British Royal History
Because of his reputation as a great military leader and soldier, Richard I was nicknamed this.
Richard the Lionhearted
This staff member is an avid collect and dealer of antiques.
Jan Parhat
This cigar-loving star of vaudeville, radio, film and television said, "You know you’re getting old when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you could do while you’re down there.”
George Burns
He is the only quarterback to have won five Super Bowl championships.
Tom Brady
The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights plus the number of eggs in a baker's dozen.
23 (10+13)
In A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore, while the children were nestled, all snug in their beds, visions of these traditional British Christmas candies danced in their heads.
Sugar Plums
Her reign from 1837 to 1901 was the longest in British history until Queen Elizabeth II.
Queen Victoria
Our former Maintenance Manager, Jared, gets to call this staff member Mother-in-Law.
Mona Donaldson
One of the most beloved entertainers in history, with a seventy year career and an uncanny ability to make people laugh, she said, "People say Facebook is a great way to connect with old friends, but at my age I'd need a Ouija board.”
Betty White
With a total of five, this country has won the most soccer World Cup trophies.
Brazil
The number of ounces in a US pint plus the number of teaspoons in a tablespoon.
19 (16+3)
The inspiration for her beloved children's book character, the mischievous Peter Rabbit, came from an illustrated letter written to the five-year old son of a friend.
Beatrix Potter
This was a series of civil wars fought between the Lancaster and York branches of the royal House of Plantagenet over control of the English throne in the late 15th century.
The Wars of the Roses
In addition to our Director, Jan, this employee is also a Post Office retiree.
Reene Chamberlain
This American Cultural Icon, who received more than 2000 awards during his nearly 9 decades of performing, including 54 honorary doctorates, three knighthoods and a his own gallery in the Library of Congress, said, “I grew up with six brothers. That's how I learned to dance: waiting for the bathroom.”
Bob Hope
He is the all-time top scorer in NBA history.
LeBron James
The number of day that God created man divided by the number of points scored with a safety in American football.
3 (6/2)
This famous book was the result of Dr Seuss's publisher betting him he couldn't write a story using only 50 unique words.
Green Eggs and Ham
Only three of this king's six children survived infancy, but all eventually ascended to the throne as King Edward VI, Queen Mary I, and Queen Elizabeth I.
King Henry VIII
This staff member originally worked at Tranquility as an aid with one of our previous wellness teams.
Gina Moffit
Known for her red carpet comments and celebrity interviews, this pioneer of women's comedy said, “I prefer not to think before I speak. I like being as surprised as everyone else by what comes out of my mouth."
Joan Rivers
With a total of 73 in 2001, he holds the record for the most home runs in a single season in Major League Baseball.
Barry Bonds
The number of calling birds plus the number of French hens multiplied by the number of turtledoves.
14 [(4+3)x2]
In Daniel Defoe's classic story, Robinson Crusoe, he was Crusoe's native friend and companion, named for the day of the week he saved him from cannibals.
Friday
In 1937, when his daughter, Princess Elizabeth, was 11 years old, he became King following the unexpected abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII.
George VI
This employee has three family members filling integral roles on our Morrison kitchen team.
Maria Davis
One of the most controversial and censored comedians of his time, this New York native said, “Here’s all you have to know about men and women: Women are crazy, men are stupid. And the main reason women are crazy is that men are stupid."
George Carlin
With 23 Gold, 3 Silver and 2 Bronze, he holds the record for the most Olympic medals of all time.
Michael Phelps
The year of America's Bicentennial multiplied by the score represented in tennis by the term "love."
0 (1976x0)
This widely popular children's picture book from 1963 was originally titled Where the Wild Horses Are, until author and illustrator, Maurice Sendak, realized he couldn't draw a horse.
Where the Wild Things Are
She began her 25-year reign in 1542 at the age of six, making her the youngest British monarch ever.
Mary, Queen of Scots
Prior to Tranquility, this staff member worked as a pharmacy technician for CVS.
Debi Saunders
Praised as "the father of American literature," this 19th century writer, humorist and lecturer said, "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence in society.”
Mark Twain
He is the only athlete to have played in a Super Bowl and a World Series.
Deion Sanders
The number of rays on the crown of the Statue of Liberty multiplied by the number of verses in the Star Spangled Banner.
28 (7x4)
The Italian title of this children's classic about Big Anthony and an overflowing, magical pasta pot, translates into English as "Grandmother Witch."
Strega Nona