Category Archives: Family — Says It All

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 →

Because November is National Adoption Month, I thought you might enjoy a little adoption update. Back on June 10th, I posted about our friends Rick and Claire Johnson watching over two tiny, twin fawns that had been orphaned when their … Continue reading →

Looking back at my photos taken for Granddaughter Ada’s 2nd birthday celebration on October 8th, I realize how many busy hands the celebration took. Everyone helped out. Adam and Caiti were constantly in motion, from last-minute touches for the special … Continue reading →

At 5:03 this morning, Ayla Wren was born to Caiti and Adam, making us happy Grandparents again. (Her name is pronounced with the long “I” sound for the Ay.) And making Mom a proud Great-Grandmother for the 3rd time! Ayla … Continue reading →