The Queen Of The World
Next week HBO will air a lovely documentary about Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, entitled “Queen of the World”. Read more
Posts from the ‘Heart and Soul’ Category
Sep 25
Sep 24
Sep 21
How Quickly They Grow Up
If you have little ones in your life, be they your children, grandchildren, godchildren, or special friends, you know how quickly the time goes. Blink and that baby who a minute ago was learning to walk is now asking to borrow the car keys. Read more
Sep 20
Encouraging Story – The Elephant Rope
Who doesn’t need a word of encouragement sometimes? We know WE do! Here’s a great story. Read more
Sep 18
# Together -Well Done Meghan
Meghan Markle became a member of the British Royal family earlier this year when she married Prince Harry. To her credit she has not just become a princess who enjoys being photographed and having her fashion choices admired. She has wasted no time making her position count for the good. Read more
Sep 14
Sep 12
On This Day, A Love Story!
You may not be acquainted with these two people but their story is a deeply touching one. Read more
Sep 11
Well Done – Geoffrey Owens
(AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Recently, Geoffrey Owens, a former cast member of the wildly successful Cosby Show, shared some profound thoughts on the value of work. Read more
Sep 7
Sep 3
Aug 30
Chums Choices – Sharing The Good With Amazon Prime
If you visit us here on Two Chums with any regularity you know we mention many great finds we come across on Amazon. Today we want to share a new way to use your Amazon Prime account to share the good in a very unexpected way. Read more
Aug 29
Who’s The Favourite?
Well, because of the spelling of “favourite”, you have already guessed that we are talking about a “favourite” in either the UK or in Canada! Read more
Aug 28
For Whom The Bell Tolls
No matter which side of the fence you sit on politically, John McCain certainly had a great outlook about his country, the United States of America. His expression of what he felt about life is so well put in this, the last page of his recent book: Read more
Aug 27
Unlikely Buddies
Start your week off knowing… Read more
Aug 20
Savvy Secrets
We just have one Savvy Secret for you today but it is a glorious, illuminating one! Read more
Aug 16
Aug 6
Thank you, A.A. Milne!
The author of the wonderful life of Winnie the Pooh,, A.A. Milne, certainly left us with some indelible quotes. Read more
Aug 1
Jul 26
Jul 25
Savvy Secrets
For those of you who we are blessed enough to have as followers, you know that our website is built on the fact that we are Two Chums who have been chums for a very long time and cherish our relationship deeply.
Gratitude is a quality we talk about a lot …… Read more
Jul 19
A Not So Little “Thank You”
If you have been a regular visitor to Two Chums for any length of time, you know how important we believe that gratitude is to our lives. Read more
Jul 16
Jul 13
We Are The World
“We Are the World,” a song written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie, hit an all-enveloping chord when it was sung in the U.S.A. as the ending to the world-wide Live Aid concert, on this day in 1985. Read more
Jul 12
Jul 5
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
What ever else may be on your agenda this coming weekend, it would be well worth your time to take yourself to see the recently released documentary, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”. It is the story of the philosophy and life of Fred Rogers, known affectionately to generations of children and their parents as “Mr. Rogers”. With our world in the place we find ourselves today, with all the fighting, angry words and actions towards others, uncivil behavior by so many that gets reported daily and a media that thrives, and even delights, in telling us about all the garbage out there, this film is a soothing balm for the mind and an oasis for the heart and soul.
Unless this is your very first visit to TwoChums, you know we exist to promote “Love, Joy and Abundant Living”. This isn’t just a tag line to us, it is the way we strive to live our lives and hope to give some encouragement to others wanting lives filled by the same.
Mr. Rogers understood the overwhelming need for such encouragement to be at the center of everything we do, especially as it relates to children. He understood that at the core of each of us there is still a child who needs to be nurtured and respected, loved and encouraged.
This film isn’t sappy, corny, or some sort of deification of Fred Rogers. Instead, it is a reminder of the power of a life well lived. An admonishment to each of us to recognize the power of a life where one is true to his or her calling and convictions, can make on a generation. Not just the life of Fred Rogers, but our lives as well. We have opportunities every day to live up to what our calling and purpose is. And we can all do what Mr. Rogers aspired to do “help someone know they are loved and capable of loving”.
Make time to see this film. It will touch you in places you may have forgotten you had. Both men and women were heard sniffling in the theatre and tissues were seen out in abundance. As one critic put it, “It’s not a matter of ‘if’ you’ll cry in the movie. It’s about ‘where’ and ‘how many times’. ”
We don’t say it often..not sure we’ve ever said it before, but this one is a “must see”. It is really all about “love, joy and abundant living”.
Jun 27
The Middle Child
This spring the ABC hit comedy series “The Middle”, ended after 9 seasons and we said goodbye to the Heck family, Mike (the dad), Frankie (the mom), Axel (oldest child) ,Sue (middle child), and Brick (the youngest). If you were a fan, you know there were some very funny and very poignant moments that most families could relate to in one way or another. But one of the most significant scenes in the 9 year run came in the final episode. It was a scene in which the three siblings on the eve of Axel, the oldest, moving away, were reminiscing and discussing their feelings for the family and each other. Read more
Jun 26
Jun 25
King of Pop
It is hard to believe but it was nine years ago today that Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop” passed on. Read more
Jun 18
Jun 11
Take Your Joy With You!
Here we are….again…. at the beginning of a new week. Now THIS week, please don’t forget Read more
Jun 8
Jun 6
Jun 5
Well Done, Benedict Cumberbatch!
According to the Sun, a British newspaper, Benedict Cumberbatch is a hero. Read more
Jun 4
May 30
Well done, Mahatma Ghandi!
This gentle-man needs no long introduction. He lead the people of India to independence in 1947. Here are 10 bits of advice he has for us all to help to change the world. They have been written by Henrik Edberg. Read more
May 28
May 24
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
We mentioned a variation of the above quote yesterday in our post as one of Fred Rogers’ questions. Mr. Rogers was a much-loved and often-watched television show for Littles and there was an absolute purity about the production each day. It was filled with love. For sure ….. Read more
May 23
Neighborly Notes
Every neighborhood, no matter whether yours is in Manhattan or Timbuktu, could use more kindness. Read more
May 22
Well Done – A Major Milestone
In general, our lives are filled with more ordinary kinds of days, punctuated by those extraordinary ones that stand out in our memories because in one way or another they changed us forever. Today is one of those days. It was 25 years ago today my darling chum Jackie, and her wonderful husband Dennis, were married! Read more
May 21
The Rest Of The Story
Some of the official photos have just been released…glorious! Read more
May 21
The Remains Of The Day
What day you might ask? Why, it’s the day of that very special wedding of Harry and Meghan, the now, Duke and Duchess of Sussex of course! We just had to do a recap of all the day’s festivities and fun…both ours and theirs 🙂 Read more
May 18
What is “Wedmin”
Well, there has been a lot of “wedmin” going on, for sure! “What is ‘wedmin’?”, you might well ask! Read more
May 7
May 3
Apr 30
Frogmore House
Prince Harry and his soon to be wife, Meghan Markle, will be married on 19 May, 2018. The wedding will take place at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. And later that day a select few people have been invited by Prince Charles to an evening of dinner and dancing and celebrating at Frogmore House. Read more
Apr 26
Compliments
Your Two Chums have written previously on compliments, both paying them and receiving them. But we saw this on unstuck.com and definitely felt that our chums would appreciate it.
Apr 24
Apr 23
Well Done Mrs. Bush
Saturday, the memorial service and celebration of the life of Barbara Pierce Bush was held in Houston Texas. Perhaps you saw it televised, and heard all the lovely, touching, humorous stories of her life told by family and close friends. There were numerous remembrances of her life and her character and the things and people she held dear, most noted again and again, faith, family and friends. Read more
Apr 20
A Girl And Her Dogs
Tomorrow will mark the occasion of the 92nd birthday of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. But it will be slightly sad for her as earlier this week, there came the end of an era when her beloved Welsh corgi, Willow, died on Sunday at Windsor Castle. Read more
Apr 18
An Actress Marries A Prince
Britain’s Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle pose for photographers during a photocall in the grounds of Kensington Palace in London, Monday Nov. 27, 2017. Britain’s royal palace says Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle are engaged and will marry in the spring of 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
In about one month’s time, the world will watch with joy while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle unite in marriage at Windsor Castle in England. But, Read more
Apr 17
The Key To Staying Young? – Never Stop Playing!
These two are both “little girls”…they are just from different generations but they both know how to have fun! Look at the joy on their sweet, playful faces 🙂
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Apr 12
Pursuing Happiness
On Higher Perspective, we found these 9 Life Lessons From 100 Year Olds and felt sure you, our chums, would love to hear them. Read more
Apr 11
Sir Charles Gets an Oscar
Actor. (Newscom TagID: dpphotos056121) [Photo via Newscom]
Mar 29
Well Done!
A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably coiffed and makeup perfectly applied, even though she is legally blind, moved to a nursing home. Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. Read more
Mar 28
Countdown!
St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle
With the royal wedding happening on 19 May, 2018, we are certainly counting down! A few etiquette tips: Read more
Mar 21
The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier
Your Two Chums are touched by many things and this is one of them. Read more
Mar 13
Feb 28
Feb 22
Well Done – Billy Graham
What a profound perspective and message! Billy Graham died yesterday at the age of 99. This humble and unassuming man has had a huge impact on our world for nearly 100 years. There are so many, many reasons for this…. Read more
Feb 20
Feb 19
Faith – We Can All Use a Bit More
Start your week off right with some inspiration on faith.We found these quotes and thought we would pass them along because we think we can all use some encouragement from time to time: Read more
Feb 16
Oldest Known Valentine
View of the tower where Charles was captured, illustrated in “Poems of Charles, Duke d’Orleans” c. 1500. (Credit: Apic/Getty Images)
To end up this Valentine Week, History.com furnished us with this wonderful accounting of the first known Valentine. It was actually written in prison. Read more
Feb 14
Looking For Love
Today is Valentine’s Day…the national day of love in this country and we have a question for you. Are you blindly rushing through life like most people, or are you looking for love? Read more
Feb 12
Can You Ever Be Too Kind?
No, your Two Chums feel that one can never be too kind! Here are some great quotes to encourage us all. Read more
Feb 6
Elizabeth II Becomes Queen
Yes, your Two Chums are certainly “Royal Watchers” and so we could not let this day go by without acknowledging that it was on this day in 1952 that then Princess Elizabeth became HRM Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Read more
Jan 24
Jan 22
Feed Your Soul With Gratitude
G.R.A.T.I.T.U.D.E.
Anyone who knows Two Chums, knows that we value the act of gratitude and find it to be very powerful…. Read more
Jan 17
Savvy Secrets – Kindness
Your Two Chums are convinced that the kinder you are, the better you will feel. Read more
Jan 16
Jan 15
Well Done – Choose Light And Love
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It is the day we celebrate the life of Dr. King and honor the man who is synonymous with the American Civil Rights movement. He is remembered with gratitude and respect for many things. But perhaps nothing he said in all his many speeches and national and international addresses was more profound, more powerful, or more pertinent to us today, than these words about light and love. Read more
Jan 12
Teach Your Children Well
I have been reflecting this week on the Christmas holidays and pondering the moments our family experienced together this year. Without question all of our children agreed that what we did Christmas night was the most meaningful indeed…as they said “It was the best part of Christmas”. Read more
Jan 8
An Inspiring New Years Tradition
(Photo courtesy of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation)
Melinda Gates is an American businesswoman and philanthropist. She is co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. And recently we read of her very special New Years tradition that we think bears passing along to you, our chums. Read more
Dec 28
Social Etiquette – Let’s Make Sure That It’s Here to Stay!
Your Two Chums are all about “etiquette” (just another word for social rules or boundaries) and feel badly that this word conjures up a horrible feeling in a lot of people. A feeling of, “what on earth do we need that for?”, or “I don’t know anything about the proper etiquette so let’s get rid of having to use it.” Read more
Dec 27
Crackers – Christmas Crackers At That!
We feel sure that at least a few of you had Christmas crackers at your table on Monday. Read more
Dec 21
Dec 20
Dec 18
A Royal Christmas Celebration
Sandringham, where the Queen and Prince Philip always spend Christmas
As we all know, Prince Harry asked Meghan Markle to marry him and she said “yes”! Read more
Dec 13
Above All, Be Kind
It seems with all of the hustle and the bustle of this time of year, things can get pretty crazy Read more
Nov 30
Nov 29
A Lesson From A Little One
You may well wonder what this photo is all about. Well, other than the obvious, some child’s toys, dolls, sitting on a table, there is actually a profound and important lesson here. Read more
Nov 28
Nov 24
Let’s Keep This Going
Even though the official “Thanksgiving Day” has come and gone for another year, let’s keep the gratitude going. Read more
Nov 23
Nov 20
70 Years and Counting!
Seventy years ago today, Princess Elizabeth married her prince, who became HRH Prince Philip (of Greece and Denmark), Duke of Edinburgh on their wedding day. A few short years after they were married, Elizabeth became Queen and, we feel sure, not only did her life change forever but that of her husband probably changed more! Read more
Nov 15
Nov 13
Well Done – Tyler Perry
Last Wednesday evening, ABC broadcasted the annual Country Music Awards show. As the title says, it’s an awards show, and by definition many in attendance were recognized for their achievements. Awards were handed out to those who stood out amongst their peers.
One person though, stood head and shoulders above the others for a simple observation and a call to come together. That man is NOT a singer sharing his thoughts through his music. But he is a talented and Godly man who shared his words boldly to an audience who not only received his message, but gave him a standing ovation for his obvious wisdom and courage to call out what so badly needed to be called out. His name is Tyler Perry. Read more
Nov 10
Poppies and Remembering
Yes, that is the “Queen Mum” with several red poppies on her shoulder. Read more
Nov 9
Food Matters
Anyone who has been around Two Chums for any length of time probably knows that we love good food. We think good food really matters, but for more than the obvious reason. Read more
Nov 8
Worth Repeating!
We found these thirteen traits of people with integrity on awarenessact.com and felt compelled to share… Read more
Nov 1
Wel Done – Yu Darvish
(Photo curtesy of Associated Press)
You may not recognize this face or his name. But read on. Read more
Oct 24
Buckingham Palace. Is That A Fact?
Buckingham Palace has become a household name and yes, indeed, it is the London home of Queen Elizabeth. We found some interesting things about “Buck House” as we like to call it. Read more
Oct 23
Jumping The Broom
A sweet couple we know was married on Saturday and like so many before them, Jazmine and Cormac chose to conclude their ceremony and solidify their marriage vows with the lovely long-standing African American tradition of “jumping the broom”. Read more
Oct 20
What’s In A Ring?
Everyone’s engagement ring is the most beautiful one in the world to the person having received it. But, there is one engagement ring that is known by many more people than just the young lady who received it. Read more
Oct 19
Well Done! Do What You Have To Do!
Northern California has been experiencing some awful, in some cases fatal, wildfires in the past week and, according to Fox News, people are “doing what they have to do” to make things happen. Read more
Oct 13
Oct 12
Well Done!
The B5 Motors dealership in Gilbert, Arizona, took to Facebook last Wednesday to ask the public for help to track down former Marine, Taylor Winston. You see, Taylor Winston had done a great thing. Read more
Oct 11
A Happy Birthday Surprise!
What a wonderful moment when you get the opportunity to celebrate a wonderful person on her birthday. There is just such a joy for all, the moment the “birthday girl” enters the room to the collective shout “SURPRISE!” Read more
