Start Your Week With A Giggle
We think there is simply no better way to start your day, or your week, than with a good laugh. So here you go:
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We think there is simply no better way to start your day, or your week, than with a good laugh. So here you go:
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As everyone who enjoys a good cup of coffee knows, it is often referred to as a “cup of Joe”. But who is “Joe” anyway and why is he associated with coffee?
Read moreJul 8
If you are a fan of the game of tennis, you are very aware that we are in the middle of the biggest match of the year, Wimbledon.
“Why”, you might well ask, “are there British military personnel serving at Wimbledon?”
Read moreJul 7
A couple of weeks ago we did a post about some fabulous sunglasses Jackie had found and bought for a group of our friends.
Read moreJul 6
(See at the end of this read where you can purchase this bikini)
Ever thought about where the name “bikini” came from?
On July 5, 1946, French designer Louis Réard unveils a daring two-piece swimsuit at the Piscine Molitor, a popular swimming pool in Paris.
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Jul 4
Last Friday, Prince William and Prince Harry joined together to unveil a statue of their beloved mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
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As you know Sunday is the day we celebrate our independence and the birth of our great nation. It’s the 4th of July! And there is hardly a food you can name that is more frequently associated with the 4th of July…more quintessentially American… than the hotdog.
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Yes, today is Canada’s national holiday! We certainly could not let it go by without wishing Canada a very happy birthday!
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We tend to think of speed limits as a modern convention relating to freeways and residential neighborhoods, but they actually date back much further — centuries, in fact.
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We came across this post on a social media site and it got us thinking.
Read moreJun 28
Today, the word “Wrigley” is most associated with two things: Chewing gum and the famous home ballpark of the Chicago Cubs.
Read moreJun 25
Need a new pair of good looking shades…a.k.a. sunglasses… as this summer season gets underway? We’ve got just the thing for you.
Read moreJun 24
If you know anything at all about your Two Chums, you know we have an affinity for butter. Today we have some Savvy Secrets having to do with this favorite food of ours that we think you will appreciate knowing.
Read moreJun 23
Ever wonder why the tags used to seal loaves of bread come in different colors?
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“I asked a friend who has crossed 70 and is heading towards 80 what sort of changes she is feeling in herself? She sent me the following:
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August 8, 1982. A line drive foul ball hits a four year old boy in the head at Fenway.
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Sunday is Father’s Day and we have a great idea for a treat everyone will love when you celebrate 🙂
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It is always a good idea to start off the week with some words of wisdom.
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Need something fun to nibble on and liven up your weekend? We’ve got just the thing. Give these super easy and very yummy Salted Pretzel Bites a try. They can easily be made gluten free by simply substituting gluten free flour for regular wheat flour. Your family and your taste buds will thank you 🙂
Read moreJun 10
The popular image of Josephine Baker is of a daring entertainer, one who often shocked audiences by defying all the conventions of the day. But behind the tabloid fodder of her dramatic stage performances and glamorous lifestyle — including a pet cheetah — there was a complex woman who many of her fans never saw.
Read moreJun 9
With a spectacular victory at the Belmont Stakes, Secretariat became the first horse since Citation in 1948 to win America’s coveted Triple Crown: the Kentucky Derby , the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes.
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If you’ve not already seen the delightful program, All Creatures Great and Small on PBS, this weekend would be a good time to start.
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On this day in 1953,Queen Elizabeth II was formally crowned monarch of the United Kingdom in a lavish ceremony steeped in traditions that date back a millennium.
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The day after Memorial Day, we really should have a chuckle but we just wanted to post one more rather serious post before we have a chuckle.
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The freedoms large and small we all sometimes so casually enjoy, were bought with a price…the highest price of all. Remember those who paid it and honor them by being the best citizen and neighbor you can be. That is the least we can do to show our gratitude for their sacrifice.
Very thankful today and everyday,
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On this day back in 1907, Marion Michael Morrison, an actor who came to epitomize the American West, was born in Winterset, Iowa. But this was not the name we know him by.
Read moreMay 25
Last week was all about sharing some of our favorite things…about Chums Choices. This week we are sharing some wise ideas.
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If you’ve been following Two Chums for a while you might have guessed that at least one of this weeks posts on some of our “favorite things” would involve food in one way or another. So today is the day 🙂
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There would seem to be almost as many hair care products on the market as there are heads of hair to use them. And each and every one of them will tell you they are the best, or, at least, why they are better than the others.
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May 17
We are all shopping and buying things from home more and more both for ourselves and as gifts. But some things are more difficult than others to get right. Buying a ring can be one of those things.
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May 13
Repeating the good that we hear about is one of our favorite things to do! This one is certainly worth repeating!
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We all have probably hundreds, if not thousands, of photos on our phones. Or even older photos stuffed away in shoe boxes hiding in the closet. Every few years we pull them out, look through some of them and smile at the happy memories they represent.
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Now, before we start this, let us just say that we have not tried these ourselves so cannot say for certain that they are fact but…..it’s worth giving them a try.
It’s all about cucumbers!
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May 7
We do hope that you are lovers of Jane Austen’s writings, as are your Two Chums! Here are a few of her quotes.
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May 4
We love to hear these “stories of goodness” and love, even more, sharing them!
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It’s that time of year again….Girls Scout Cookie season. If you’re like many of us you may well have a stock of Girl Scout cookies in your cupboard. They are tasty by themselves of course, but the we came across this easy recipe for a Thin Mint Cheesecake we had to pass it along to our chums!
Read moreApr 30
My darling chum, Jackie, recently gifted me with this terrific book.
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This photo was reprinted in this month’s Harper’s Bazaar. It was originally seen in the April 1964 issue of Bazaar, along with some wonderful info about the fashionable Audrey Hepburn.
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This may look like ordinary fried chicken, but it’s not. This is a plate of delicious Nashville Hot Chicken!
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We came across this wonderful story posted on social media by a great chum of ours – in fact she was a Latin world champion dancer!
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Even though it is Monday and a lot of us do not feel like starting the workweek once more, do your Two Chums a favor and take it up a notch!
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Need something to make for dinner that is substantial, quick, easy and most importantly yummy? We’ve got that!
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Today is International Earth Day. This NASA photo of earth taken in 1972 by the Apollo 17 crew, has been titled “Blue Marble”. We think the reason is obvious.
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As England is many hours ahead of us here in the U.S. it is now late in the day there and this message came through here this morning posted from the Queen. We thought you would enjoy seeing it.
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Since his passing last Friday, there has been an outpouring of expressions of respect and admiration for Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. One might expect as much for someone who, for so many, many years, has been in the public eye. During his years of service he took on more than 22,000 solo engagements, 637 official overseas trips, gave approximately 5,493 speeches and worked as patron to some 800 organizations. That is action.
But amongst those who gave the expected tributes, there were many that truly spoke to the character and heart of the man, and not just his accomplishments.
Read moreApr 15
An old chum posted this info about the 23rd Psalm on social media and we found it so interesting and enlightening that we simply had to share it with you 🙂
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At 40, Franz Kafka (1883-1924), who never married and had no children, walked through the park in Berlin when he met a girl who was crying because she had lost her favourite doll.
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Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, died on Friday at 99, prompting a collective look back at his fascinating life.
Friday was also the 16th anniversary of his eldest son Prince Charles’ wedding to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
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Skincare products are available everywhere you look. Natural skincare, the kind you can make in your kitchen, is not only a healthy alternative, it is more and more popular. It is cost effective, easy to make in most instances, and healthier and many of its chemically produced alternatives. We came across some great info from Susan Patterson for making natural skin care on a site called alternative daily.com Here are some of the ideas for facial masks using egg whites she recommends:
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Helen Keller has become a household name, for sure. A person of amazing strength, love and fortitude.
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Risotto is without question one of the most satisfying dishes to come out of Italy. Rich and creamy, full of flavor, this Mushroom Risotto is so good it isn’t just a side dish, its hearty and flavorful enough to be the main course star of the show. It’s yummy!
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Continuing on from our post yesterday, look at these glorious creatures! Do you know what they are called?
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No matter who you are or what you believe about God, it is very hard to deny the beauty and wonder we find in nature. Take this photo:
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Mar 31
Our Easter celebrations will look a little different again this year, but regardless of how small our gatherings may be, that doesn’t mean that we can’t still make them fun, and as joyful as they can be.
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Believing that laughter is one of the very best medicines, we share this with you …
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These caramel apple Dutch Babies can be a perfect breakfast treat or a simple dessert. Either way they are simple to make and simply delicious!
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Yes, the art of letter writing. But writing a letter is of no use if there is not a post office to deliver it for us. In view of all that is being said in the news about our Post Office, it seems fitting to share some of these facts.
It’s impossible to separate the history of the United States from the history of its post office.
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“What does a perfect score have to do with this device?”, you might well be asking. Read on.
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“I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it’s the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills. It’s probably the most important thing in a person.”
Henry Ward Beecher
“Beware of him who hates the laugh of a child.”
“An onion can make people cry but there’s never been a vegetable that can make people laugh.”
Woody Allen
“If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.”
Mary H. Waldrip
“A laugh is a smile that bursts.”
Arthur Marshall
“Laugh it off, laugh it off; it’s all part of life’s rich pageant.”
Thomas Szasz
“When a person can no longer laugh at himself, it is time for others to laugh at him.”
Jonathan Davis
“You laugh at me because I’m different, I laugh at you because you’re all the same.”
“With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh I should die.”
“To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain, and play with it!”
Kurt Vonnegut
“Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh since there is less cleaning up to do afterward.”
“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.”
Max Eastman
“Dogs laugh, but they laugh with their tails.”
Richard Pryor
“There’s a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at.”
Anthony Burgess
“Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone.”
Jay Leno
“You cannot be mad at somebody who makes you laugh – it’s as simple as that.”
In the name of laughter!
Mar 23
Doesn’t matter who you are, it is always important to be able to laugh at yourself when you accidentally do something funny or if someone catches you in an unintended funny pose while taking a photo. This photo is an example of that. We have another one to share as well. It too is a doozy!
Read moreMar 22
Sure, the black and white striped print can be quite stylish, but for zebras, the patterned coat serves a valuable purpose.
Read moreMar 19
If you practice the following words of wisdom, it is all but guaranteed you will never again be disappointed.
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This fawn was on our porch and I thought its mom had died… called animal control and they said what this article says.
Dear Friends,
We just received our first phone call regarding newborn fawns, therefore it is the time of the year to post this. Deer deliver their newborns in the strangest of places! Residents will find them and be concerned about a newborn deer on their lawn, in their garden, under the azaleas, etc. Most call because they think the fawn is in peril and Mom is nowhere to be found.
Well, Mom is actually off feeding and helping to keep predators away. Those who call ask what they should do for the fawn. Leave it alone, do not touch, move or attempt to feed it. Here’s the scoop. Deer are NOT like horses. They do not have their legs under them immediately and need time to rest after birth. Horses get up and go that’s the sign of a healthy horse. A healthy fawn will curl up, nap most of the day and move their heads. They have no scent and predators cannot find them unless humans interfere.
Mom leaves during the day for two primary reasons: to feed, and to keep her scent a distance from the fawn. Mom will come back (unless something tragic happens to her), but don’t expect her until dusk and certainly don’t expect her if humans are hovering around. If you are fortunate enough to have the gift of a fawn, please enjoy the experience, respect Mother Nature and let the Mom do what comes naturally. She will move the fawn daily so you may see it in different locations.
Please share, thank you.
Isn’t it so very interesting and touching!
We love sharing “touching”!
Mar 17
There are any number of lovely things we can attribute to the Irish, but chief among them is their ability to liberally give out blessings. It is such a wonderful thing to bless someone. It brings joy both to the one who gives the blessing and the one who receives it. In honor of one of the most celebrated of Irish holidays, St. Patricks Day, we would like to share some of those wonderful blessings the Irish have given to all of us. These are just a few of our favorites:
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Mar 12
Do you know this woman? Those who do know her would tell you that you would love her. Nurses and caregivers at the senior home where she lives reportedly fight over who gets to take care of her. She is Lucia DeClerck.
Read moreMar 11
In the last few days you may have heard that amongst some circles of thought, Dr. Seuss has gone out of fashion. We think he did, however, have some wise words for all of us.
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Many years ago, the world-famous Italian freediver Enzo Maiorca was diving in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of his hometown of Syracuse, Sicily. As he entered the water he felt a dolphin nudging his back.
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Trivia Genius posed the question, “What is the only bird that can fly backward and upside down?”.
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This recipe is one that comes from the great and very clever Julia Child. A basic culinary rule of thumb is, if Julia Child makes something, you can be sure it’s tasty. This Cauliflower Au Gratin is surely no exception to that rule!
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So many of you were so kind to wish me and my husband “Happy Anniversary” after my darling chum Jackie did that lovely post yesterday.
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Yesterday, my darling Chum, Robin, and her husband, Randy, celebrated their forty-fifth wedding anniversary and I could not let the day go by without making sure they feel very celebrated by all of their chums!
Read moreFeb 26
For those of you who know your Two Chums well, you know that we both love our pearls. They are very special to us and we wear them often.
On another note, we are always telling you how much good vinegar can do in the world of cleaning! BUT (and there is a big but there), we want you to read this to know what you are doing when it comes to pearls and vinegar!
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