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National Brownie Day
Let’s harken back to my 1998 variation on a popular mint brownie recipe. (We redubbed it with the Café Martin name, as that’s how Ron and I have long referred to our home.) And it’s perfect for the holidays and … Continue reading
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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
“We have not forgotten, nor will we. We live in a world made more free, more just, and more peaceful by those who will answer roll call no more, those who will report for muster never again. We do remember … Continue reading
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The Art of Attitude
“Be gentle with yourself, learn to love yourself, to 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 & … Continue reading
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Dare to Be Confident!
“Confidence is a very fragile thing.” — Joe Montana (1956- ) American former NFL quarterback
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Vote Early & Vote Often!
A friend of ours, is seeking help through Votes for her for the Bar Boss 2023 Bartender of the Year contest. We enjoy a great many friendships with folks who tend bar, so we are pleased to help Tami. If … Continue reading
Cookie Monster!
Let’s look ahead to tomorrow, which is National Cookie Day, launched in 1987 by Ohio’s Blue Chip Cookie Company. Everyone has a favorite cookie, and more cookies are baked in the month of December than any other! But why not … Continue reading
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Don’t Fritter Away National Fritters Day!
Whip up some yummy fritters to tantalize your taste buds! “They” say that fritters have been around since the days of ancient Rome, and their popularity is even greater today. For breakfast or dessert, it’s tough … Continue reading
November Is National Pepper Month
We are blessed to have luscious peppers available to us throughout the year. We often may think of sautéing peppers and onions to add to a sandwich… or stuffing whole peppers as an entrée. But I made … Continue reading
Why Grow Up?
“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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Celebrate National French Toast Day
Breakfast, lunch, or dinner? National French Toast Day is today. Celebrate it sweet or savory. Savory, you say? Sure. Sauté up some sweet onions and sliced mushrooms. (A combo of oyster, shiitake, & cremini makes mushroom mahhhvelousness.) … Continue reading
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Believe!
“The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.” — Mark Twain (1835-1910) (Pen name for Samuel Langhorne Clemens) 19th Century American author and humorist
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Celebrate National Cake Day
“A party without cake is just a meeting.” — Julia Child (1912 – 2004) American cooking expert, author & TV personality
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Many Thanks!
Some shop today… okay, millions shop today. Millions also say, “Thank you” again. Thanksgiving was a most delightful day, filled with fine food and fabulous friends. Thanks to all for making Café Martin sparkle with blessings and Life’s love!!!
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Thank You!
“Gratitude is riches. Complaint is poverty.” — Doris Day (1922 – 2019) American actress & singer Today reminds me of the importance of living with an attitude of gratitude. Today and everyday I thank God for the richness with which … Continue reading
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Believe!
“Seeing is not believing; believing is seeing! You see things, not as they are, but as you are.” — Eric Butterworth (1916 – 2003) Canadian-American metaphysical author and Unity minister
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National Stuffing Day
This is a great time to do early preps for your turkey’s stuffing. I get all my onions and celery finely diced, sauteed, and seasoned ahead of time. (I even freeze them earlier in the month.) Then it’s Super Simple … Continue reading
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World Children’s Day
“The theme for World Children’s Day 2023 is ‘For Every Child, Every Right!’ The day serves as a powerful reminder of the unwavering commitment to ensuring that all children, regardless of their background or circumstances, are afforded the opportunity to … Continue reading
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National Soup Day
Today is National Soup Day in Germany. Well, I’m going to celebrate it New England style with some Lobster Newburg. In my photo, you see a great way to go extra fancy for a full lobster bisque entrée. I garnished … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse!
Walt Disney’s iconic cartoon character Mickey Mouse made his debut on November 18, 1928, in the animated short “Steamboat Willie.” (Minnie also made her public debut the same day, so… Happy Birthday to Minnie, too!) … Continue reading
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Loving Home
“Love is easy, but if you want a daily happy home, be sure your beloved knows that you like them.” — Cathy Burnham Martin, author “The Bimbo Has Brain… and Other Freaky Facts” Quiet Thunder Publishing, 2017
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Great American Smokeout
The 3rd Thursday of November is the day that communities come together in the fight against tobacco addiction. Go tobacco-free today during the Great American Smokeout. Reportedly, some 34 million people in America alone still smoke, despite the fact that … Continue reading
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You CAN Do It!
“The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” — Carlos Castaneda (1925 – 1998) Peruvian-American writer
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Fly, Baby, Fly!
“Never interrupt someone doing something you said couldn’t be done.” — Amelia Earhart (1897 – disappeared 1937) American aviation pioneer & writer
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World Kindness Day
In celebrating World Kindness Day, we are all fully aware of the ugliness in the “big picture.” But this day is an opportunity to apply a little tenderness in our homes, schools, or workplaces. The 2023 theme is “Be Kind … Continue reading
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Glorious Gratitude
Today I feel grateful for a great many things. I think I will choose to mention the 6 wonderful weeks of fall foliage that we have enjoyed. Now, as I look across our meadow, I still see glimpsed of the … Continue reading
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Celebrate Veterans Day
“Life without liberty is like a body without spirit.” — Kahlil Gibran (1883 – 1931) Lebanese-American writer & poet This is Veterans Day. Thank you to all veterans on this and every day.
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The Few! The Proud! The Marines!
Happy 248th Birthday to the Marines! On November 10, 1775, the US Marine Corps was officially established by the 2nd Continental Congress to strengthen naval forces during the Revolutionary War. Recruitment headquarters immediately opened in a popular spot… the Tun … Continue reading
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This Is World Freedom Day!
November 9, 1989, is the day that the Berlin Wall, which separated East and West Berlin, was breached, ultimately leading to its demolition. An ABC news affiliate anchor at the time, I was honored to cover the events along … Continue reading
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Happy Harvey Wallbanger Day!
Looking for a wild and crazy boat drink? Or perhaps an Italian spin on a classic cocktail. Consider a Harvey Wallbanger… but be prepared. Sure, it’s just a kicked-up screwdriver, but the Galliano “kick” delivers 42.3% alcohol. Created in the … Continue reading
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You Are Tough Enough
“Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles.” — Alex Karras (1935 – 2012) American football player; NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame 2020
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Action
“You can’t build a reputation on what you’re going to do.” — Henry Ford (1863 – 1947) American industrialist; founder of Ford Motor Company
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Choose Success
“It’s the person who has done nothing who is sure nothing can be done.” — Sam Ewing (1921 – 2001) American journalist, author, and humorist
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Powerful, Heart Wrenching & Raw
Destiny of Daring: Never Forget has been blessed with another wonderful 5-star review! This comes from Mr. N at N.N. Light’s Book Heaven. “This is the book that was needed to complete the story of this Armenian family’s past, present … Continue reading
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Dialogue, Please!
“Two monologues do not make a dialogue.” — Jeff Daly American podcast host of the Daly Dose of Veterans Intel
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Myths, Lies, and Other Lunacy
Following the 50-day military conflict in 2014 between Israel and Hamas, Professor Alan Johnson delivered a powerful speech entitled, “Six Myths About Hamas” to give the audience some historical context. He is a senior research fellow at the Britain Israel … Continue reading
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My New Book Launches Today!
When we open unknown doors, are we ready for what we may find on the other side? How do we bring harmony out of absolute chaos? Can we forgive after heinous atrocities? Questions we may find ourselves asking today, interestingly … Continue reading
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Happy Halloween!
We do love Halloween! And silly costumes. So, Sir Ronald and I went directly from the circus to the Halloween party. The lion tamer and his lion. So silly. So fun! Happy Halloween!
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Progress
“The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.” — Joseph Joubert (1754 – 1824) French moralist & essayist
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Escalate Not
I cannot help but note that one reprisal begets another… forevermore. The US warns Iran and its proxies to not assault us or else suffer the consequences. But Syria does anyway. Then they are angered that the US responds, as … Continue reading
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