Author Archives: Cathy Burnham Martin

About Cathy Burnham Martin

Author of 20+ books, and counting! A professional voice-over artist, dedicated foodie, and lifelong corporate communications geek, Cathy Burnham Martin has enjoyed a highly eclectic career, ranging from the arts and journalism to finance, telecommunications, and publishing. Along with her husband, Ron Martin, she has passions for entertaining, gardening, volunteering, active and visual arts, GREAT food, and traveling. Cathy often says, "I believe that we all should live with as much contagious enthusiasm as possible... Whether we're with friends or family, taking people along for the ride is more than half the fun."

National Hug Your Cat Day

Feline fans know that the love of a cat is amazingly impressive. They play, they hunt, they follow, they croon, they preen, they purrrrrrr, they nap, they bring us gifts they have worked to collect, and they adore their humans. … Continue reading

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National Audiobook Appreciation Month

A few years ago, I learned to produce my first audiobook and wondered why I had not done this 20 years earlier. They are fun to make, and I have recorded them for several types of books and various authors. … Continue reading

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National I Love My Dentist Day

I love my dentist today and every day. Dentists follow the difficult to maneuver paths to keep our smiles healthy, fix any broken teeth, apply fillings to cavities, and relieve any toothaches. It is at the dentist’s office that we … Continue reading

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National Say Something Nice Day

Kind words cost us nothing, but they just could mean the world to someone else. With likable folks, it’s easy to find positive things to say. That becomes a bit more challenging with any miserable person in our midst. Typically, … Continue reading

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Please Step Out of the Vehicle!

Let’s end the month with a bit of levity, with a nod of apology to all my friends who have served in law enforcement. This story so fondly reminds me of my dear mother-in-law, I simply had to share it. … Continue reading

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Observe Memorial Day

Tears fill my eyes each and every time I hear the song, “God Bless the U.S.A.” “And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave … Continue reading

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Let’s Cool the Divisiveness

“We need to stop being so hyper-focused on gender, race, age, and sexual stereotyping. Live and let live for crying out loud. From my perspective, we’ve gone so overboard with attempts to not insult someone or stereotype something about them … Continue reading

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National Hamburger Day!

Pick a burger, any burger… fresh or frozen. Today is the day to dig in! Choose your favorite, be it a basic burger or the cheesiest possible. Perhaps you like some of the nation’s regional flavor twists or a simple … Continue reading

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Be Astounding!

“If we did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.” — Thomas Edison (1847 – 1931) American inventor & businessman

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National Paper Airplane Day

Fly! Fly! Fly! Every May 26th comes this simple day of fanciful fun for children and adults. If you like folding your own paper airplanes, you may know the whimsical term “aerogami,” a nod to origami, the Japanese art of … Continue reading

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Know Thyself

“Master the perception principle.  Learn to know yourself.  Know the real person deep within you.” — Norman Vincent Peale (1898 – 1993) American Protestant clergyman and author from his best-selling book, “The Power of Positive Thinking” (Photo by Katrina Wright)

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Fanaticism

  “A fanatic is someone who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject.” — Winston Churchill (1874-1965) British statesman, soldier & author; former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom From an article in the “New York Times,” July … Continue reading

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But I Protest!

  “One man’s civil disobedience may be another man’s riot. One man’s riot may be another man’s civil disobedience. Our definition tends to vary based on which side of a protest we stand.” — Cathy Burnham Martin American author, voiceover … Continue reading

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National Strawberry Month

Very little rivals the nutritious scrumptiousness of a freshly picked strawberry! Raw or cooked, they are simply yummy! By request, I just made a strawberry-rhubarb pie for hubby… a favorite of his. (He actually wanted it for Christmas, but I … Continue reading

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Vision and Value

“Having a vision for your life allows you to live out of hope, rather than out of your fears.” — Stedman Graham (1951 –  ) American educator, author, and businessman (Image by Gerd Altmann)

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National Date Your Mate Month

Okay! It’s Friday… Date Night! For us that has often meant a trip to Home Depot, where we find ourselves so often, the staff calls us by our first names. We can do better for a Date Night…. For example, … Continue reading

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Journey Onward

“Before you can be creative, you must be courageous. Creativity is the destination, but courage is the journey.” — Joey Reiman (1953 – ) American businessman; Chairman, Brand New World Studios, NYC   (Photo by Camilo Goes)

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Bull!

  “Adding more bull to bull yields bigger bull.” ― Cathy Burnham Martin in “The Bimbo Has Brains: And Other Freaky Facts,” 2017

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Yay for Differing Opinions

“Whenever a fellow tells me he is bipartisan, I know he’s going to vote against me.” — Harry S. Truman (1884 – 1972) 33rd President of the United States   I simply think that one thing that is worse than … Continue reading

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National Mimosa Day

This is a day to celebrate brunch’s favorite adult beverage… a simple drink made from equal parts of champagne and orange juice. While variations abound, it was named “Mimosa” as the color closely resembles the flowers of the plant bearing … Continue reading

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Confidence

“Confidence doesn’t come out of nowhere.  It’s a result of something… hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication.” — Roger Staubach (1942 –  ) American football player

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Welcome a New Day

  “Begin each day with a fresh breath of air and a renewed attitude of positive possibilities.” — Cathy Burnham Martin – American author, voiceover artist & dedicated foodie   (Photo by Joel Henry)

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Ability

“We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done.” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807 – 1882) American poet (Image by Gerd Altmann)

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Think!

  “We are all role models. Our only choice is to be a good or bad one.” — Cathy Burnham Martin – American author, voiceover artist & dedicated foodie   That is a theme that I’ve used for dozens of … Continue reading

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Success!

  “Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.” — Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) British statesman, soldier & writer; former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (photo by Brett Jordan)

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National Shrimp Day

Okayyyyyyy! Go for the oxymoron and enjoy some crispy, cold jumbo shrimp cocktail with a zesty horseradish dipping sauce. Or simply grill some beauties in garlic butter and sprinkle with some favorite herbs. For extreme decadence, bake some colossal shrimp … Continue reading

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Potential

“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them to become what they are capable of being.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 – 1832) German playwright, poet, and statesman (Photo by Tumisu)

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Happy Mother’s Day!

This is the day of days to celebrate Super Mom’s everywhere. We likely all know or have known mothers, step-moms, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, mothers-in-law, and mothers-to-be. Every day, but today especially, is an opportunity to respect, honor, and say, “Thank you” … Continue reading

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Fly, Baby, Fly

“Fences are made for those who cannot fly.” — Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915) American writer, publisher & philosopher Editor & founder of Roycroft Press Note: He and his wife died aboard the RMS Lusitania when it was sunk by a German … Continue reading

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International Civility Awareness Month

The designation is meant to raise awareness of the decline of civility around the world. Hmmm…. Who among us was thinking, as a society, we’re not dealing with declining civility? (Photo by John Hain)   A website called CivilityExperts.com suggests … Continue reading

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Education versus Indoctrination

“What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.” — George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Irish playwright, critic, and political activist

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A Legend in her own Mind–LOL

“I’m bound to be a famous writer… decades after I’m gone.” — Cathy Burnham Martin, American author, voiceover artist & dedicated foodie Laughingly responding to a question from host Liz Gabert on BCTV’s “Life with Liz and Beyond”, September 14, … Continue reading

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Life Is a Miracle!

“Anyone who doesn’t believe in miracles is not a realist.” — David Ben-Gurion (1886 – 1973) Former Prime Minister of Israel (Photo by David Zawila)

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Have Confidence

  “The history of the world is full of men who rose to leadership by sheer force of self-confidence, bravery, and tenacity.” — Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) Indian lawyer, spiritual & political leader, and nonviolent resistance advocate

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National Pet Week

“Humans need a lot of reinforcement… loving, gentle encouragement.” — Bandit Martin (beloved dog and author)   Because this is National Pet Week, I thought you might like hearing some wise words from a pet. Our little Bandit (initially Mom … Continue reading

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National Oatmeal Cookie Day & National Raisin Day

What better way to celebrate both these days than with a warm, chewy oatmeal raisin cookie! So, here is my 1980 spin on my mother’s classic 1950s Oatmeal Icebox Cookies. Primarily, I used less sugar and more nuts and fruit. … Continue reading

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Creativity

  “Confidence in nonsense is a requirement for the creative process.” — Epictetus (c50-135AD) Greek philosopher (Photo by Matthieu Comoy)

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National Superheroes Day

I am blessed with one of the all-time best Mothers in or out of this world. She is my superhero. In a humble tribute to her, I wrote and released a special book on June 25, 2020, the day she … Continue reading

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Babe Ruth Day

  “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” – Babe Ruth (1895-1948) American Major League Baseball player (1914-1935) April 27th is celebrated in ballparks throughout the United States and Japan as “Babe Ruth Day” in honor … Continue reading

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Point of View

“A stumbling block to the pessimist is a stepping-stone to the optimist.” — Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) American social activist & First Lady (1933-1945); Ambassador to United Nations   Featured in: “Healthy Thinking Habits: 7 Attitude Skills Simplified” 2015 “A Healthier … Continue reading

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