Monthly Archives: October 2014

Fun Friday. . . Giant’s Causeway and the Rope Bridge

Posted on October 17, 2014 by annetbell

    The Giant’s Causeway is considered by many as the 8th natural wonder of the world! It lies on the north eastern  tip of Ireland on the Irish Sea.  And it is the most popular tourist attraction in Northern … Continue reading →

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Bogside, Derry

Posted on October 16, 2014 by annetbell

As we ate our proper Irish breakfast in the small dining room of our B&B, I struck up a conversation with the woman who had come  and cooked for us. While I am always happy to share my story, I … Continue reading →

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Londonderry. . . . . Derry Ireland

Posted on October 15, 2014 by annetbell

Derry or Londonderry  was to be a night stopover on our way to the Giant’s Causeway when we were in  Ireland in the summer of  2010.  What a surprise to have it worm its way into our hearts.  David plans … Continue reading →

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Weird Signs Found Only in India

Posted on October 14, 2014 by annetbell

Back to SCOOPWHOOP.COM About 19 Offbeat Signboards That You’ll Find Only In India OCTOBER 11 , 2014 Signboards are usually a very dull affair. “Don’t do this.” “Please do that.” “Go Slow/Go Fast.” But of course, this is India. The … Continue reading →

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Common Core

Posted on October 14, 2014 by annetbell

This post is specially for teachers, retired or current, parents and grandparents of children in the United States. The documentary is 39 minutes long, but worth the clear presentation  of this new education initiative in the US. These questions are … Continue reading →

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Columbus Day or Bartolome Day?

Posted on October 13, 2014 by annetbell

This is dedicated to my Onondaga family and the pride I have in their many  contributions including  peace, Lacrosse, and gentle leadership in  both the  Iroquois Nation, and their second home nation, the United States of America.   (To read … Continue reading →

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Music Monday Jason Mraz “I Won’t Give Up”

Posted on October 13, 2014 by annetbell

http://youtu.be/ZYqcpTYQ8I4 Mraz is an American singer, songwriter who began his career in Coffee Houses in the San Diego area of southern California. His style  is heavily  influenced by Brazilian music. Mraz explained the track, in a “track-by-track” commentary for Billboard: … Continue reading →

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Another Trip. . . . Another Destination. . . . .

Posted on October 12, 2014 by annetbell

WELCOME TO HOLLAND by Emily Perl Kingsley. c1987 by Emily Perl Kingsley. All rights reserved Please take a few minutes to read this.  It has a universal theme for all of us, not just a mother of a child with … Continue reading →

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A Modern-Day Good Samaritan?

Posted on October 11, 2014 by annetbell

Indiatimes|The Times of India|The Economic Times| Login | Register The Times of India Blogs HomeBlogs Times View CampaignsCity IndiaWorldEntertainmentTechSportsLifestyleEnvironmentScienceSpiritualityQ&ABusiness Reviews This article was pointed out to me by my friend, Judy, and  goes along so well with the theme of … Continue reading →

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Where Has Our Humanity Gone?

Posted on October 11, 2014 by annetbell

  Actually, this is not a  new situation,  In ancient texts there is a story of the “Good Samaritan. ” He was an outcast in society who was  totally shunned by the leaders of the time. As he was travelling, … Continue reading →

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