaker, Paralympian, and disabilities advocate Thanks to all who serve in our military, as first responders, and as other … Continue reading
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Patience. Patience. Patience.
The ability to endure challenging times without getting upset requires developing a worthy skill set. However, maintaining a positive attitude while awaiting long-term results is far from easy. Hang in there. The wait is worthwhile. “Patience is bitter, but its … Continue reading
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Happy 75th Mom and Dad
75 years ago today, Mom and Dad married. Bittersweet. We celebrate Mom turning 95 and still living independently. Gracious, awesome, active. But she misses Dad every single day. God bless.
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Call for Compassion
“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
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Moral Courage
“It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world, and moral courage so rare.” — Mark Twain (1835-1910) (Pen name for Samuel Langhorne Clemens) 19th Century American author and humorist
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Ahhh, Tolerance
Sadly, understanding, acceptance, and respect for others are challenging qualities for us mere humans. Pray for our growth. “Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself.” — Robert Green Ingersoll (1833 – 1899) … Continue reading
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Happy Summer Solstice!
The longest day of the year is upon us! Live every blessed minute of it.
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No Winners
“People rarely win wars; governments rarely lose them.” — Arundhati Roy (1961 – ) Indian author & activist
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Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day to all you Papas out there! “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. … Continue reading
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Light It Up!
“There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” — Edith Wharton (1862 – 1937) American writer & designer
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Friendship Rises Above It All
“A quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship.” — Saint Francis de Sales (1567 – 1622) Savoyard Catholic prelate
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Determination
“Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way.” — Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) American statesman 16th President 1861-65 Assassinated following the Civil War
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Opening Eyes
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” — Edgar Degas (1834 – 1917) French Impressionist artist
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Live Boldly
“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” — Annie Dillard (1945 – ) American Pulitzer Prize-winning author
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Ability
“It is a fine thing to have ability, but the ability to discover ability in others is the true test.” — Elbert Hubbard (1856 – 1915) American writer, publisher, & philosopher Editor & founder of Roycroft Press
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Ups & Downs & All-Arounds
June 6th is an annual date on which we salute one of the world’s oldest and most enduring toys. Not to “string” you along, the yo-yo is iconic.
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Savoring Spring
I am greatly enjoying the last weeks of Spring with so many lovely flowers in bloom. We mow many acres of lush lawns and meadows. I repeatedly marvel at our fruit trees, and … Continue reading
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Hope Lives
“I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best.” — Benjamin Disraeli (1804 – 1881) British statesman, conservative politician, and writer; Twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
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Positivity
“In times of great stress or anxiety, it’s always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive.” Lee Iacocca (1924 – 2019) American executive & automotive pioneer
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Thinking Is Not Overrated
“When uncontrolled, your mind can be very dangerous to you, but when controlled, it can develop unlimited power.” — Norman Vincent Peale (1898 – 1993) American clergyman and best-selling author (from his book The Power of Positive Thinking)
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Calmness Counts
“You can’t always control what goes on outside, but you can always control what goes on inside.” — Wayne Dyer (1940-2015) American author
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Smile Power
“A smile can open a heart faster than a key can open a door.” This common saying reflects on more than a mere ability to open a door. It indicates the chance for a positive attitude. No matter what the … Continue reading
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Patience, Pleeeease
“Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.” — Plautus (c254 BC – 184 BC) Roman playwright
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And the Reason Is…
“A person usually has two reasons for doing something: a good reason and the real reason.” — Thomas Carlyle (1795 – 1881) Scottish historian and essayist
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Memorial Day
A deeply heartfelt thank you on this Memorial Day to all our fallen heroes and their families. We honor the ultimate sacrifices made in securing and protecting our American freedoms.
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Smoke Screen
“Whenever ‘A’ attempts by law to impose his moral standards upon ‘B’, ‘A’ is most likely a scoundrel.” — H.L. Mencken (1880 – 1956) American journalist, editor, and cultural critic
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National Wyoming Day
In 1803, the U.S. bought most of Wyoming from France as part of the Louisiana Purchase. The Cowboy State became the 44th state in 1870. One year earlier, the Wyoming Territory led the nation and world in … Continue reading
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Slow It Down
Don’t be stuck in the past… Carry it with you just as the turtles do. For 25 years, May 23 has marked World Turtle Day. Both celebration and reminder, it’s a … Continue reading
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Persistence Counts
If you ever feel like you want to give up, think of all the little things that have made you smile… Hang on and live for those things. Just my thoughts today about persistence and never giving up.
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Be Richly Blessed
“Hope is the best part of our riches.” — Christian Nevell Bovee (1820 – 1904) American epigrammatic writer
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Springing Gleefully
“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” — Hal Borland (1900 – 1978) American writer & journalist I feel mightily blessed to be surrounded by gorgeous flowers and fruits that seem to be literally singing … Continue reading
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