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Sir Isaac Newton’s Use of Quarantine

Sir Isaac Newton accomplished many things in his 84 years on Earth — inventing calculus and discovering the theory of gravity, to name a few —

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Don’t Forget The Flowers

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Who doesn’t love flowers?

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Savvy Secrets -Home Hacks

If you know anything about your Two Chums, you know we love to get and share Savvy Secrets. We have some good ones for you today!

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A Few Monday Chuckles

What better way than laughter to start off the week?

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Remembering

Apart from everything else we do today, we want to make sure we acknowledge and remember what happened on this fateful day 19 years ago. We remember those whose lives were cut short, who on what started out as an ordinary Tuesday, became an extraordinary part of our history. We cannot afford to ever forget the brave men and women who rushed into those two buildings as others were rushing out. May we always, ALWAYS be grateful to them and all those who risk their own lives on our behalf.

We remember the heros of 9/11 and we are very grateful indeed.

Fall For Florals

This time of year we are all making that transition from summer into fall. Nothing for any of us is the way we usually experience it. Many kids are learning remotely from home, and adults are also working from home quite often. Most of us are generally spending a lot more time at home so making it enjoyable is a must. Our surroundings can help us feel a sense of security and calm when everything else feels a bit unpredictable and chaotic.

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Ballet Anyone?

And, speaking of Audrey Hepburn (yesterday’s post) whose first love was ballet, do you think you know where ballet first started? France, maybe Italy or Russia?

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Words of Beauty

When they asked her to reveal her beauty secrets, Audrey Hepburn wrote this beautiful text that was later read at her funeral:

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Correction on “Back to School”

We loved the post we put in today and put it in thinking that it was a true story.

We are so grateful that one of our dear chums who lives in Des Moines, sent us this:

“Love this story, and have heard it told many times and in its varied forms. Being from Des Moines, please know that our local Iowa Methodist Hospital (now Unity Point) John Stoddard Cancer Center is actually named after a prominent engineer who gave millions to see it built after receiving his own cancer treatment at Iowa Methodist. When the original work of fiction about a ‘Teddy Stallard’ and his inspirational teacher was written, it somehow later evolved and gained momentum with even more fiction about the Stoddard connection. And yet, still a lovely read with a sweet message.”

Always wishing to be transparent, we share this with you and have to agree with our chum – it is “still a lovely read with a sweet message”.

Back to School

As she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children an untruth.

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What Is Labor Day?

It’s a fair question since for most people it is just a way to mark the end of summer and the start of a new fall/school season. But beyond the BBQs and family get togethers, why do we celebrate it really?

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Sweet Celebration

A sweet and easy dessert for your Labor Day celebration.

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Well Done!

To say that John Cassabria is an animal lover is an understatement. He grew up surrounded by pets and is currently the proud owner of four dogs, four cats and even a pet snake.

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A Good Read

Today marks the 75th anniversary of V-J Day. It was on this day in 1945 that the Japanese signed the surrender document that officially ended WWII.

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Ah yes, Mr. Einstein!

Two quotes from a very clever gentleman who shared so much with us!

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Wise Words for Monday

Are you starting off this week feeling a little down or discouraged? Do you feel stuck in some place in your life? We have a great word for you today!

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Being The Queen

This is a love story!

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VERY Wise Words!

It is no secret that we live in contentious times. As November 3rd approaches there is no shortage of opinions and feelings about the coming elections.

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Unwanted Ant Visitors?

Yesterday, we posted about inviting ants in. Today we are posting about keeping ants out!

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Ant Visitors?

When I was quite a little girl and visiting London for the first time, my darling father took me to the Regent’s Park Zoo, a wonderful zoo in the middle of London. The very first place he wanted to visit was the ant colony and for a very specific reason.

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Dipping Delights

Ice cream bars, especially those you make yourself, are a delight indeed!

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Hawaii Joins the United States

It is hard to think of Hawaii and not think of it as being a part of the United States.

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Words of Wisdom

It seems that we have been sharing a lot of Words of Wisdom or uplifting words lately!

Ah yes, for we feel they are needed!

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Say Yes…Find Joy

This beautiful watercolor was painted during an on line class given by an artist your Two Chums have known and admired for years, Eva Marguerite.

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Knit One Purl Two

Ever thought about learning to knit? Right now when we are all at home more might just be a great time to start. “But HOW to start?” you might be thinking. We found a great tutorial we are sharing with you today.

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Monday Mentoring

This is a great way to start out the week:
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Friday Fortifications!

Although Friday is the end of the week and, for most people, drives us into the weekend, it still needs fortifying at times. This one is especially lovely.

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Flower Power

Want a summer project that you can finish in a few hours and that will brighten your home and your life? We’ve got that!

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Summer Is Calling

We are deep into the dog days of summer, and as we’ve said before that tends to mean “we all scream for ice cream”…or in this case, ice cream pie!

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A Sweet Story!

This is such a dear story brought to us by Sonya Harris about a very independent dog.

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Monday’s Chuckles

Well, if the phrase that ‘laughter is the best medicine for the soul’ is true, your soul is going to be very healthy after reading this one!

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Worth Thinking About!

A teacher once brought balloons to school, told her pupils to blow them up and write their name on one.

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Gifts From The Heart

Just looking at this cork topped glass tube you would never know there is a treasure inside.

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Easy Peasy Blueberry Jam

One of the joys of summer is the sweet juicy produce that one can find in nearly any market. Blueberries are everywhere right now and using them to make this easy 3 ingredient jam will of course be a summer favorite!

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Zipper Up

Have you ever struggled to zip or unzip a dress when you’re by yourself at home, or in the dressing room at a store?

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Laugh Out Loud

What we are sharing here below appeared on a bulletin board in a shop the other day and we knew we had to share it with our chums. As we’ve said many times we think laughter is the best medicine for WHATEVER ails you!

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Succulent Shrimp

If you love shrimp, we have a wonderful,l quick, easy, and foolproof way for making it today!

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Unorthodox

Today we have yet another TV show recommendation for you. OK we aren’t pretending to be Siskel and Ebert, but we believe this is a program you will truly enjoy.

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Chicken Bowl Supper

In summer we are always looking for something to make for dinner that is quick, easy, and most importantly, really tasty. This chicken bowl will fill the bill.

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Oh So True – Perspective!

Once again, pointing out perspective! We love this!

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Monday Chuckles

Time for a laugh, for sure.

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Good Again

Something we found interesting came to our attention this week. While we are all hunkered down at home during the current pandemic, people are in their kitchens and cooking more than ever. It turns out they are turning to the internet for recipes. And can you guess what the #1 recipe searched for on the internet is?……..banana bread!

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Game Time

In case you aren’t familiar with this very enjoyable game we’ve been enjoying, we want to introduce you to it. It’s called Mancala.

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Well Done!

This is a wonderful story that we read on social media and felt compelled to share it with you, our dear chums.

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Cars? Or Tractors?

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Start your engines: Ferruccio Lamborghini, the founder and namesake of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., didn’t always make cars.

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The Princess Bride

In what could easily fulfill that famous wedding rhyme that begins “something old, something new” Princess Beatrice was married to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi Friday morning at The Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor, wearing one of her grandmother’s dresses and her wedding tiara.

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A Lesson Well Learned

If you own a Le Creuset or other heavy enameled pan or Dutch oven, you know that over time and with much use they become very discolored. I came across what looked like a great solution on Pinterest and thought it would be a wonderful idea to share it.

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Good News!

With so much bad news everywhere we turn these days, we wanted to share some “good news” today.

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We All Scream For Ice Cream

The age old children’s rhythm “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream” could well have been penned for this delicious and oh so easy delight…Fresh Homemade Raspberry Ice Cream!

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We Highly Recommend It!

If you have not already seen it, we highly recommend, on Netflix,

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Love – Always The Winner

“After I became president,” Nelson Mandela is quoted as saying, “I asked one day some members of my close protection team to stroll with me in the city and have lunch at one of its restaurants. We sat in one of the downtown restaurants and all of us asked for some sort of food. After a while, the waiter brought us our requests, I noticed that there was someone sitting in front of my table waiting for food. I told then one of the soldiers to go and ask that person to join us with his food and eat with us. The soldier went and asked the man so. The man brought up his food and sat by my side as I asked and began to eat. His hands were trembling constantly until everyone had finished their food and the man went.

“The soldier said to me: The man was apparently quite sick. His hands trembled as he ate!””No, not at all”, said Mandela.”This man was the guard of the prison where I was jailed. Often, after the torture I was subjected to, I used to scream and ask for a little water. The very same man used to come every time and [torture me more] instead. So I found him scared, trembling, expecting me to reciprocate now, at least in the same way, either by torturing him or imprisoning him as I am now the president of the state of South Africa.

“But this is not my character nor part of my ethics.

“The mentality of retaliation destroys states, while the mentality of tolerance builds nations.”

What brilliant words of love and forgiveness Mandela shared and how we all can learn from them.

A Laugh and A Smile

All of us seem to watching more TV these days while at home more than we’re used to being. If you are anything like your Two Chums you are probably always on the lookout for something interesting, or uplifting, to watch on television.

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Words of Wisdom

In the last few weeks, it seems that words of the heart come to mind constantly. Here are some powerful thoughts which were shared by Amy Baker.

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Smoky and Salty

Photo from Better Homes& Gardens

Try this as a tasty refreshing summer treat.

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To Quit Or Not To Quit!

Nastia Liukin was 18 when she won five medals in the 2008 Olympic Games, including a gold medal for the women’s all-around gymnastics competition.

The athlete, television personality and NBC Sports analyst, now 30, credits her parents, world champion gymnasts Valeri Liukin and Anna Kotchneva, for much of her success.

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Sharing is Caring….

Let’s start the week off on a very positive note.

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Bug Free July 4th

If you plan to be outdoors tomorrow in celebration of July 4th, Independence Day, you can plan on being “independent” of mosquitos with this Savvy Secret!

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Shop Your Smile

Things have certainly changed over the last several months. One of the biggest changes is wearing masks whenever we leave our homes. Do you miss seeing other’s expressions whenever you are out? Or wish others could see yours?

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Today I Will Make A Difference

We received this rather wonderful note which was written by Max Lucado and felt you would all love hearing it and perhaps practicing it.

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A Savvy Secret

We DO love our Savvy Secrets and we especially love to share them. This one might just help us along during this period of keeping to ourselves.

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Good News Gospel!

Oh, how your Two Chums LOVE sharing good news! This is a story we read which was written by a very happy Robert Hartwell last week.

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Let There Be …

…LOVE on earth and let it begin with me.

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Soul Nutrition

What a week! A week full of nutrition for the soul.

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Continuing With The Spread of Love!

This week, more than ever, we are feeling the need to spread love. This is a beautiful story we saw ….

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On The Bright Side

We find that it is important to discipline ourselves to look for the good…

…which side are you going to look today?

With love,

More Savvy Secrets … For The Heart

Certainly, in these times more than ever, we need to share our love, speak from the heart. Here are a few Savvy Secrets along those lines.

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One Important Man

This Sunday is the day set aside in celebration of those very important men…fathers. We think that dads deserve a big shout out and certainly deserve some love this Father’s Day. One of the things we have been hearing over and over during this time of trouble and unrest in our country is that much of it stems from a lack of fathers in the home. We don’t always value them the way we should so this Sunday is a chance to tell those men in our lives who are fathers or father figures what a difference they make.

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Love One Another!

As you go about your day today, stop every so often and listen…

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Sing it, Sir Paul!

He was visiting America. It is said that he was sitting, resting, when he heard a woman screaming.

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Heartland

We are all home more these days and consequently, watching more TV. So perhaps you are running out of ideas for things to watch. We’ve got a great suggestion for you today, a great place for you to visit…Heartland.

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Out Of The Mouths Of Babes

The Bible tells us to be childlike….not to be confused with being childish. We think this is because often children see things so much more clearly and simply than adults who, sometimes, can unnecessarily complicate what should be simple.

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We Hail You, Nelson Mandela

LOVE! Not always the easiest thing to demonstrate but there is a deep necessity to do one’s best!

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Many Happy Returns, HRH Prince Philip!

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!

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Comfort Food – Breadsticks

These breadsticks are just so easy, and better still, just so yummy, you’ll be making them again and again and again we’re sure!!!

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Some Leaves Out of Dale’s Book!

Certainly, the name Dale Carnegie is a well known one…one that is known, amongst other things, for wonderful presentation and knowing how best to get things across to another. Here are a few of his suggestions:

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Comfort Food – GF Old Fashioned Donuts

It’s been a tough week all the way around. We think a little comfort is in order. On a list of comfort foods, donuts, much less freshly home made donuts, would have to make the Top 10 right? And these are not only easy, easy, easy to make, but so yummy and with a bonus of being gluten free!

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A Beautiful Encounter

We could not help but notice this article by Mina Kaji of Yahoo, and, given the emotional temperature of our country, we felt we simply had to share.

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This Picture Is Worth A 1000 Words

This is the most simple but profound explanation of what will make things better in the days ahead.

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Laughter Is Medicine

This bit of humor came to us from one of our chums. We thought you could maybe use a little chuckle…aka “medicine” for whatever ails you today 🙂

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Well Done – A Show of Love

It has been a hard week for America and the weekend brought more images of anger and grief, rage and sadness. But amidst the tragedy and horror we all witnessed on our TV screens, there were also stories and images of hope and love that went largely unreported by national media. We want to share just a few of those with you today.

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JFK

It takes no more than three initials and you know exactly who we are talking about. Today we are celebrating JFK!

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A Savvy Secret!

But just one!

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Time For Gratitude!

As those of you know who know Two Chums, we are all about the act of being grateful! We found these wonderful quotes on AZ Quotes and want to share them with you!

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What The World Needs Now Is…

Need something today to put a smile on your face or in your heart? We’ve got that!

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Yes, We Remember Them!

Today is a really important day!

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Readying to Celebrate!

Ina Garten, one of the best cooks we know of, shared this fabulous cake recipe with us and we are sharing it with you!

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Soup’s On – Khao Tom

Yesterday we gave you a yummy recipe for a Mexican meatball soup. Today we are going elsewhere to another part of the world to sample a Thai meatball soup…Khao Tom..also VERY yummy and also gluten free!

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Soup’s On – Sopa de Albondigas

Some think of soup as a cool or cold weather food. But we drink hot coffee and tea in all four seasons and eat ice cream all year round as well, so why not eat soup in all seasons…especially if it is one as yummy as this one is? And this is a gluten free soup too!!!

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What Was Ronald Reagan’s Favorite Treat?

Ronald Reagan famously quit smoking by replacing his pipes with his favorite candy:

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A Monday Blessing

Couldn’t we all use a blessing to start our week?

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Puzzling

With more time at home, we all need some positive things to do. Puzzles can be a stress reliever and a helpful and constructive tool for passing the time. And now any photo on your smart phone or computer can be a puzzle.

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Ruby Slippers – Red?

We have a question for you!

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Be Still, Our Hearts

As she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children an untruth.

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Happy Birthday, Katherine!

On May 12, 1907, Katharine Hepburn was born in Hartford, Connecticut. Due to her performances in such films as The Philadelphia Story and On Golden Pond, Katherine became one of the most celebrated actresses of the 20th century.

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A Good Word For Monday

Let these words sink in…

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What is VE Day?

VE Day is otherwise known as “Victory in Europe Day” and commemorates the day towards the end of the Second World War when fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe came to an end. This took place 75 years ago today and was cause for great rejoicing.

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Worth Pondering!

Feeling crushed, under pressure, pressed or in darkness? Read on!

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A Chuckle For Wednesday

It’s Wednesday but any day is a good day for a little humor.

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Spicy Guacamole

Today is Cinco de Mayo. Some years ago on Cinco de Mayo we shared our favorite traditional guacamole recipe with our chums. Today we have a new one to share. A spicy guacamole known as Guacamole Con Chiles Toreados.

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Happy Birthday To You!

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!

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