Category Archives: Family — Says It All

  Yesterday I celebrated my Dad’s birthday in Heaven by doing something he would have loved.           I finished planting over 200 daffodil bulbs along our driveway, to add some little groupings we already have.   … Continue reading →

Today marks the 24th anniversary of my first date with Sir Ronald. 5 months later we were engaged and got married the following September. It has been my honor to love, honor, and torment him ever since! Happy Anniversary, Sir … Continue reading →

    Today is a day of sensational celebration. Mom celebrates her 94th birthday. She does this with her usual humbleness and grace.           Her greatest gifts are those she gives to all who know her. … Continue reading →

As I learned in Hawaii, where my sister has lived for the past 24 years, Ohana is the family you live with, and Ohana is the family you choose. For International Family Day, I thank you for being my family… … Continue reading →

  A Christmas blessing was mine as I got to spend a wonderful week with my merely marvelous mother!         And we enjoyed a very special guest at the Ladies Luncheon… our 100-year-old friend Marian Murachanian Major. … Continue reading →

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!!!

Each year on September 30, National Love People Day is recognized. For me, it was particularly remarkable this year to spend that day attending the wedding ceremony of the daughter of very special friends. Every now and then, it’s warmingly … Continue reading →

Today is Mom’s Birthday!!!  All of us blessed to still have Mothers with us here on this Earth regularly pinch ourselves. In our prayers, we include all Mothers in Heaven and those to become Mothers.       They are … Continue reading →

Too many years had passed since my sister and I were both with Mom for Mother’s Day. We enjoyed that blessing this year. Sir Ronald and I have spent Mother’s Day with Mom many times, but we kids got somewhat … Continue reading →

Among my many blessings is an extraordinary woman… my mother. Glenna Burnham is active and involved in life every single day. She nurtures us still and loves us all unconditionally. She sets the pace with an unwaveringly positive attitude. She … Continue reading →

        My Dad is the plumber I celebrate today. Though he is no longer with us on this planet, I send Bob Burnham my hug in heaven.           He and Mom got married … Continue reading →

Annually, the 2nd of March commemorates the Commonwealth of Nations as a show of solidarity and a time to renew vows of international cooperation. Originally called Empire Day, as a nod to the British Empire, this is noted as a … Continue reading →

We celebrate Middle Name Pride Day on the first Friday of the first full week in March. In 2023 it takes place on March 10. Great care is taken when parents and grandparents name a child. Sometimes a first and … Continue reading →

Anyone in New Hampshire in the mid-1980s may well remember local television exploding into a new era. New York television advertising executive, David Zamichow arrived as WMUR-TV’s new general manager in 1983. Smart, determined, and as visionary as they come, … Continue reading →

On this day in 1950, a remarkable man was born. He grew up as an only child, but never lost his childlike love of life. He loved sports, from tennis, golf, and baseball to hockey and football. Boats, particularly sailing, … Continue reading →

I take this occasion to say thank you to YOU! All my dear friends, family, and ohana (friends that have become family) mean more to me than all the riches on earth. I do not say it often enough, but … Continue reading →

Just returning home from a delightful, though brief 1-week visit with Mom. She is one dynamic person and classy lady. Never mind that she is active and healthy and vibrant at 92½ years young! As “President of my fan club,” … Continue reading →

Do you know of a musical quartet known as The Hall Sisters from Garner, North Carolina? These extremely talented sisters have played everywhere from the Grand Old Opry to Carnegie Hall. Mom and I had the pleasure of watching them … Continue reading →