Cathy Burnham Martin's Blog, page 43

Growth through Friendship

 

“A friend is someone who accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.”

— William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616)
English playwright

We Have the Right!

 

“Freedom is the right to be wrong, not the right to do wrong.”

— John G. Riefenbaker (1895 – 1979)
13th Prime Minister of Canada (1957 – 1963)

Feast, if You Will

“Preach not to others what they should eat, but eat as becomes you, and be silent.”

— Epictetus (55 AD – 135 AD)
Greek Stoic Philosopher

Overcome Discouragers

Image by John Hain

“Don’t be distracted by criticism. Remember… the only taste of success some people have is when they take a bite out of you.”

– Zig Ziglar (1926 – 2012)
American author

National Teachers Appreciation Day

“Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself.”

— Chinese proverb

Global Love Day

Image by Gordon Johnson

 

On the first of May, we celebrate Global Love Day. Ah, yes. We all know that we deeply need a whole lot more love, locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. Peace be with you.

Let Hope Fly!

 

“True hope is swift, and flies with swallow’s wings.”

— From “Richard III” by William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616)
English playwright

Here’s to Your Health!

 

“I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you.” 

— Joyce Meyer  (1943 – )
American author & speaker

Ahhh, Intimacy

 

“To share intimacy with someone, maintain kindness and respect. Skip all snarling (a.k.a. bitching, whining, and order barking.) Duh!”

— Cathy Burnham Martin
Author, voiceover artist & dedicated foodie

It’s Pageant Week in New Hampshire

October 5, 1975 in Warner, NH

Nervous, enthusiastic, and accomplished young women compete tonight in the finals for the title of Miss New Hampshire 2024. As so many of my “Forever Miss New Hampshire” sisters have done during this Pageant Week, I now share a pic of me “back in the day” in 1975. I sport the gown I made for the Miss America Parade on the famed Atlantic City boardwalk.

A warm, loving hello to all my fellow “formers” and all the best wishes tonight and always to the contenders for the 78th annual title. Always remember to wear the crown in your heart and not just on your head.