Cathy Burnham Martin's Blog, page 64
October 8, 2023
Enlightenment
“The words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels.”
— Hazrat Inayat Khan (1882 – 1927)
Indian professor of musicology
October 7, 2023
You Matter to Me Day
Some of the National or World “Days” are fun… some are informative… some are downright silly. But “You Matter to Me Day” matters more than many. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it can be easy to take our loved ones for granted. In a blink it can be too late to un-ring some stupid bell, perhaps one that never should have been rung in the first place. Remember to bond with loved ones daily. A simple “I love you” can help someone who is struggling to feel less taken for granted. Remind someone today that they matter… deeply. I love YOU!
October 6, 2023
Bring Your Bible to School Day
Ahhh… religious freedom is not just for non-Christians. Remember that separation of church and state was introduced so that the government could no longer restrict voting to strictly white males of the royal governor’s same religion in that colony. It also means that the government cannot mandate prayer in school; nor can the govt forbid it… well, not legally anyway.
October 5, 2023
Listen
(Photo by Raquel Raclette)
“Listen now to the gentle whispers of hope.”
— Charles D. Brodhead (1827 – 1913)
Grocery clerk & postmaster; served in PA House of Representatives
October 4, 2023
To Your Health
“I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health.”
— Voltaire (Francois-Marie Arouet) (1694 – 1778)
French writer & philosopher
October 3, 2023
“Destiny” Book 3 Now on Pre-Order
Woo-hoo! The Kindle version of Book 3 in my Destiny historical fiction trilogy just went into pre-order on Amazon.
Print and other digital formats will become available everywhere on the November 1 release day.
The project has been a genuine labor of love, with more than a few tears shed in the retelling of some aspects of my Armenian family’s saga. My deepest thanks to you all for being so supportive.
October 2, 2023
Glory or Obscurity?
“Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.”
— Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 – 1821)
French military commander & emperor
October 1, 2023
Blessings!
Each year on September 30, National Love People Day is recognized. For me, it was particularly remarkable this year to spend that day attending the wedding ceremony of the daughter of very special friends. Every now and then, it’s warmingly wonderful to be reminded of the sheer bliss of a young couple crossing that threshold. Congratulations Elizabeth & Connor Keehn! And thanks for including us in your joyous celebration on the shores of Chesapeake Bay. May your lives sparkle with many blessings.
September 30, 2023
September 30 is National Love People Day
“Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.”
— William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616)
English playwright, poet & actor
(from “All’s Well That Ends Well”)
September 29, 2023
Write On!
“Some editors are failed writers, but so are most writers.”
— T.S. Eliot (1888-1965)
Nobel Prize-winning American poet, playwright, & editor
