Cathy Burnham Martin's Blog, page 49
May 2, 2024
National Teachers Appreciation Day
“Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself.”
— Chinese proverb
May 1, 2024
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.
April 30, 2024
Let Hope Fly!
“True hope is swift, and flies with swallow’s wings.”
— From “Richard III” by William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616)
English playwright
April 29, 2024
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
April 28, 2024
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
April 27, 2024
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.
April 25, 2024
Hope Lives
“From the withered tree, a flower blooms.”
— Zen saying
April 24, 2024
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
April 23, 2024
Dream Great Dreams
“Great hopes make great people.”
— Thomas Fuller (1710 – 1790)
African slave and renowned mathematician
April 22, 2024
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.
