Mar 6
Yes, Lent has indeed started but we came across a wonderful list that we just HAD to share. Read more
Mar 1
Charles and Camilla on their wedding day in April, 2005
The wife of the King is always known as “Queen Consort,” usually abbreviated to ‘Queen’. Read more
Feb 22
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Queen Victoria…a name well known today – well known for many reasons. Read more
Feb 15
Credit: Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty images
Yes, it’s Oscar time again. The big day is less than two weeks away and Hollywood is abuzz. Read more
Feb 14
We are told in the popular Shoop Shoop Song of 1964, “If you want to know if he loves you so…it’s in his kiss!” Turns out the song may not be too far off! Read more
Feb 13
With Valentine’s Day tomorrow, we thought we would share a bit of trivia with you… Read more
Feb 9
It is hard to imagine Hollywood without the Walk of Fame where anybody who is anybody has a star on the walkway. Read more
Feb 8
Feb 7
If someone told you a story about a black man accused of dealing drugs, and a white cop, who later became the best of friends, you’d say a little skeptically “well….maybe”. But if they told you it was the white cop who accused and arrested the black man, and had him sent to prison, you’d be even more leary of the story. But guess what? That isn’t even the half of it! this one has a twist you will never see coming. This is one of the most remarkable and powerful stories….true stories…we’ve ever heard. Read more
Feb 6
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(photo curtesy of CBS News)
When a little boy in Ohio found $20 in a parking lot, neither he nor his mother could possibly have imagined all the good that could come from investing that $20 bill in kindness. Read more
Jan 31
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Today we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King. Among his many accomplishments, stands his wisdom when it came to matters of love, hate and forgiveness. Read more
Jan 13
(photo from DailyMail.co.uk)
It was 8 years ago that the Obama family moved into the White House. Sasha and Malia Obama, the first family sisters, were greeted by the Bush sisters who had lived there before them. Sisters, Barbara and Jenna Bush, left a letter for Sasha and Malia welcoming them to their new home and encouraging them as they started the new adventure they were about to have. As the Obama girls leave what has been their home for the last 8 years, and make their way in life outside the White House, the Bush sisters have again written them another letter to encourage them on this next chapter of their lives. Read more
Jan 6
For those of our chums who love the Royals, we are reading a wonderful book at the moment. It is called The Final Curtsy: A Royal Memoir by the Queen’s Cousin and is written by none other than the Queen’s cousin, Margaret Rhodes.
Jan 5
These two adorables attended the world famous Rose Parade this past Monday, January 2nd and this photo of them ended up in the local newspaper. Thanks to some very generous friends, our group had very coveted front row seats at the parade. What these girls and everyone around them witnessed though, was much more than just pretty floats and marching bands. Read more
Jan 3
No, this is not a reversal of yesterday’s Sweet Beginnings post. It is simply a bit of a play on words. Read more
Dec 29
A 16-year-old girl made one family’s Christmas extra special this year after spending her paycheck on gifts for a mom and her four boys in need. Read more
Dec 27
The end of this week will mark the time when we make new year’s resolutions so now is the time to be really thinking about it. Read more
Dec 23
What do Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como and Kelly Clarkson all have in common? Read more
Dec 22
You know how much we love History.com and today, we found these very fun facts about Christmas. A bit of Christmas Trivia around the holidays makes for a lot of fun. Read more
Dec 21
Soon children and, in some homes, adults, will hang their stockings on the fireplace expecting Santa to come and fill them with goodies. “What a very funny tradition”, you might say! “How on earth did it start?” you might ask. Read more
Dec 20
Photograph taken by Nick Knight in May 2016 in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle.
Though a lovely photo, you might wonder why such a portrait would be deemed so important. True it was taken as a part of the year long celebration of Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday, but the signal this portrait allegedly sends is a big one for Prince Charles and for the British people. Read more
Dec 19
Sheet music of Jingle bells. (Credit Brasil2)
Well, our trusty History.com has helped us again! Christopher Klein shared these interesting facts about Jingle Bells and, for a carol that we all know by heart (from age 2 on up), it is amazing that there is so much we DO NOT KNOW about it! Read more
Dec 16
We read this heartwarming story by Avianne Tan of Good Morning America and trust that you will enjoy it as much as we did.
“A train conductor recently saved the life of a stowaway cat he said he found “frozen in ice and snow” under the engine of a train at a station in Canada. Read more
Dec 12
Having just gone through an election where the predictions of most people proved to be very wrong, History.com reminds us that there have been quite a few presidential elections where things did not turn out the way everyone thought they would! Read more
Dec 9
Some of you may have already read this or thought of this but we definitely think it is touching enough to repeat. Read more
Dec 7
For those of you who do not know, the word “jumper” is what the English use for the word “sweater”. This is an amazingly funny photograph of The Royals in their Christmas jumpers. Read more
Nov 29
It should not surprise our Chums that we have not put away the “Gratitude Thoughts” just yet! In fact, we found this really interesting article on History.com about how some other countries celebrate Thanksgiving. Read more
Nov 28
Oh, how we love to share touching moments! We are always so grateful to hear of them! Here is one from Avianne Tan of Good Morning America that was over-the-top generous. Read more
Nov 23
We came across this wonderful article in the Wall Street Journal, written by Melanie Kirkpatrick and just HAD to share it with all of you. Read more
Nov 17
Certainly, we are not trying to convince anyone that Catherine looks like Diana, Princess of Wales physically. But, certainly, we think you will agree that they both have a certain sense of style. Read more
Nov 11
Today, across the nation, we are celebrating Veterans Day. Most of us know or are related to a someone who has served our country in military service. Read more
Nov 10
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Certainly, the outside of The White House is a very recognizable building but the private part of the residence is kept private. Read more
Nov 1
We can all use a word of wisdom or encouragement from time to time. Some of us need them more often than others. We all go through seasons where we just need a good reminder that things will work out. Today we have just that sort of encouragement for you. Read more
Oct 25
Yes, on this day in 1764, John Adams married his love, Abigail Smith. Read more
Oct 20
As you well know, your Two Chums love the Royals and love sharing little things about them. Read more
Oct 18
Here are some wonderful sayings that we are sure you have all used but did not know how they came into being. Read more
Oct 17
Today the terms “left wing” and “right wing” are used as symbolic labels for liberals and conservatives, but how did we get these labels? Read more
Oct 11
On a recent official visit to Canada from England, Prince George and Princess Charlotte were featured regularly in the press….each time, Prince George was wearing shorts. Read more
Oct 6
Every child deserves to be encouraged to be the best he or she can be and to know that they are blessed. But unfortunately too many of us, whether adults or children, failed to get that message. Not so with this little girl. Read more
Oct 4
MacKenzie Dawson of the New York Post writes:
“During World War II, Irena Sendler saved more people than Oskar Schindler, smuggling some 2,500 Jewish children from Warsaw’s ghetto to safety. Each time, she escaped certain death, as the price for anyone who helped a Jew was summary execution. Read more
Oct 3
“Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.” – Mark Twain Read more
Sep 27
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Is there really a “red” telephone that might have to be answered at 3:00 am by the President? Read more
Sep 21
What do you think makes you mentally strong? Travis Bradbury, a contributor to Forbes magazine, shares this with us. Read more
Sep 20
Sep 15
Yes, many happy returns go out to Prince Harry! His mother would be proud, we feel sure! Read more
Sep 12
It has always been very interesting to your Two Chums to read about Egypt so when we came upon this post by Gregory Myers, we could not help but share it with you.
Sep 9
Clemma and Sterling Elmore fell for each other practically the moment that they met, going steady soon after and marrying each other four months later. That was 57 years ago and their love is still going strong. Read more
Sep 8
Most of us think we know who we are, what our heritage is, where our relatives are from. But do we really? Read more
Sep 6
Sep 1
When Kevon Smith Sr. sat down for breakfast at Cracker Barrel with his son Kevon Jr. in Willoughby, OH, he had no idea he was going to make headlines just for being a good dad. Read more
Aug 30
Betty White has received numerous awards for her long career, but her most recent recognition was for her overall television career. Read more
Aug 29
The Duke of Cambridge (aka HRH Prince William) is a much-talked-about person and seems to be a much-loved one as well.
Aug 26
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Aug 23
No matter which side of the fence you stand on with regards to the election that is currently being campaigned in the United States, you have to admit that all that the two candidates are doing has to be very grueling! Read more
Aug 8
When my darling father passed on in the Bahamas, we held a memorial service for him there. My dear Chum, Robin, and her husband, Randy, could not be in the Bahamas for the service so they had a superb dinner in his honor on our return. The dinner was held outside and Dennis (my husband), my adorable Mother and I were the last people to arrive. As we arrived and walked out into the back garden, “It’s a Wonderful World” by none other than Louis Armstrong was lilting down to us. It was as if my father was singing to us – he was telling us that it is a wonderful world and for us to go on enjoying it, even though he was not physically with us. Read more
Aug 5
This is the Good Samaritan, Matthew….
As you know, your Two Chums always love to share good things that they hear about. This one will put a smile on your face. Read more
Aug 1
Last Thursday would have been Jacqueline Kennedy’s 87th birthday! What a very gracious lady she was. Read more
Jul 28
Oh golly how we love to share “well dones”! We are sure you will agree, this (originally shared by Lauren Levy) is a really touching one… Read more
Jul 26
We wanted to share some more Albert Einstein quotes with you all. Read more
Jul 22
One of our very favorite sayings, plucked out of II World War England is “Keep Calm and Carry On”. Read more
Jul 19
Credit: manley099/iStockphoto.com
Few smiles could be found at the “Happiest Place on Earth” when Disneyland opened its gates for the first time on July 17, 1955.
Jul 18
Yesterday, tragically, this 32 year old Baton Rouge police officer, Montrell Jackson, was killed. Just days before, he made a post on Facebook we can and should all take to heart. Read more
Jul 12
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Jul 1
On the 4th of July in 1826, former Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, who were once fellow Patriots and then adversaries, died on the same day within five hours of each other. Read more
Jun 28
Gone With The Wind…a true American classic! Read more
Jun 24
My granddaughter, Savannah recently completed 2nd grade. Shortly before the end of school there was an open house for parents and grandparents to visit the classroom and see all the amazing things the children had done and learned over the year. There were so many wonderful projects and reports and so much art work filling the walls everywhere you could look. These children had clearly had a full and exciting year. But one thing in particular caught my attention. Read more
Jun 20
Minutes after Temar Boggs heard that 5-year old Jocelyn Rojas had gone missing, he noticed a suspicious car careening in and out of the side streets of his neighborhood.
Jun 13
Jun 10
There is a lot going on in England this month and today is no different. Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, turns 95 today! He has been a very colorful gentleman through the years. One of the things he says the Queen loves about him is that he makes her laugh! Read more
Jun 7
What is happiness anyway? And where does it come from? Other people? Read more
May 31
Yesterday was Memorial Day. All over the country people celebrated all weekend long what most recognize as the weekend that marks “the beginning of summer.” There were barbecues and trips to the beach or the lake. For some there was a camping trip, or a hike, or some water skiing. Everyone has his or her holiday weekend traditions. Some make it a point to acknowledge the real purpose of the weekend, to recognize and honor those who have given their all for our freedoms. But unless they are taught what this holiday is really all about, children would naturally think it is only for camp outs and cook outs. Read more
May 30
Memorial Day is a day for hot dogs and a swim but let’s not forget what it really is about. Yes, the people we are remembering are those who have given the ultimate sacrifice….
May 24
We have heard that laughter relaxes the whole body. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxes for up to 45 minutes after. So, here are some quotes from Sir Winston Churchill who had a great sense of humor: Read more
May 23
May 19
Your Two Chums always love sharing fun facts. Here are some we feel sure you will get a kick out of! Read more
May 17
This wonderful retired English teacher did a very inspired thing with his students…. Read more
May 13
A few weeks ago, we reported that Prince George has a very special nickname for his great-grandmother, HM Queen Elizabeth II. But what we did not know is that this name has been around for ages and ages. Read more
May 6
We found a wonderful website called “Higher Perspective” and felt you would enjoy hearing these thought provoking ideas. Read more
May 4
Known as one of the world’s most original thinkers of all time, Albert Einstein has helped us progress as a whole. We thought it would be fun to share some of his thoughts. Read more
May 2
Even Her Majesty The Queen was taught at an early age the importance of gratitude! Read more
Apr 27
No, it is not Catherine’s “slant” on life we are talking about. It has more to do with the way Her Royal Highness sits. Read more
Apr 19
Twenty-four years ago, Diana, Princess of Wales, sat in front of the Taj Mahal alone. It was a poignant photograph speaking of things to very shortly come. Read more
Apr 8
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Mar 31
Maya Angelou once said, “You can only become truly accomplished at something you love.” Read more
Mar 29
In order to teach our children anything, they have to first know how much we love them. Read more
Mar 28
In the second grade, this child made a promise to God and he certainly fulfilled it. Read more
Mar 25
Your Two Chums are so very grateful for the cleansing Easter message of hope and renewal. Read more
Mar 22
When you are given an opportunity to do good, to be generous, no matter what the circumstance, take it! Read more
Mar 18
Always wanting to share the good that we find, here is a super idea! Read more
