Author Archives: Cathy Burnham Martin

About Cathy Burnham Martin

Author of 25+ 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."

Forward, Ho!

  “The greatest thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841-1936) Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court

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Follow Through

  “You have to have confidence in your ability and then be tough enough to follow through.” — Rosalynn Carter (1927 – 2023) Former First Lady of the US

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World Prayer Day

The first Friday of March is World Prayer Day. Express the spirit of worship, solidarity, and shared faith with this year’s theme, Psalm 139:14: “I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and that … Continue reading

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Balance

“There is a tendency for things to right themselves.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882) American essayist & philosopher  

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Grammar, Good Grief

National Grammar Day is observed annually to encourage correct grammar in both verbal and written language. “Texting has reduced the number of waste words, but it has also exposed a black hole of ignorance about traditional – what a cranky … Continue reading

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Wildfire Danger

With more than 175 fires burning across the Carolinas and elsewhere, we are reminded to count our blessings.     200+ homes were evacuated as some 500 acres are burning in our county, sparked by a tree blown down by … Continue reading

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Expert at Errors

“An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made in a very narrow field.” — Niels Bohr (1885-1962) Danish physicist & Nobel Prize winner

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Hello, Springtime!

“Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn.” — Lewis Grizzard (1946 – 1994) American writer & humorist     I deeply appreciate temperatures dancing in the 60s & 70s. Trees and shrubs are all fully … Continue reading

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Damn True

“Substitute damn every time you’re inclined to write very; your editor will delete it, and the writing will be just as it should be.” — Mark Twain (1835 – 1910) American author and humorist There are times where the written … Continue reading

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No Judge

“Whoever undertakes to set himself up as a judge of Truth and Knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the gods.” — Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955) German-born theoretical physicist; developed the theory of relativity

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Starry Night

“It has to be dark for the stars to appear.” — Warren W. Wiersbe (1929 – 2019) American Christian clergyman & writer

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Happy 75th, Sir Ronald!

  Happy 75th Birthday to Sir Ronald!           We got to do one of those bucket list trips to Australia and New Zealand.         Sooo many memorable moments! Here’s lookin’ at you, kid!

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Opt for Optimism

“I am an optimist–it does not seem to be much use being anything else.” — Winston Churchill (1874-1965) British statesman, soldier & writer; former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

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Presidents Day

“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” — Warren Bennis (1925 – 2014) American scholar & author

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Just Thinking

  “Patience is also a form of action.” — Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) French sculptor

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National Flag of Canada Day

At 12 noon on February 15, 1965, Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag flew for the first time on Parliament Hill. 1 year later, February 15th officially was deemed National Flag of Canada Day, reflecting Canadians’ common values of … Continue reading

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Love

  “To the world, you may be one person, but to one person you are the world.” — Unknown     Our own value is often unknown to us unless we dare to let ourselves be loved and feel love. … Continue reading

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Climb Up!

  “Nothing is too high for a man to reach, but he must climb with care and confidence.” — Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) Danish poet, novelist & writer of fairy tales

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Hmmmmm….

Beware the messages of people who point fingers and rant about other’s hatred, when they are the ones repeatedly spewing hatred and negative attacks. Hmmmmmm…. “Hatred is the anger of the weak.” — Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897) French author

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Purrrrrrrrr….

National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day started with the Greek storyteller Aesop (620 – 564 BC), who said, “Don’t cry over spilt milk.”       Since then, many people have repeated his philosophy and added their own spins. … Continue reading

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LOL

  “My way of joking is to tell the truth. It is the funniest joke in the world.” — George Bernard Shaw (1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & critic

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Pizza! Pizza!

  This is National Pizza Day, so have one delivered, go to your favorite pizzeria, or whip one up at home.       Pizza on the Grill What? No pizza stone? No problem… you CAN make great pizza directly … Continue reading

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National Iowa Day

  Joining the nation in 1846, the 29th state is also known as the Hawkeye State.       With corn fields and farming often getting top billing, Iowa has much more to offer.       Its oldest city … Continue reading

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Wear Red for Awareness

Wearing red on Fridays can signify various things, including paying tribute to all military veterans. However, the first Friday of February is also National Wear Red Day for a very different reason. This date signifies the annual campaign to raise … Continue reading

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Ahhhhh, Politics

“Under democracy, one party always devotes its chief energies to trying to prove that the other party is unfit to rule – and both commonly succeed, and are right.” — H.L. Mencken (1880-1956) American journalist & essayist

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So, There!

“Irreverence is the champion of liberty and its only sure defense.” — Mark Twain (1835-1910) 19th Century American author and humorist (pen name for Samuel Langhorne Clemens)

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Stew on This!

  Celebrate National Homemade Soup Day with a bountiful bowl of soup that soothes your very soul. For my hubby, Sir Ronald, something thick and beefy fills the bill. No need to open a canned soup when scrumptious is this … Continue reading

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National Day the Music Died

The Winter Dance Party Tour scheduled 24 concerts in 24 days visiting 24 mid-western cities. Though it started on January 23rd, it ended abruptly on February 3, 1959, when wintery weather caused a plane to crash shortly after take-off into … Continue reading

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Ahhhhhh…..

“Be gentle with yourself, learn to love yourself and forgive yourself, for only as we have the right attitude toward ourselves can we have the right attitude toward others.” — Wilferd A. Peterson (1900 – 1995) American author

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National Freedom Day

We all know that freedom is not free, for there remain people with ideologies who would take it from us. For National Freedom Day, I look at comments from two people who worked hard to protect and preserve our freedoms. … Continue reading

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No Polls Hold Sway

    We need not all like a person’s personality in order to recognize his courage, especially when the nation and world needs it most dearly.     “Abraham Lincoln did not go to Gettysburg having commissioned a poll to … Continue reading

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Be Done with Evil

“The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.” — Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955) German-born theoretical physicist; developed the theory of relativity

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National Corn Chip Day

  If you are of a certain age, you may well recall tuna casseroles topped with potato chips. For National Corn Chip Day, we suggest topping your dish with Fritos… regular or scoop-style, or any other chip made from corn … Continue reading

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Oops!

  “Freedom is not worth having if it does not connote freedom to err.” — Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) Indian lawyer, spiritual & political leader, and nonviolent resistance advocate

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Let’s Laugh About It

    “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” – Irish proverb

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National Spouses Day

Let me espouse my spouse on National Spouses Day (which falls on the 24-and 1/2 anniversary of our first date). Sir Ronald is the craziest, smartest, funniest, loveliest man I could ever have married. I am blessed (& burdened) by … Continue reading

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Just Imagine

“It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.” — Robert H. Goddard (1882-1945) American engineer, professor, and physicist Credited with building the world’s first liquid-fueled … Continue reading

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Lobacious Lobster

  For Lobster Thermidor Day, I open my 2017 cookbook Lobacious Lobster. Among the “Decadently Super Simple Recipes” is KISS Lobster Thermidor (page 89), ideal for Lobster Thermidor Day!     KISS Lobster Thermidor The first time I was served … Continue reading

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Be Someone’s Light

  “Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.” — J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) English author & philologist

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Calmness….

    “Calmness is the cradle of power.” — Josiah Gilbert Holland (1819 – 1881) American novelist & essayist

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