Cathy Burnham Martin's Blog, page 43
July 2, 2024
Always Growing!
“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to success is more important than any other one thing.”
— Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
American statesman; 16th President 1861-65; assassinated following Civil War
July 1, 2024
International Joke Day
On what grounds did the police arrest the devil?
They got him on possession.
Why couldn’t the lifeguard rescue the hippie?
Because he was too far out, man.
And because it’s International Joke Day…..
Why did Mozart kill all of his chickens?
When he asked who the best composer was, they all replied, “Bach, Bach, Bach.”
Why do historians call the Early Middle Ages the Dark Ages?
There were a lot of knights.
June 30, 2024
Ability!
“The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is able to do that counts.”
— Booker T. Washington (1856 – 1915)
American educator, author & orator; born into slavery
June 29, 2024
Honorable
“The louder he talks of honor, the faster we count our spoons.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882)
American essayist & philosopher
June 28, 2024
Ahhh, Government
“I predict future happiness for America if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.”
— Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826)
3rd president of the United States; diplomat, architect, and philosopher
(in his papers at the Library of Congress)
June 27, 2024
Think
“Every great movement must experience three stages: ridicule, discussion, adoption.”
— John Stuart Mill (1806 – 1873)
Naturalist & English language philosopher; member of Parliament of the United Kingdom
June 26, 2024
Let Yourself Be Happy!
“You cannot protect yourself from sadness without protecting yourself from happiness.”
— Jonathan Safran Foer (1977 – )
American novelist
June 25, 2024
Happy Birthday, Mom!
Mom on Mother’s Day 2024
Today is a day of sensational celebration. Mom celebrates her 94th birthday. She does this with her usual humbleness and grace.
Mom at Lucky Lobster, May, 2024
Her greatest gifts are those she gives to all who know her. Her love, compassion, dedication, and forgiveness are unmatched. We overflow with the blessing of still having her with us… healthy, witty, and amazing. Happiest Birthday wishes to you, Mom!
June 24, 2024
Praise Rightly
“It is more difficult to praise rightly than to blame.”
— Thomas Fuller (1710 – 1790)
Enslaved African renowned for his mathematical abilities
June 23, 2024
Hope… Always Hope!
“Were it not for hope the heart would break.”
— Scottish proverb
