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Ah, Yes!

We saw this and thought you would all appreciate our sharing it.

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Look Up!

There are so many wonderful, inspiring quotes that boost us up and here we have a few!

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Inspiration from the Movies!

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See how many of these you know!

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Inspired Quotes!

Oh yes, this glorious week of Thanksgiving! What a very blessed time it is for all of us. Everyone celebrates it and we can all join together in gratitude!

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What Inspirational Sharings!

We came across these quotes from several different artists and know that you will all love them…..so thought provoking!

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Let’s All Do This!

Do these five things every day before you start your day!

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Words To Live By

We came across this yesterday and knew you, our chums, would enjoy reading it.

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Monday Mentoring

This is a great way to start out the week:
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A Must Share!

We found this on social media and so chances are, some of you have already read it but it was one of those important things that we HAD TO SHARE!

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Which One Are You?

Read on and, at the end, answer that question. Read more

Words To Live By

Every so often, we post an inspirational quote with a hope – Read more

Words To Live By

Let there be peace on earth. . .

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More Deeply Resonating Quotes

And again, thanks to Encurious, here are some more inspirational quotes which, hopefully, will help your days go wonderfully well. Read more

For Children Of All Ages

We feel sure you will hold onto these wonderful quotes which were shared by Encurious.

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Words, words!

Who doesn’t love and need inspiration?  We know we do! Read more

Well Done!

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This wonderful retired English teacher did a very inspired thing with his students…. Read more

Helpful Thoughts

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We found a wonderful website called “Higher Perspective” and felt you would enjoy hearing these thought provoking ideas. Read more

Inspirational Friday

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The lightbulb went on and lit up the whole room! Read more

Life Lessons on Prayer and Tuna Salad


It was largely at Nanner’s table as a child that I learned what is of worth to me now as an adult.  Nanner was my maternal grandmother, also my mentor, my guardian angel and my dearest childhood friend.  The lessons I learned were of love and life, forgiveness and repentance, hope and faith.  They were there for the taking among the frosty glasses of sweet tea, the creamy macaroni and cheese, the platters of crisp fried chicken and biscuits.   Sometimes I watched them played out before me like other children watched cartoons or Lassie.  Sometimes they just came forth in conversation between participants at the table.  And sometimes they were casually passed like the radishes and black-eyed peas and sweet cold slices of cantaloupe.  These were the life lessons that seemed to be doled out like an allowance might have been, but when seen, all in total, as an adult I recognize now they are a great inheritance.  I can’t help feeling it a privilege and an obligation to share them now with other people who were not as fortunate as I to have such a grandmother.  She was fond of reminding me “to whom much is given, much is required.”   So this recounting of her recipes for living (otherwise known as wisdom) and recipes for good food from my family’s table is my attempt at giving back from that with which I am so richly blessed.
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Welcome to Two Chums

Photo by Natalia Chydzik

It seems quite fitting to us that our first entry as we establish our home on the World Wide Web would be on the subject of hospitality.  It is what we are all about.   Hospitality is one of those things that you may not have a snappy definition for, yet you know it when you see it, (or feel it), and when you don’t.

On the surface entertaining and hospitality can seem very much the same, yet they are really totally different. Entertaining is focused on drawing attention to the host or hostess, and how wonderfully and beautifully she (or he) can do things.  Hospitality is focused on one’s guests, and doing things beautifully in order that they will feel special.

How many times have you heard someone on television, who was cooking or decorating or making something for a party say, “Now this will really impress your guests!”  Our culture is bombarded by messages that we need to do things well so others will think more highly of us.

We all hear and read tips on entertaining.  The shelves in the bookstores are full of books on the subject and there are endless websites that are dedicated to helping you entertain.  We are not one of them.

Two Chums is all about excellence and doing things well, and when we extend an invitation, we want our guests to see that things are beautifully done, and much time has been given to preparation, because they are special and worth our time and efforts.  As you visit us each day we will be sharing with you things we’ve learned along the way in our homes with our families about love, joy and abundant living that is within everyone’s reach.  We will share about the parties and celebrations we are having, about home decor projects and  things we’ve learned about the art of gift giving.  And of course some thoughts from our hearts.

Mother Theresa said, “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”  Making others feel wanted and welcome, showing hospitality, is one of those small things we all can do with great love.

So though you may never actually visit the houses where we live, we want to invite you to visit our Two Chums home everyday.  We will do our best to prepare for you because we care, and we want you to know we think you are worth our time and effort.

Welcome to Two Chums!



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