Cathy Burnham Martin's Blog, page 62

Beware Political Corruption

“If you can cut the people off from their history, then they can be easily persuaded.”

— Karl Marx (1818-1883)
German philosopher and revolutionary socialist

Loyalty

 

“The only people I owe my loyalty to are those who never made me question theirs.” 

—Anonymous

Select Steppingstones

 

“One of the secrets of life is to make steppingstones out of stumbling blocks.”

— Jack Penn (1909 – 1996)
South African plastic surgeon, sculptor, and author

Bacon!!!

 

“Bacon bits are like the fairy dust of the food community.”

— Jim Gaffigan (1966 – )
American comedian & writer

 

 

Bacon: the main reason I’m not a vegetarian. I can’t fathom the person who cannot help but smile when they smell bacon cooking! Pop a hot, crispy slice in your mouth, and that smile becomes a satisfied, toothy grin.

 

Let There Be Light

 

“There is a crack in everything; that’s how the light gets in.”

— Leonard Cohen (1934-2016)
Canadian singer, songwriter, & poet

Bravery

“I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is the victory over self.”

— Aristotle (384 – 322 BC)
Greek philosopher

Merry Christmas, Mom!

 

A Christmas blessing was mine as I got to spend a wonderful week with my merely marvelous mother!

 

 

 

 

And we enjoyed a very special guest at the Ladies Luncheon… our 100-year-old friend Marian Murachanian Major.

 

 

I am delighted to report that Mom is healthy, sharp as a tack, sings in the Fun Chorus. I got to catch a rehearsal as they prepped for their annual Christmas Concert!

 

 

 

And she still volunteers actively, including running the card shop at her independent living apartment complex.

 

 

She again led volunteers in decorating 700 gingerbread boys for the Friends & Family Christmas party… that was utterly outstanding!

 

 

 

 

 

(& yes, that is a caramel fountain!)

 

 

 

 

 

Sometimes, I truly must pinch myself. I’m her “Mini Me,” and I work every day to live up to the high barre she has set. Thank you, and Merriest Christmas wishes, Mom!

 

Friendship

“There can be no friendship without confidence and no confidence without integrity.”

— Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)
English poet and playwright; creator of first English dictionary

Smile!

“Smile, for everyone lacks self-confidence and more than any other one thing a smile reassures them.”

— André Maurois (1885-1967)
French author

Gingerbread Decorating Time Is Here!

Sir Ronald got to take both daughters to visit The Biltmore in Asheville, NC this past week. The largest single-family residence in America harkens back to a fascinating time in our history. But the gingerbread house of The Biltmore is definitely a masterpiece! Perfect for today… National Gingerbread Decorating Day!