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 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.
Read moreSep 8
Sep 8
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?
Read moreSep 8
You probably know the legend of William Tell, or at least the gist of it.
Read moreSep 6
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.
Read moreSep 1
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 30
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.”
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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”).
Read moreAug 17
Aug 16
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
Aug 11
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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We love sharing these little “pearls” and these particular pearls today are all about the National Anthem!
Read moreJul 21
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”.
Read moreJul 19
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 12
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Katharine Hepburn made her Broadway debut in 1928, the same year she graduated from Bryn Mawr College.
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.
Read moreJun 23
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…
Read moreJun 22
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 17
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 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 moreMay 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:
Read moreMay 30
May 25
If you’ve ever had your identity stolen, or your social media account hacked, then you have most likely been the victim of “phishing” (pronounced fishing)
Read moreMay 19
Most of us have heard the conversational exchange that begins: I love you.
Read moreMay 12
The life of Queen Elizabeth II is remarkable in more ways than one. Born on April 21 in 1926, she is the longest-reigning British monarch in history. She is also the fourth-longest reigning monarch of all time, having taken the throne almost 70 years ago. And few would bet against her reign becoming the longest ever — a record currently held by Louis XIV, the Sun King, who reigned in France for 72 years and 110 days – but you never know!
Read moreMay 11
Who would have thought that a mouse on a steamboat could lead to an entertainment empire that spans the globe?
Read moreMay 6
May 4
What is success?
Depending on who you ask, success can manifest itself in a number of ways: an oversized bank account, hundreds of thousands of social media followers, or a resume full of accolades and accomplishments. It can also look like a healthy relationship, a stable family life, or finally kicking a harmful habit.
Read moreMay 2
It’s the beginning of May and the start of a new week. Let’s get off to a good start with some very good words of wisdom 🙂
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Many people make the assumption that it is because we get old that we stop playing.
Read moreApr 21
These ten quotes are from various Presidents and we find them all very interesting.
Read moreApr 19
All of us need hope in difficult times and most of us can do with a word of encouragement on almost any given day. Today we have an especially good one to share with you 🙂
Read moreApr 15
Today is part of the holiest of days in both the Christian and the Jewish faiths. Today is Good Friday for Christians and the beginning of Passover for Jews. Both observances, in their own ways, revolve around the subjects of mercy and forgiveness and God’s love. “What might this have to do with the woman pictured here?”, you might well ask.
Read moreApr 13
None of us…not one single person alive….is all good or all bad. We all have some wonderful qualities and talents, and every one of us has faults and shortcomings. What are you looking for? The book of Proverbs in the Bible has something to say about that.
Read moreApr 12
Oh golly ! No-one loved Elvis like Dennis A. Page!
Here are some wonderful Elvis quotes!
Read moreApr 11
These words spoken by many in the years gone by certainly bring a smile to one’s face!
Read moreApr 6
We all have things in the realm of our possessions that we tell ourselves are saved for those special times that are out of the ordinary…treasured items we save for special occasions. These words of wisdom we came across today change all that.
Read moreApr 5
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In their 1989 paper “Methods for Studying Coincidences,” math professors Persi Diaconis and Frederick Mosteller defined a coincidence as a “surprising concurrence of events, perceived as meaningfully related, with no apparent causal connection.”
Read moreMar 30
Emily Dickinson is considered one of the greatest American poets of all time, famous not only for her singularly brilliant and innovative poetry, but also for her mysterious habits, reclusive tendencies, and morbid fascination with death.
Read moreMar 29
After all, it is Oscar week so why not quote our much-loved grand dame of the cinema?
Read moreMar 25
Ladies, in case you are shopping for clothes any time soon we found some very wise advice from the very celebrated fashion designer of films and Hollywood stars, Edith Head.
Read moreMar 22
There is no doubt that the name William Shakespeare is known to most people and his writings revered!
Read moreMar 16
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Abraham Lincoln experienced many hardships in his life, suffering from what in his day was known as “melancholy,” but today we would call clinical depression.
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We often encourage you, and ourselves as well, about the value of being kind. Today we share a quote with you that tells you why, beyond the obvious reasons to show kindness, that being kind could have such value.
Read moreMar 1
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February is Black History month. We came across some “history” both in words and song that you more than likely may not have heard or seen before.
Read moreFeb 21
Have you ever heard someone mispronounce a word and had a little chuckle to yourself, or a moment of perhaps feeling just a tiny bit superior because you knew the right pronunciation?
Read moreFeb 18
“Despite being one of the film’s most oft-quoted lines, the words “Play it again, Sam” are never said in Casablanca.”
Read moreFeb 15
Feb 14
Three years after Adrian Diaz popped the question to Madison Hubbell on a high cliff overlooking the romantic port city of Barcelona, the two Olympic ice dancers are looking forward to finally planning their dream wedding.
First, though, they’ll have to spend Valentine’s Day in the most awkward way imaginable: competing against each other.
Read moreFeb 10
Feb 8
This lady, Alexis McSparren, moved spontaneously, to Ireland and here are the things that surprised her the most:
Read onFeb 7
Yesterday was an historic day to be sure. February 6, 2022 marked 70 years since Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II, making her the longest serving monarch in English history.
Read moreJan 31
As you no doubt know, your Two Chums love the idea of “gratitude”.
We found this article on Inspiring Quotes and know that you will love it, along with the quotes.
Read moreJan 28
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We use many phrases and perhaps we are not sure of how they came into being! Here are a few:
Read moreJan 18
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Your Two Chums sent this out, mistakenly, on Wednesday and realize that most of you did not see it. We loved it so that we felt it was worth re-sending!
We all know the name “Mr. Rogers”! Most of us know also that he was a very kind human who taught young children valuable lessons through his television program.
Read moreJan 6
This adorable little girl, Jaylane Sutherland, dressed up in Kentucky as Queen Elizabeth II with her corgis for Halloween last year.
Read moreJan 4
These words from a Cherokee fable are wise words ones indeed, and a great reminder as we start this new year, of how we all should live.
Read moreDec 31
As we close out of 2021 and prepare to start 2022 we came across some words of wisdom and encouragement we want to share with you, our dear chums.
Read moreDec 29
What does it mean when the Queen of England moves her handbag from one side to the other?
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Is there someone important on your Christmas list you still don’t have a gift for because they already have everything, or are impossible to find the right gift for? We have a solution.
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“The meaning I picked, the one that changed my life: Overcome fear, behold wonder.” Thus said Richard Bach!
Read moreDec 15
It’s the season of giving and today we the opportunity for you to take a moment and give the gift of appreciation for someone reaching a great milestone.
Read moreDec 8
Your Two Chums ran some errands together yesterday, which resulted in a good amount of car time and opportunity just to talk and catch up on so many, many things going on. We started fairly early and then in the afternoon stopped to have lunch, and covered in conversation an array of other topics which covered subjects like our current projects, the holidays, our children and grand children, as well as things as broad as the concerns of the state of our world. There wasn’t much we didn’t touch on in our lengthy conversation. But what stuck out and what all of it boiled down to, what we kept coming back to again and again was the need to just be more loving in everything we do. We agreed it was a message we all need to hear and hoped we would be reminded of often.
Read moreDec 6
As we all know, first impressions are really important. Not only in our persons but in our writing. First lines.
Read moreDec 3
