Is YOURS The Most Common?
Golly! It is interesting to note what the most used surnames (last names) are in the world!
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Nov 14
Health Tip And A Chuckle
Everyone seems to receive great advise when it comes to living and eating healthy, from well meaning friends and family and anonymous sources in articles and on television. The problem is, one week something is touted as “the best for you” and a month or so later you hear about all the terrible adverse problems this said “healthy thing” can create.
In the spirit of staying light and keeping a sense of humor, we offer you this today:
Read moreNov 11
Nov 9
New Cyphers
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have chosen their respective cyphers to be used on all official communication.
Read moreNov 8
Nov 4
Another Great Children’s Book!
This is a wonderful, funny books for the Littles. If you are not familiar with it, get it! It’s worth sharing with your Littles, for sure.
Read moreNov 3
Goodnight Moon
Goodnight Moon is a very familiar book to most people. It is one of the first books that newborns receive, for sure. And “read” it they do, over and over again!
Read moreNov 3
Home!
Some of the most common, most well-known sayings we share are about the idea of home. Whether it’s The Wizard of Oz’s famous “There’s no place like home” or the classic “Home is where the heart is,” home is the subject of so many famous quotes exactly because it is such a difficult concept to pin down.
Read moreNov 2
Pizza?
It’s safe to say that Americans love pizza.
In one 2021 survey, 41% of consumers reported eating at least one slice of pizza every week. Other data indicates that around 350 slices are sold every second — and in 2021, American pizza sales topped $48 billion. But the doughy, saucy, cheesy goodness wasn’t always an American staple. In fact, pizza was around for more than a century before making its way across the Atlantic from Italy.
Read moreNov 1
Family Humor
We are hoping to help you start this new month with a chuckle. If you have a family…and we all do of one kind or another…you know there are those unfortunate incidents or quirky personalities or embarrassing qualities, (or maybe all three of those) you know people outside your family might not understand and you would just as soon keep quiet. We found a pillow with just the reminder your family may need to adobt as a motto…
Read moreOct 31
Savvy Secrets Of Halloween
Everyone loves a fun jack o’lantern on Halloween, but the carving of one can be a challenge. Today we have some tips and a video from Good Housekeeping we think might help you have an easier time.
Read moreOct 28
Oct 27
Never Too Old
The next time you want to do something or learn something new and someone tells you that you are “too old” (it might even be you telling yourself that) remember this:
Read moreOct 26
Oct 25
Good Ole Abe!
Abraham Lincoln was the ultimate self-made man. Largely self-educated, he rose from the humblest of origins to become a lawyer and politician before being elected President of the United States in 1860.
His unshakeable faith in and devotion to the United States was severely tested during the Civil War, and his savvy leadership ensured the Union’s survival. But his life and legacy were more complicated than history books often present. Explore six intriguing facts about America’s 16th President.
Read moreOct 24
Oct 21
Dickens – His Own Person!
Years before Edgar Allan Poe wrote “The Raven,” Charles Dickens had an actual pet raven.
Read moreOct 19
Well Done – Sadio Mane
This is a photo of someone who represents generosity and goodness. You may not know this man or his story and his heart for helping.
Read moreOct 18
Did You Know? Express Yourself
Words are wonderful things. They keep us connected, express our thoughts and give our ideas meaning. But sometimes there is confusion about words that sound alike but mean very different things.
Read moreOct 17
Loving Lucy
This weekend, October 15th, marked the 71st anniversary of the first airing on CBS of one of the favorite TV shows ever made…I Love Lucy. It was an instant success!
Read moreOct 14
And To Send You Barreling into the Weekend …
…Interesting Facts supplied us with some crazy things!
Read moreOct 13
Let Go!
Interesting Quotes shared with us some valuable tips!
Sometimes the hardest thing in life is letting go of what’s holding you back. It could be a painful situation you have to overcome, the loss of someone you love, the consequences of a poor choice, a deflating job, or even just a negative mindset you can’t shake. We can get stuck in a holding pattern where we focus on the things that we struggle with, and wind up in a cycle of stress, frustration, and sadness.
Read moreOct 11
Monarch Butterflies
Monarchs happen to be one of my granddaughter’s school mascot and mighty they are!
No animal on Earth travels quite like the eastern monarch butterfly.
Read moreOct 10
Ahhh! The Orient Express
The mere whisper of the name “Orient Express” conjures up luxury, beauty, abundant living!
It started as a dream.
Read moreOct 7
Words of Wisdom – Corrie ten Boom
If you’ve been our chum for any amount of time you probably know our regard for Corrie ten Boom and her wonderful autobiographical book The Hiding Place.
Read moreOct 4
Helen Keller, for real!
“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us,” Helen Keller wrote in 1929. Being deaf and blind, she knew well about “closed doors”!
Read moreOct 3
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Sep 29
The Last Historical Untruth!
Nearly 250 years after the fabled ride of Paul Revere leading up to the American Revolution battles of Lexington and Concord, many people believe he yelled the phrase, “The British are coming!” along the way — but this would have lacked a lot of subtlety for Revere, who also worked as a spy.
Read moreSep 28
“Seeing” Kindness
You may think this is just a little boy about to hug a firefighter. But this is an even better story than that. What you are seeing is a wonderful act of kindness.
Read moreSep 27
Where Did This Name Come From?
That’s a good question! Is it named after someone? Here’s what we found out.
Read moreSep 26
Rosh Hashanah – Happy New Year!
With a name that translates to “head of the year”, Rosh Hashanah marks the Jewish celebration of the birth of the universe, the changing of the civil calendar, and the start of the religion’s High Holidays. It runs over two days and started last night.
Read moreSep 23
A Treat From E II R
It has been quite an amazing couple of weeks now beginning with the announcement of the death of The Queen. So to round out our memories and stories of Her Majesty we thought we would leave you with a treat that came directly from her … the Queen’s pancake recipe.
Read moreSep 22
Indeed, a ‘Dog and Pony Show’!
If you know anything about HM The Queen, you are very aware of her deep love for her animals.
This was made evident on Monday when, as her coffin was driven along The Long Walk at Windsor Castle, you could see on the side Emma, her fell pony, standing at attention for her darling Monarch.
Read moreSep 21
You Did It Again, Ma’am
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was certainly an amazing lady – full of humility, compassion, love! The past couple of weeks have brought this out so very clearly! If you had any reason to doubt before, you now KNOW!
Here is another little story……
Read moreSep 20
Teach Your Children Well
Yesterday at the funeral services for Queen Elizabeth II the world watched and British citizens, along with dignitaries and leaders from all over the world, came to pay their respects and honour the Queen. For little more than 70 years when anyone referred to “The Queen” everyone knew who was being referred to…there were and are many royal monarches in the world but there was only one true “Queen”.
Read moreSep 16
Final Journeys
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
She Returns Home
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 12
The Curtsey
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
Thank You Ma’am
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
Moon Made of Cheese?
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
Historical Untruths, Four
You probably know the legend of William Tell, or at least the gist of it.
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Sep 5
A Labor Day Salute – Well Done
You may be familiar with the gentleman pictured here. He is Jon Bon Jovi of the famous rock band known simply as Bon Jovi. And you may be wondering what he has to do with our national celebration today of Labor Day. Labor Day quite simply is a day in which we honor the men and women of the American work force…in other words it is a day to celebrate the achievements of the American worker. Today we are acknowledging and celebrating this man for his contribution, but that contribution may not be the one you think.
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Sep 1
Historical Untruths, Three
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 31
BBQ Chicken Salad
Good for lunch or supper this versatile salad is a simple fix that is filling and satisfying and ever so tasty.
Read moreAug 30
Versailles!
These gardens are amazing as well as the Palace! Which King commissioned the building of this extraordinary Palace?
Read moreAug 29
Mr. Rogers on Love!
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.”
Read moreAug 26
Savvy Secrest -New Uses For An Old Friend
Chances are when you were a teenage you had a bottle of this in the cupboard that you may have used to “lighten” your hair in the summer.
Read moreAug 25
Aug 24
Pick Me Ups!
We found these wonderful, comforting “Inspiring Quotes” and know that you will love them!
Read moreAug 22
Aug 19
What A Dear Story!
Eight brides in one family have worn a Marshall Field’s wedding gown purchased in 1950: ‘it’s a lucky dress’
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Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago TribuneMon, August 15, 2022, 1:00 AM
Read moreAug 18
Historical Untruths, One
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
Long Live The King!
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 12
Who is Credited With Giving Us The Gas Powered Motor Car?
Was it Henry Ford? Read on to find out…
Read moreAug 11
Words of Wisdom From An Actual Genius
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
Of Yesteryear …
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
A Tuesday Thought!
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
Great Way To Start The Week!
We found this upbeat note on social media and HAD to share!
Read moreAug 5
Old Sayings We Still Use Today!
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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Aug 1
And Now You Know – Lavender
Most people associate lavender with cleanliness and freshness. But there is more value to this simple flowering plant than you may have known.
Read moreJul 29
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Jul 27
Did You Know?
This is a subject we never expected to cover but your Two Chums love history and love knowing where things come from or how they originated so this topic is no exception. And besides it is worth a little chuckle to know how the “middle finger salute” came about.
Read moreJul 26
Savvy Secret – Insalate Verde Salad Dressing
If you know any Italians you know they love their salads almost as much as they love their pasta and their bread. They don’t make a fuss about it they just make it simple and delicious. It just doesn’t get much simpler (or tastier) than today’s Savvy Secret.
Read moreJul 25
Star Spangled Banner
We love sharing these little “pearls” and these particular pearls today are all about the National Anthem!
Read moreJul 22
Jul 21
Wise Words…Know Your Value
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 20
Jul 19
Signs Of Love
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 18
Ah, Summertime!
Shakespeare was a huge fan of the summer season, famously writing, “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate.”
And here a few quotes from other luminaries regarding summertime.
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Jul 11
Let’s Hear it for Katherine Hepburn!
Katharine Hepburn made her Broadway debut in 1928, the same year she graduated from Bryn Mawr College.
Read moreJul 8
Another “Did You Know”!
Ah yes! We found this so very interesting and no, we did not know. We wonder how many of you knew!
Read moreJul 5
Did You Know?
A Jewish family Karnofsky, who immigrated from Lithuania to the United States, took pity on the 7-year-old boy and brought him to their home.
Read moreJul 4
Happy, Happy 4th!
Your Two Chums wish you a very happy Fourth of July! Celebrate well and enjoy! We do have one question for you. What color was the Statue of Liberty originally?
Read moreJul 1
Savvy Secrets – Celebrate!
Today is the 1st of July which means the 4th of July is almost here. Today we want to share two unrelated yet important ideas for having a wonderful celebration with family and friends.
Read moreJun 30
Savvy Secrets – Corn
Will there be corn on the cob in your weekend BBQ plans? We’ve got a great savvy secret for you today you’ll love!
Read moreJun 29
Did You Know? – Gas Prices
The 4th of July weekend is quickly approaching. Many of us are planning to head for the beach, the lake, the mountains, or to visit friends or family for a BBQ. With gas prices at an all time high, some people may be rethinking their plans and everyone is looking for the best price when they need to fill up their tanks. Did you know there is a phone app for that?
Read moreJun 28
In The Words of Julia Child
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.
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Jun 24
Jun 23
Amusement Parks!
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
Bond, James Bond!
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 21
More – Did You Know?
It happens to all of us at times. Despite our best efforts to stay cheerful and have joy, we just feel flat or worse, we feel down in the dumps. That happens to all of us from time to time. Today we want to share some natural help for you to try the next time you’re feeling blue.
Read moreJun 20
Jun 17
Graduation Time!
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 16
Old Is New Again
If you are of a certain age you will surely remember the name Ann Landers and her syndicated advice column “Ask Ann Landers” as well as that of that of her twin sister, know as “Abby” in the competing popular advice column “Dear Abby”.
Read moreJun 15
