Sep 16
Its power is in its simplicity. With only six notes, six words, and four lines — three of them the same — “Happy Birthday” is one of the most universal songs on the planet. Yet for something so straightforward, the celebratory tune has a surprisingly complicated history.
Read moreJul 25
We talked about acting “normal” yesterday and today we are going to talk about “going way above” normal!
Read moreJul 25
Well, it really is a very special day and I am doing a lot of celebrating today!
Read moreJul 25
For those of you who know us well, you know that we never put a post in on a Sunday but, today there is a special reason!
Read moreJun 10
This photograph was taken last week in honour of the 99th birthday of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. I think you will all agree with us that he looks amazing!
Read moreMay 4
On May 4, 1929, Edda van Heemstra Hepburn-Ruston was born near Brussel, Belgium. “Whom”, you might ask, “is Edda van Heemstra Hepburn-Ruston?” Any guesses – you all know her!
Read moreFeb 12
Yes, today is the day that President Lincoln was born in the year of 1809 and here are some facts which History.com shared with us about him.
Read moreJun 11
Yesterday marked the 98th birthday for HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Read more
Apr 23
YES! It is thought very probably that today marks the birthday of the celebrated Mr. Shakespeare! Read more
Aug 1
Jun 1
What could be more fun for a celebration than a bouquet of cake pops?!!! Read more
Oct 11
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
Jul 4
Happy Birthday USA! Yes, today is the commemoration of Independence Day so remember…. Read more
May 30
John F. Kennedy, (1917-1963), 35th President of the United States
John F. Kennedy would have been 100 years old yesterday…hard to believe but there you have it. Read more
Aug 22
Last Friday would have been Coco Channel’s 133rd birthday! Hard to believe, but true. What an amazing legend she is and what a legacy she left us! Read more
Aug 9
Who doesn’t love Ranch Dressing? Whether used as a salad dressing or as a dip for chips or veggies, Ranch Dressing is arguably America’s favorite*. And the mix you use to make the dressing or dip is easy to make at home 🙂 Read more
Jul 25
This past Friday marked the third birthday of the lovable Prince George. Read more
Jul 11
There are many things that are synonymous with California but one thing that is at the top of the list is… Read more
Jun 10
There is a lot going on in England this month and today is no different. Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, turns 95 today! He has been a very colorful gentleman through the years. One of the things he says the Queen loves about him is that he makes her laugh! Read more
May 10
Today, May 10, happens to be Mother’s Day in Mexico. This past Sunday, the second Sunday of the month, we celebrated Mother’s Day here in America. Regardless of the date set aside, we think mothers should be celebrated everyday 🙂 Read more
Mar 14
“Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former” – A. Einstein
On this day in 1879, Albert Einstein was born. Born to a Jewish electrical engineer in Ulm, Germany, Einstein’s theories of special and general relativity, as we know, drastically altered, and continue to alter, man’s view of the universe. We feel sure there is more to learn from this amazing gentleman!
Jul 25
Happy Birthday To My Darling Chum!
Yes, today marks the day when Robin made her first grand appearance and blessed Dorthy and Bob Eccles with first-time parenthood. Read more
Nov 18
Sep 15
Today, we wish Prince Harry many happy returns as he turns thirty ……. and what do you think he gets for his birthday?! Read more
May 31
en·core – (ahng-kawr) any repeated or additional performance or appearance
Your Two Chums have talked about bringing you some repeat presentations of things we have done in the past in what we will call Encore posts. Since we do new posts Monday through Friday each week, Saturday seemed like the perfect time for this. For those of you who may have joined our Two Chums family in more recent months it will give you a chance to see them for the first time, and for our old chums, it can be a fun reminder of an old favorite.
Carrot Cake is Jackie’s favorite and since tomorrow is her birthday this seemed the perfect time to begin with that as our first Encore post…HAPPY BIRTHDAY dear chum! Please join me in celebrating her:-)
Jan 9
In honour of her turning 32, here are 32 reasons why we love Katherine! Read more
Jan 9
I came across this wonderful book, A Year In The Life of a Duchess, Catherine HRH*, The Duchess of Cambridge, and how on earth could I resist?! Read more
