Cathy Burnham Martin's Blog, page 41
July 22, 2024
Strong? Smile!
“Smile to let everyone know that today you’re a lot stronger than you were yesterday.”
— Drake (Aubrey Drake Graham) (1986 – )
Canadian rapper & singer
July 21, 2024
National Junk Food Day
Today is the day when we get to be a little naughty and enjoy our favorite not-so-healthy treats. For me, that’s almost anything salty-crispy, especially popcorn and potato chips. (Especially homemade!) Yum!
July 20, 2024
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”
— Maya Angelou (1928 – 2014)
American poet
July 19, 2024
Enthusiasm Wins!
“There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.”
Norman Vincent Peale (1898 – 1993)
American Protestant clergyman
July 18, 2024
In the Doghouse?
We all need a little forgiveness now and then. So, today is the day…. National Get Out of the Doghouse Day. Own up. Apologize. And enjoy the “free pass.”
July 17, 2024
Peace, Please
(Photo by Luke Thornton)
“It is not enough to win a war; it is more important to organize the peace.”
— Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BC)
Greek philosopher
July 16, 2024
I Scream; You Scream; We All Scream for…
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day! (Need I say more?)
July 15, 2024
Calmness, Please
“It’s all about finding the calm in the chaos.”
— Donna Karan (1948 – )
American fashion designer
July 14, 2024
Survive and Thrive
“Freedom lies in being bold.”
— Robert Frost (1874 – 1963)
American poet
July 13, 2024
Read All About It?
“Nothing can now be believed which is seen in a newspaper. Truth itself becomes suspicious by being put into that polluted vehicle.”
— Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826)
3rd president of the United States; diplomat, architect, and philosopher
(in a letter to John Norvell on June 11, 1807)
