Cathy Burnham Martin's Blog, page 44

Hope Lives

 

“From the withered tree, a flower blooms.”

— Zen saying

The Strength to Be Strong

 

Courage is contagious.  When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are stiffened.

— Billy Graham (1918 – 2018)
American evangelist

Dream Great Dreams

 

“Great hopes make great people.”

— Thomas Fuller (1710 – 1790)
African slave and renowned mathematician

RIP Elizabeth Carpenter

Elizabeth Carpenter

Heaven’s choir just added another angel. One of our extraordinarily talented friends, Elizabeth Carpenter, has gone to be with our heavenly Father. All I know now is that her passing was natural and sudden. Her voice and caring heart will be deeply missed. My apologies for my grainy video on YouTube. Her vocal gifts ring clear forever. Rest in peace, dear Elizabeth.

 

Friendship Finds

Photo by Julia Gadalina

 

 

“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.”

— Maya Angelou (1928 – 2014)
American poet & civil rights activist

Attitude of Gratitude

 

“We should certainly count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count.”

— Neal A. Maxwell (1926 – 2004)
American scholar & educator

Freedom Is Not Free

When I wrote the “Destiny” historical fiction trilogy that tells my Armenian family’s story, I had no idea that the religious intolerance and violence themes would be emerging again. Yet, they have. Not just in the Middle East region, but here in our own nation.

For true hope, love, and faith (also powerful themes in the “Destiny” trilogy) to prevail, a great deal of education, compassion, and forgiveness are required.

Freedom must never be taken for granted. Not there. Not here. Not by anyone.

Work… Or Not

 

“The world is full of willing people, some willing to work, the rest willing to let them.”

— Robert Frost (1874 – 1963)
American poet

You Are Worth Strong Self Esteem

 

“Until you value yourself, you won’t value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it.”

— M. Scott Peck (1936 – 2005)
American psychiatrist & author

PJ Party

Launched in 2004, National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day is celebrated every year on April 16. It’s a sort of reward for staying up nights working on your taxes. If you work from home, PJs for work may not be new. If you work away from home, well…. Use your own best judgment. (But cartoon characters would be great if you can get away with it.)