Gratitude Wins Again
If you practice the following words of wisdom, it is all but guaranteed you will never again be disappointed.
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If you practice the following words of wisdom, it is all but guaranteed you will never again be disappointed.
Read moreMar 18
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:
Read moreMar 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.
Read moreMar 1
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 24
We came across this yesterday and knew you, our chums, would enjoy reading it.
Read moreFeb 23
Need something to give you a little laugh today? We’ve got that!
Read moreFeb 18
Back in the late 1960s, the BBC did a documentary on the royal family which, at the time, the Queen agreed to. It aired and then nothing was heard about it again. Apparently, the Queen regretted her decision.
Read moreFeb 17
Even if we are not opera enthusiasts, we certainly have all heard of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly!
Read moreFeb 16
Happiness is something we all want and hope for in our lives. Some spend the whole of their lives looking for it, trying to attain it. Pope Francis shared some thoughts about the idea of what brings real and lasting happiness.
Read moreFeb 15
The idea of using a kiss to sign off on valentines has a long history, according to the Washington Post.
Read moreFeb 11
Have you ever wondered about the origins of Valentines Day and why people all over the world celebrate love on February 14th? Or why school children and adults alike send cards with the notation “To my Valentine” or “From Your Valentine”? We did too. And this is what we found:
Read moreFeb 10
It’s been a while since we’ve had any Royal news to report. So we are thrilled to tell you there is a new little Royal to welcome! This photo is how his parents announced his arrival on Instagram just yesterday.
Read moreFeb 9
“Who are those people”?, you may well be asking. The man in this photo is called Robert Sherman. The little boy is his son, Jeffrey. They are a part of a story that very possibly touched your life as it has ours.
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Yesterday we brought you some words of encouragement from our personal life experience and understanding. Hours later a chum of ours posted this video of her 5 year old daughter, Caris Hope, bringing her own encouragement. You don’t want to miss this!
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We saw this on social media and simply had to share it with you all. It really is TRUE!
Read moreJan 26
As the popular song goes, “Smile and the whole world smiles with you”.
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Yes, they’re changing the guard at Buckingham Palace
Christoper Robin went down with Alice.
Read moreJan 19
We started this week with wonderful words of love from Martin Luther King and would like to continue to week with words to live by. No matter what seems to be going on around you, focus on the good.
Read moreJan 18
There are hundreds of quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. that are spoken and printed regularly…his own words of wisdom and those he took from the Bible scriptures and reworded for the common man. But today, given the difficult and turbulent times where we find ourselves, and given the violence that we witnessed all summer long and even as recently as 2 weeks ago in our nations capitol, these quotes stand out today above the rest.
Read moreJan 13
Its the middle of the week. Some call it “hump day”. No matter what you call it, it is a great day to show some unexpected kindness.
Read moreJan 12
With all the bad news out there, sickness and lockdowns due to Covid, the political strife everywhere we turn, we thought we could all use something to smile about today 🙂
Read moreJan 7
After the terrible events on Capitol Hill yesterday, we came across some wisdom we wanted, maybe more importantly, we needed to take in ourselves, and wanted to share with you, our chums.
Read moreJan 5
A long while back, we talked about being orderly, the Marie Kondo way and thought, with the new year now in swing, it might be time for a quick refresh on that theme.
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Jan 1
We are wanting to not only wish you a happy and joy-filled new year but also to thank you for being our chum!
Read moreDec 30
It is hard to believe that tomorrow night we will be saying good bye to 2020. This year has been a challenging one for all of us, that is certain. And, we hope that 2021 will be a better one – that goes without saying. But do we have a part in making 2021 better?
Read moreDec 29
It’s been a rather dark year for so many, for all kinds of reasons. But, know that by doing the smallest of things, (that really cost you nothing), you might be changing everything for someone else. You might light the way.
Read moreDec 24
Sometimes amidst the hustle and bustle, the shopping and baking, the wrapping and Santa, we need to pause for a moment and remember what this night is really all about. This year it was the children who helped us remember the silent night, the holy night.
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Dec 22
At this time of year, people tend to light up their homes with colorful and bright lights. It is always a joy to drive through your own or other people’s neighborhoods and see the spirit that is behind those lights.
Read moreDec 18
No one would argue that 2020 has been a tough year. We came across some wise words that are hopeful so we are passing them along to all our chums.
Read moreDec 17
As this wonderful Christmas carol states, “He knows when you are sleeping, he knows when you’re awake” …
Read moreDec 16
It comes to us, at this time of Yuletide celebration, that we must all sit quietly for a few moments and say a prayer.
Read moreDec 8
One of the Food Networks biggest stars and icons, Guy Fieri is now an icon with average unknown restaurant workers nationwide.
Read moreDec 7
If you are in need of a truly “feel good” experience and want to know how you too could become a real life “elf”, we’ve got a great movie for you to rent or stream this Christmas.
Read moreDec 4
With the current situation we find ourselves in, and only three weeks until Christmas, it is more and more common to just order from big on line business as we shop for gifts for family and friends. It’s certainly safe and easy. But there is another side to only shopping like this.
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There was a time when almost every rural British family who kept bees followed a strange tradition.
Read moreNov 17
Oh Pooh! How we love you!
This being our Thanksgiving season, why not pen a note to your best chum? Here are a few ideas.
Read moreNov 16
Our 26th President, had some wise words we came across and we wanted to share them with our chums today.
Read moreNov 9
TV game shows will never be the same. Yesterday the world said good bye to the consummate host of a TV game show. Alex Trebek, the host of Jeopardy for 36 years, passed on after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
Read moreNov 5
With all the stories in the news about people who are angry, disgruntled, and acting out in negative ways, it is a gift to all of us to hear a story about a truly good guy.
Read moreNov 4
Albert Einstein is considered one of the greatest people who ever trod the earth. He left us with a rich legacy. Because of him, a very different world was seen by the time he left the world. The following might surprise you!
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Oct 28
It’s no secret that we have come to a difficult place on any number of fronts in our country. While the issues are serious, nothing should be beyond a bit of wisdom and sometimes the wise thing is to inject a bit of humor. We came across something from a chum with a great sense of humor and got a good chuckle. We thought you might get a little midweek chuckle too.
Read moreOct 26
Oct 23
Have you thought recently about what it is that stimulates you to feel alive? Here is an idea to consider.
Read moreOct 22
Queen Elizabeth II is one of the richest royals in the world with a net worth of $600 million, but some of her spending habits might surprise you. While the queen definitely splurges on certain luxuries like helicopter travel, she can also be very thrifty.
Read moreOct 20
We read this quote about how civilization started and just had to share it with you, our chums.
Read moreOct 19
We all (well, I speak for a lot of chums of ours) love black and white…its makes quite a statement but have you ever wondered if zebras are black and white for any reason?
Read moreOct 14
Oct 13
Ever have those days when you just can’t seem to please the people in your life? We came across a bit of humor to help you cope and a word of advice for those you’re attempting to make happy.
Read moreOct 12
Exploring Christopher Columbus facts is a great way to travel back in time and learn about history. Fun Christopher Columbus facts for children are one of the best ways to get them excited about the history of the New World.
But, because Columbus lived so long ago, primary evidence of some Christopher Columbus facts has been lost.
We do know:
Christopher Columbus is a household name, certainly, and there are many so-called facts floating around (and some being drowned) about him. It is rather fun to think back to when people thought the world was flat and if you went all the way to the other side, you would fall off. Thankfully, that belief has been debunked and here we are believing that the world is round.
Based on this, one has to wonder, really, what other so-called “facts” we believing and basing our lives on, that might be mere fiction.
A thought for Monday!
Oct 9
And we don’t know about you, but the more we live, the more we realize that there is a lot we do not know!
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Oct 5
Have you ever thought about how singing effects you? Here are 12 good reasons to start singing.
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We can’t think of a better message or wiser words to start the week off with than these…
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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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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?
Read moreSep 9
When they asked her to reveal her beauty secrets, Audrey Hepburn wrote this beautiful text that was later read at her funeral:
Read moreSep 8
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”.
Sep 8
As she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children an untruth.
Read moreSep 3
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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Aug 31
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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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.
Read moreAug 25
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.
Read moreAug 17
Aug 14
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.
Read moreAug 11
This is such a dear story brought to us by Sonya Harris about a very independent dog.
Read moreAug 10
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!
Read moreAug 6
Just looking at this cork topped glass tube you would never know there is a treasure inside.
Read moreAug 3
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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This is a wonderful story that we read on social media and felt compelled to share it with you, our dear chums.
Read moreJul 17
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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