Purposefully Does It Well

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Cathy Burnham Martin

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“Be a life long or short, its completeness depends on what it was lived for.”

— David Starr Jordan (1851 – 1931)
American ichthyologist (study of fish)
Founding president of Stanford University

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."
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