Monthly Archives: June 2014

Music Monday “Ode to Joy” Ludwig Van Beethoven Flash Dance in Vienna

Posted on June 9, 2014 by annetbell

A joyful gift performed in an elegant, monumental  city. . . . .      

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Lok Sabha election 2014: Big margins show voters were decisive Suryakiran Tiwari 5 Jun 2014  http://www.nitcentral.com http://www.niticentral.com/2014/06/05/lok-sabha-election-2014-how-huge-margins-changed-everything-230737.html This is an article  from my friend who has studied  Indian politics  and elections  extensively. Now I can hear some collective sighs from the readers. … Continue reading →

Posted on June 8, 2014 by annetbell | 4 Comments

28 TOWNS IN ITALY YOU WON’T BELIEVE ARE REAL PLACES

Posted on June 7, 2014 by annetbell

They are almost TOO perfect looking to be real. 1. Burano   We have visited most of these fairy tale towns. Burano is on an island off of Venice known as the lace town. I bought beautiful lace tablecloths there from … Continue reading →

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President Roosevelt’s D-Day Prayer

Posted on June 6, 2014 by annetbell

70 years ago today, there was nothing to do but pray God’s blessing on the troops as they stormed Normandy Beach.  At the end of the day, over  9000+ men and 5000+ paratroopers gave their lives for freedom.  “We stand … Continue reading →

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Fighting Monkeys

Posted on June 5, 2014 by annetbell

  I loved the monkeys and was always on the look-out in the trees, on the walls , or sitting on car roofs in the city as we walked around.  We never had a bad experience with any of them. … Continue reading →

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Are We Famous Yet?

Posted on June 4, 2014 by annetbell

Originally posted 4/01/13 by ATBell The two episodes of Indian TV on which we had cameo appearances were aired over this weekend. Basically, the first hour or part 1 was on Saturday, and the part 2 on Sunday night. For … Continue reading →

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“Million Dollar Arm ” A Film

Posted on June 3, 2014 by annetbell

“Million Dollar Arm” is a film based on a true story or the audience  would never believe the primace.  An American baseball scout , Jon Hamm from the very popular TV show “Madmen”, goes to India to scout Indian Cricket … Continue reading →

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Music Monday Joan Jett

Posted on June 2, 2014 by annetbell

  Joan Jett is an American rock guitarist whose career has lasted over 30 years from 1975- until the present.  She is most known for her worth with the band the Blackhearts.   I asked the professor if he liked, … Continue reading →

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A Smile for Sunday, Bear Necessities!

Posted on June 1, 2014 by annetbell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSEMHF4bah8   I saw this video connected to to the Disney Jungle Book song this morning on Fox and Friends and wanted to make you smile with the silliness.  There is way too much bad news!  

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