Yearly Archives: 2014

Music Monday ” Flower of Scotland ” Lone Bagpiper

Posted on September 15, 2014 by annetbell

Today, one of the most recognizable symbols of Scotland is the bagpipes.It’s history may go back to  Roman times. In the Battle of Culloden in 1746, it  was named an instrument of war when the British general said, “A Highlander … Continue reading →

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Lunch Flash Dance in Mumbai

Posted on September 14, 2014 by annetbell

Indian people are born with dancing in their souls, or so it seems to me. Most people around the world, who go to films, know about the dance scenes in Bollywood films.  We saw a gangster  film while in India … Continue reading →

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“Stolen Innocence” Documentary Film

Posted on September 13, 2014 by annetbell

This article and video tells of  a not uncommon problem in India.  Sex trafficking is a horrendous fact of life for poor girls and families everywhere, even in the wealthy west. People in power and wealth acting with impunity is … Continue reading →

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Scotland – If We Vote No, We Become The Joke On Earth! – Images/Video

Posted on September 12, 2014 by annetbell

I got very interested in the Indian election last May when Mr. Modi became the new Prime Minister. And now I have learned about the Scottish referendum for independence on September 18. It seems , a universal yearning for all … Continue reading →

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My Story . . . . . . . . 9/11/01

Posted on September 11, 2014 by annetbell

 Reblog from September 11, 2013 by annetbell It was a  Tuesday and a crystal clear fall morning, September 11, 2001.  My sixth graders were in art first period, and I was doing planning for the week. The principal  popped in and  said, … Continue reading →

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Patriot Day – September 11

Posted on September 10, 2014 by annetbell

Originally posted on Parent Rap:
Patriot Day marks one of the most tragic events to ever occur on American soil. These educational resources memorialize that event and the victims lost on that day. The resources are in alphabetical order according…

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Twin Towers Documentary “9/11”

Posted on September 10, 2014 by annetbell

On September 11, 2001, filmmaker James Hanlon and Jules and Gedeon Naudet were filming a documentary on a rookie New York City firefighter when they noticed a plane overhead. That plane would hit the World Trade Center. They rushed immediately … Continue reading →

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Elephant at Play

Posted on September 9, 2014 by annetbell

I am such a sucker for elephant videos.  This one is only three minutes and I guarantee a smile! The elephants in India appeared to be well cared for because they were their handlers source of  income. They were bathed … Continue reading →

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Music Monday Steely Dan “My Old School”

Posted on September 8, 2014 by annetbell

This selection has a twofold dedication. . . . . for good old Robert E. Lee High School and my classmates who reconnected last weekend.  And because Steely Day was in concert at Saratoga Performing Arts Center and was the … Continue reading →

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The Heart of the Reunion

Posted on September 7, 2014 by annetbell

So much has changed in our lives, the country , and in our world since graduation. . . . . love, death, pain, loss, weight gain, gray hair, health challenges, computers, blogs, email ,  disappointments . . . . to … Continue reading →

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