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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Advance Reviews for “Destiny of Daring”

Though a plethora of personal life issues had me running wayyyyy behind in finishing the 3rd book in my Destiny historical fiction trilogy, I was still able to zip a few advance copies out to some reviewers. I am beyond … Continue reading

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No More!

There is no decent nor acceptable rationalization or justification for terrorism. Period. Such acts are cowardly efforts to inflict pain and suffering among innocent people who are not responsible for the perpetrators’ anger, issues, or complaints. And yet, these are … Continue reading

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National Mulligan Day

‘Tis beautiful to turn the page to a clean sheet of paper. Reset. Realign. Restart. Redo. Just breathe.

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Global Cat Day

Purrrrrfect! Cats are family, friends, and neighbors for many of us. Celebrate the feline and help protect kitties, too! In recognition of Global Cat Day, the writer in me invites you to share.   May I include a cat story … Continue reading

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Global Handwashing Day

Most folks likely see this as a day to emphasize washing our hands to prevent the spread of germs. Important for me is a twist on Global Handwashing Day that suggests we all wash our hands of hatred, bigotry, jealousy, … Continue reading

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Celebrate Life!

  At whatever age we find ourselves, we should celebrate the opportunity to live and be free daily. Take nothing for granted. We don’t have to look very far to see how fragile and precious both life and freedom truly … Continue reading

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October 12 Is National Vermont Day

Vermont, the Green Mountain State, was the 14th state, joining the U.S. on March 4, 1791 as the first state following the 13th original colonies. On November 25, 1858, Vermont became one of the first states to abolish slavery.   … Continue reading

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You Matter to Me Day

Some of the National or World “Days” are fun… some are informative… some are downright silly. But “You Matter to Me Day” matters more than many. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it can be easy to … Continue reading

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Bring Your Bible to School Day

Ahhh… religious freedom is not just for non-Christians. Remember that separation of church and state was introduced so that the government could no longer restrict voting to strictly white males of the royal governor’s same religion in that colony. It … Continue reading

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“Destiny” Book 3 Now on Pre-Order

Woo-hoo! The Kindle version of Book 3 in my Destiny historical fiction trilogy just went into pre-order on Amazon. Print and other digital formats will become available everywhere on the November 1 release day. The project has been a genuine … Continue reading

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Celebrate Bluebird of Happiness Day

Bluebirds are associated with concepts of joy, happiness, and harmony. They are symbols of love, positivity, and renewal in many books, poems, songs, movies, and plays. The symbol dates back thousands of years to ancient Chinese mythology. In the face … Continue reading

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Intimacy

  We all want intimacy. Sometimes we help ourselves, and sometimes we can be our own worst enemy. Through the ups and downs, the roller-coaster of relationships, I like to believe we can learn to recognize and improve both our … Continue reading

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Freedom of Speech

As Americans, we have the right to express our opinions, right or wrong, without fear of repercussions or cancelation… that was until certain politicians started mistakenly believing they are the intelligentsia, determined to drive the US into a USSR-style demise. … Continue reading

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Working Parents Day

This must be some sort of oxymoron. Anyone who has ever parented knows that whether or not you have an extra job outside of the home, you are always working. The days are long gone when most moms stayed at … Continue reading

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Positive Thinking Day

I believe we choose to be that “glass half empty” or “glass half full” sort of person. Even someone who seems to live in the midst of a whirling dervish of woes gets to be in charge of their attitude, … Continue reading

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22 Years and Counting!

  Of all the love stories in the world…         …ours will always be my favorite.       Happy 22nd Anniversary to Sir Ronald!

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Let’s Read a Book

On National Read a Book Day, choose something informative, uplifting, or engaging. Make it serious or silly. Turn the pages with care or adjust the audiobook level to suit you. Pick any book you’d like… Naturally, I’d love it if … Continue reading

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My Spin on a Common Thought

“When farewells make us sad, try to remember that farewells are necessary before we can meet again.” — Cathy Burnham Martin Author & dedicated foodie

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August 25th is Kiss and Make Up Day!

We can all get a bit curmudgeon-like from time to time. Well, here it is… an official day to live and let go. Let’s release whatever negative we may be feeling… resentments, grudges, or anger. Whether accepted or not, we … Continue reading

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Forever

Honored to have been included in the new “Where Are They Now” series on “Forever Miss NHs,” launched by our 2023 Miss New Hampshire, Brooke Mills. For decades, I have watched the young women grow more beautiful, smart, talented, and … Continue reading

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Clouds in Your Coffee?

August 19th is World Photography Day. 2023’s theme is Understanding Clouds. Well, that could fill volumes… er, uh… voluminous.       Whether they bring screeching sunsets, welcome shade, various shapes for cloud gazing, storms, or delightful whisps, I love … Continue reading

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Hawaii Flag Day

July 31st is the day to celebrate Hawaii’s flag each year. The flag, or “Ka Hae Hawai’i” in Hawaiian language, is the only state flag in the U.S. to feature another country’s flag. The Hawaiian flag bears 8 red, white, … Continue reading

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International Day of Friendship

We are wealthy indeed when we enjoy many dear friendships. Especially prized as folks we see far too infrequently… and yet, when we do, it’s as if we just saw each other yesterday. Meet with one or gather with a … Continue reading

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Sing!

“In summer, the song sings itself.” — William Carlos Williams (1883 – 1963) American poet Whatever we may love most about summer, makes it sizzle. Perhaps you love hiking in the mountains or walking along a beach, enjoying a picnic … Continue reading

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National New Jersey Day

July 27, 1776, is when New Jersey became the 3rd state to join the Union. New Jersey’s location was vital during the American Revolutionary War, and it saw more battles than any other state. In that light, the state hosts … Continue reading

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National Merry Go Round & Carousel Day

If we were fortunate as children, we rode a merry go ‘round when a carnival or fair came to town. Delightful memories often get relived as adults.       Surprisingly, the carousel started as a sort of war training. … Continue reading

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Toss Away the “Could Haves” and “Should Haves” Day

Who knew there was such an “official” day? I certainly did not. However, I think some of us could use one of these at least once a week. I just know that second-guessing our actions after the fact is like … Continue reading

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This is Racial Harmony Day.

We humans are slow to evolve. While harmony is difficult to achieve, it remains a worthy goal. Recognize progress toward becoming a racially peaceful society, as we continue the long trek toward it… along with dealing with our discrimination based … Continue reading

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National Pennsylvania Day

July 20th is the date in 1776 that Pennsylvania became the 2nd state to join the union. Geographically centered among the 13 original colonies, the Keystone State is where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were signed.     … Continue reading

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