Oct 13
Interesting Quotes shared with us some valuable tips!
Sometimes the hardest thing in life is letting go of what’s holding you back. It could be a painful situation you have to overcome, the loss of someone you love, the consequences of a poor choice, a deflating job, or even just a negative mindset you can’t shake. We can get stuck in a holding pattern where we focus on the things that we struggle with, and wind up in a cycle of stress, frustration, and sadness.
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We found the above-mentioned quote as the lead line in an editorial in the Christian Science Monitor yesterday and were struck by its resonance!
Read moreOct 11
Monarchs happen to be one of my granddaughter’s school mascot and mighty they are!
No animal on Earth travels quite like the eastern monarch butterfly.
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The mere whisper of the name “Orient Express” conjures up luxury, beauty, abundant living!
It started as a dream.
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If you’ve been our chum for any amount of time you probably know our regard for Corrie ten Boom and her wonderful autobiographical book The Hiding Place.
Read moreOct 5
This just might be one of the most useful Savvy Secrets we’ve ever shared!
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“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us,” Helen Keller wrote in 1929. Being deaf and blind, she knew well about “closed doors”!
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Nearly 250 years after the fabled ride of Paul Revere leading up to the American Revolution battles of Lexington and Concord, many people believe he yelled the phrase, “The British are coming!” along the way — but this would have lacked a lot of subtlety for Revere, who also worked as a spy.
Read moreSep 28
You may think this is just a little boy about to hug a firefighter. But this is an even better story than that. What you are seeing is a wonderful act of kindness.
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That’s a good question! Is it named after someone? Here’s what we found out.
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With a name that translates to “head of the year”, Rosh Hashanah marks the Jewish celebration of the birth of the universe, the changing of the civil calendar, and the start of the religion’s High Holidays. It runs over two days and started last night.
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It has been quite an amazing couple of weeks now beginning with the announcement of the death of The Queen. So to round out our memories and stories of Her Majesty we thought we would leave you with a treat that came directly from her … the Queen’s pancake recipe.
Read moreSep 22
If you know anything about HM The Queen, you are very aware of her deep love for her animals.
This was made evident on Monday when, as her coffin was driven along The Long Walk at Windsor Castle, you could see on the side Emma, her fell pony, standing at attention for her darling Monarch.
Read moreSep 21
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was certainly an amazing lady – full of humility, compassion, love! The past couple of weeks have brought this out so very clearly! If you had any reason to doubt before, you now KNOW!
Here is another little story……
Read moreSep 20
Yesterday at the funeral services for Queen Elizabeth II the world watched and British citizens, along with dignitaries and leaders from all over the world, came to pay their respects and honour the Queen. For little more than 70 years when anyone referred to “The Queen” everyone knew who was being referred to…there were and are many royal monarches in the world but there was only one true “Queen”.
Read moreSep 19
One of the most touching tributes to the Queen is in this video.
A poem from a 7 yr.old girl, Lincoln, from northern England near the Scottish border in Carlisle. It is hard to watch without a tear. We share this with heavy and grateful hearts.
Again we say… “Thank you Ma’am”
And… “Long live the King”
Sep 16
The Queen has made the journey this week from the place of her passing at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands to where she now lies in state at Westminster Hall in London. Her daughter Anne, The Princess Royal made that journey with her and issued a most touching statement.
Read moreSep 15
Her corgi, HM The Queen and Paddington Bear
We were most touched by a voice over we heard of the Queen and wanted to share the words with you.
Read moreSep 14
Everyone feels they “know” her. Obviously only relatively few have had the privilege or pleasure of meeting her, much less actually knowing her. But so many of us feel she is a part of our lives. Your Two Chums are certainly among those.
Read moreSep 13
There are so many qualities being currently discussed about the late Queen. But perhaps one that most endeared her and connected her to the public was her charming sense of humor.
Read moreSep 12
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrived yesterday in Edinburgh at the Palace of Holyroodhouse where she will lie in state until this afternoon. There to watch the arrival were 3 of her children, her sons Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward and his wife Sophie Wessex, and her only daughter Anne, The Princess Royal.
Read moreSep 9
Today, your Two Chums are feeling much sadness, and yet at the same time the deepest of gratitude for the example of faithful servanthood, leadership, and duty that Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, showed us all through her life and reign as Queen.
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Oh yes! There are many stories about the moon being made of cheese! Is there any truth to this and, if not, where did the story come from?
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You probably know the legend of William Tell, or at least the gist of it.
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Yesterday was Labor Day but our respect for the American worker and desire to honor those extraordinary individuals who pursue excellence and persever goes on. So in that vain we have yet another special person whose story we want to share with you today.
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You may be familiar with the gentleman pictured here. He is Jon Bon Jovi of the famous rock band known simply as Bon Jovi. And you may be wondering what he has to do with our national celebration today of Labor Day. Labor Day quite simply is a day in which we honor the men and women of the American work force…in other words it is a day to celebrate the achievements of the American worker. Today we are acknowledging and celebrating this man for his contribution, but that contribution may not be the one you think.
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It’s a common American Parable: Founding father George Washington got a hatchet as a gift when he was 6 years old and, eager to test out his new tool, he hacked up his father’s cherry tree.
Read moreAug 31
Good for lunch or supper this versatile salad is a simple fix that is filling and satisfying and ever so tasty.
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These gardens are amazing as well as the Palace! Which King commissioned the building of this extraordinary Palace?
Read moreAug 29
Ah, Mister Rogers, the wholesome father figure whom generations of kids grew to cherish thanks to his regularly shared nuggets of wisdom. He had so much good advice, in fact, that he filled an entire book with it, called “You Are Special: Words of Wisdom for All Ages From a Beloved Neighbor.”
Read moreAug 26
Chances are when you were a teenage you had a bottle of this in the cupboard that you may have used to “lighten” your hair in the summer.
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We found these wonderful, comforting “Inspiring Quotes” and know that you will love them!
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The most enduring legend about decadent French Queen Marie Antoinette is that when she was told her people didn’t have bread, she coldheartedly replied, “Qu’ils mangent de la brioche” (“Let them eat cake”).
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The King of Rock and Roll that is. Today marks the 45th anniversary of the day the world said goodbye to Elvis. At the age of only 42, Elvis Presley had made an impact on the world that few will make in twice that many years. Thus all these years later he is still regarded and respected as one of the greatest musicians and performers of all time. Maybe even more importantly, at least to him, he is remembered as a good, decent, very generous man.
Read moreAug 15
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Was it Henry Ford? Read on to find out…
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Everyone knows that Albert Einstein was a genius. He is credited among other things with the world’s most famous equation, E = mc2, also known as the theory of relativity. He is arguably the greatest and best known physicist of all time. But he was also a philosopher of sorts credited with many profound quotes on life and living it.
Read moreAug 10
Not that we are surprised by the disappearance of these jobs, but we find it so interesting to read about the ways in which things had to be done.
Read moreAug 9
Inspiring Quotes says: Maybe you’re aware it’s time to step out of your comfort zone, but you don’t know quite where to start — old habits die hard, after all.
These 13 quotes can help give you that gentle nudge out the proverbial door — and into exciting new territory.
Read moreAug 8
We found this upbeat note on social media and HAD to share!
Read moreAug 5
We find it so interesting to know where certain sayings, parochialisms, come from and thought we would share some of our findings. These happen to all be derived from that famous bard, William Shakespeare!
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Most people associate lavender with cleanliness and freshness. But there is more value to this simple flowering plant than you may have known.
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This is a subject we never expected to cover but your Two Chums love history and love knowing where things come from or how they originated so this topic is no exception. And besides it is worth a little chuckle to know how the “middle finger salute” came about.
Read moreJul 26
If you know any Italians you know they love their salads almost as much as they love their pasta and their bread. They don’t make a fuss about it they just make it simple and delicious. It just doesn’t get much simpler (or tastier) than today’s Savvy Secret.
Read moreJul 25
We love sharing these little “pearls” and these particular pearls today are all about the National Anthem!
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A chum shared this story on social media the other day and we thought it worth passing on as a reminder to always “know your value”.
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It is not unusual at all to see hearts on greeting cards or wrapping paper or any number of places around Valentines Day in particular. For many, many years the heart has been the symbol of love. Man made examples are common. But lately we have started to notice “hearts” in unusual and unexpected places.
Read moreJul 18
Shakespeare was a huge fan of the summer season, famously writing, “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate.”
And here a few quotes from other luminaries regarding summertime.
Read moreJul 15
Foods have the capacity to fuel our bodies, help us heal, and in some cases even change our moods. Different foods have different benefits for us when we eat them For example, “Did you know?”…
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Katharine Hepburn made her Broadway debut in 1928, the same year she graduated from Bryn Mawr College.
Read moreJul 8
Ah yes! We found this so very interesting and no, we did not know. We wonder how many of you knew!
Read moreJul 7
Ever wish you had something simple that helped give you sweeter breath, helped you stay healthier, and might even help you lose a couple of those unwanted pounds? We’ve got that!
Read moreJul 5
A Jewish family Karnofsky, who immigrated from Lithuania to the United States, took pity on the 7-year-old boy and brought him to their home.
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Your Two Chums wish you a very happy Fourth of July! Celebrate well and enjoy! We do have one question for you. What color was the Statue of Liberty originally?
Read moreJul 1
Today is the 1st of July which means the 4th of July is almost here. Today we want to share two unrelated yet important ideas for having a wonderful celebration with family and friends.
Read moreJun 30
Will there be corn on the cob in your weekend BBQ plans? We’ve got a great savvy secret for you today you’ll love!
Read moreJun 29
The 4th of July weekend is quickly approaching. Many of us are planning to head for the beach, the lake, the mountains, or to visit friends or family for a BBQ. With gas prices at an all time high, some people may be rethinking their plans and everyone is looking for the best price when they need to fill up their tanks. Did you know there is a phone app for that?
Read moreJun 28
For many of us, one of our first memories of cooking is listening to the jovial voice of a very tall woman on PBS, chuckling as she methodically deboned a chicken or loaded a dish with butter.
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Who doesn’t enjoy the occasional visit to an amusement park? And, there are some little known facts that we would like to share with you…
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Inspiration can come from the unlikeliest of places. While living in Jamaica in the early 1950s, author Ian Fleming was in search of a name for the secret agent main character in his new book, Casino Royale. “I wanted to find a name which wouldn’t have any romantic overtones,” Fleming later said. “I wanted a really flat, quiet name.”
Read moreJun 21
It happens to all of us at times. Despite our best efforts to stay cheerful and have joy, we just feel flat or worse, we feel down in the dumps. That happens to all of us from time to time. Today we want to share some natural help for you to try the next time you’re feeling blue.
Read moreJun 20
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It’s graduation season: A time when students wear awkwardly pointy hats, wrap themselves in a robe, and listen to esteemed strangers tell them to chase their dreams. Here’s how those traditions came to be (and the reason graduates are always marching to that song).
Read moreJun 16
If you are of a certain age you will surely remember the name Ann Landers and her syndicated advice column “Ask Ann Landers” as well as that of that of her twin sister, know as “Abby” in the competing popular advice column “Dear Abby”.
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We close out this week of coverage of the royal Platinum Jubilee with a look back at some of our favorite moments of the celebration.
Read moreJun 9
The Royal Jubilee this past weekend was of course designed to celebrate the remarkable 70 reign of Queen Elizabeth II on the British throne. The focus was meant to be on and stay on her. But it was her little great grandson, Williams youngest child, Prince Louis who very often stole the show.
Read moreJun 8
Sometimes you can have the most unexpected visit and have a serendipity you never saw coming. That’s today’s story in our continued celebration of the Royal Jubilee 🙂
Read moreJun 7
As you know by now this past weekend was the Jubilee celebration for the Queen as the world celebrated her remarkable 70 years on the throne. Yesterday we gave you some info about the dress Queen Elizabeth II wore when she was formally crowned at her Coronation. Today we want to share a highlight from this weekend’s celebration.
Read moreJun 6
The UK has just celebrated quite a feat – HRM Queen Elizabeth II has been on the throne for 70 years! Pretty amazing, actually!
Read moreJun 3
Many farewells have religious connections. Adios in Spanish and adieu in French mean “to God,” for example.
Read moreJun 2
The word “girlfriend” first appeared in 1859, according to Merriam-Webster. It was originally just defined as female friends.
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Today’s first Two Chums post was about true wealth. This is something I happen to know something about as I have a truly wonderful chum! She is one who is most wealthy of heart and soul, and generous beyond words. Of course this would be our dear chum Jackie, whose birthday we are celebrating today. Jackie brings joy with her because it is in her, everywhere she goes and any event large or small is grander when this precious lady is present. It’s her birthday but as the saying goes…she IS the present! Please help me in wishing her many, many, many, sweet memories and happy returns of the day. Happy birthday Jackie!
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As you who read Two Chums know, we love Inspiring Quotes. These ones are on the meaning of true wealth:
May 31
There are times when we all wish we could go back in time and change the direction we’ve gone or a decision we’ve made or just generally have a “do over”. So when those feelings come these are some very wise words to remember:
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