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“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.” [image error] [image error] [image error] [image error]

— Ambrose Hollingworth Redmoon (born James Neil Hollingworth) (1933 – 1996); American beatnik, hippie, and band manager

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Yesterday was the International Day of Awesomeness, but it inspired me to think that we may be well-served by a Day of Awareness. With so much naysaying, criticism, and divisiveness fluttering about, I present one of my lines from my 2019 book.

“I am calling for uncommon decency.

Respect that comes from awareness.”

― Cathy Burnham Martin, author

Encouragement: How to Be and Find the Best, 2019

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“People always tell you, ‘Be humble. Be humble.’ When was the last time someone told you to be amazing? Be great! Be great! Be awesome! Be awesome!”

— Kanye West (1977 –  ); American rapper and record producer

Make this day YOUR day! Then do it again tomorrow!

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“’Twixt the optimist and the pessimist, the difference is droll.  The optimist sees the doughnut, but the pessimist sees the hole!”

— Florence McLandburgh (1850-1934)

American poet; wrote under pen name McLandburgh Wilson

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“I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles.”

— Audrey Hepburn (1929 – 1993); British actress and humanitarian

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“Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”

— Helen Keller (1880 – 1968)

American author, political activist, and disability rights advocate

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“When we lock down ideas we do not understand, we lock up our ability to gain understanding.”

— Cathy Burnham Martin

American author, voiceover artist & dedicated foodie

Yum! If cheddar is better, then puffs are the stuff!

Whether you like your cheddar puffed, crispy, fried, or baked, today’s the day to celebrate with true finger-lickin’-good yumminess. No worries. Remember, we can’t make everyone happy, because we are not cheese!

While G.I. refers to army personnel, this day encompasses all military divisions. HUGE thank you’s & hugs to all who serve and have served, and their families, too. Of interest is the tidbit that this date, March 4, is the only day on the calendar that sounds like a military command when said… “March forth!”

“The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.”

— Albert Einstein  (1879 – 1955)

German-born theoretical physicist; developed theory of relativity

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Yes! This is a real thing. Every March 3rd National Soup It Forward Day encourages us to deliver love and kindness by the bowlful because a warm cup of kindness comes in many forms.

To that end, I gleefully serve up one of my published soup recipes from my Keep It Super Simple collections. I created this scrumptious bisque after being served one near The Hamptons on Long Island, New York in 2005. If you are a fan of beets, you will find this soup to be yummy, healthy, and Super Simple.

Café Martin Fresh Beet Bisque

3 c chopped fresh beets, peeled

2 c chopped sweet onions

1 c chopped baby carrots

2 c chopped, peeled, cored apples (Granny Smith, Cortland, or combo)

2 c chicken broth

2 c beef broth

¼ tsp ground ginger

1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

½ tsp salt (I love the pink Himalayan salt.)

Freshly ground black pepper, to suit your taste

Put all vegetables, apples, & broth in large soup pot. Simmer, covered, on med-low heat for about 30 min or until vegetables are tender. In batches of 2 c each, process on puree setting in a blender, or use an immersion blender directly in your pan. Add seasonings and serve in heated bowls. Makes 8 cups (2 qts) of soup.

KISS Tip: Add a luscious creaminess by serving each bowl topped with a pat of butter in the center.

You can find this and all my cookbooks in paperback and ebook formats on my GoodLiving123.com website and anywhere you shop for books.