Most of the promises we make disappear within a few weeks. New Year’s resolutions, promises to make more phone calls, grand plans abandoned by spring. Now imagine making a promise at the age of twenty-one and keeping it for the next seventy-five years. That’s exactly what Queen Elizabeth did. As a young princess, she declared … Read more
Queen Elizabeth (Image source: Wikipedia) We are told more or less often that happiness is something you can get. Buy stuff, win prizes, get promoted, treat yourself. Queen Elizabeth II has spent more than ninety years observing people from one of the most unusual vantage points on Earth, and yet she has come to almost … Read more
Queen Elizabeth II’s daily quotes (Image source: Wikipedia) Some quotes become popular because they sound inspiring. Others continue to circulate because people keep looking for situations that seem relevant again. This quote from Queen Elizabeth II falls into the second category. This isn’t particularly dramatic. There are no memorable slogans hidden in them, no promises … Read more
Donald Trump Divergent discusses his late mother’s admiration for him king charles Speaking during preparations for celebrations commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Donald Trump’s comments about his late mother’s obsession with King Charles sparked skepticism on social media, with users questioning the timeline and expressing disbelief (Bloomberg) “I remember … Read more
