Yearly Archives: 2014

James Foley, Son, Photographer, Martyr, and Hero

Posted on August 22, 2014 by annetbell

Seeing this interview with  James’ extraordinary parents gives me  an idea of their son’s character and heart.  One person, no matter the shortness of time they live, can make a significant difference  on others’ lives.  His work on this earth … Continue reading →

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The Truth about Elephant Artists. . . . . .

Posted on August 22, 2014 by annetbell

Elephants, as do lions, have two spies, African and Asian.  The males are the largest living land mammals who can also swim using their trunk as a snorkel to  breathe.  In fact there is a theory in Scotland that the … Continue reading →

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Dr. Brantly’s Release from Emory Hospital

Posted on August 21, 2014 by annetbell

An inspiring, encouraging story. . . . . http://news.yahoo.com/hospital-discuss-discharge-ebola-patients-100148319.html

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Elephant Artists

Posted on August 21, 2014 by annetbell

I am declaring my blog “Time-Out Thursday” because I just feel like a break from all the horrible stories in the world. I know, I know, there are people everywhere who can’t do that, but I thought a smile would … Continue reading →

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Fibromyalgia Documentary Sneak Peek – Living in agony, my story

Posted on August 20, 2014 by annetbell

Read to understand this horrible disease of continuous pain.

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Is America the Greatest Country in the World? from The Newsroom on HBO

Posted on August 20, 2014 by annetbell

  I am so sorry that the video is  not available on my post.  You can see if it go to YouTube.com and type in Is America the Greatest Country in the World? or the Newsroom. You will see a … Continue reading →

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Soldiers in the Streets

Posted on August 19, 2014 by annetbell

This week has been hard to watch unfold on TV, much harder for people in Ferguson, Missouri , and horrible for the Brown family who had their son  executed on the streets of their hometown. I am including a video … Continue reading →

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“Wake Me Up” . . . Avicii. . . . . Music Monday

Posted on August 18, 2014 by annetbell

David and I first heard about the Swedish music craze sweeping the world early in our time in India.  Several of the students just had to go by overnight train to Mumbai to see the “Swedish House Mafia. ” Then … Continue reading →

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In loving memory of Ajay

Posted on August 17, 2014 by annetbell

Originally posted on petitemagique:
? Ajay Mody {Ajaytao} ‘It is with heavy heart and deep sadness that we mourn the passing away of Ajay Mody, also known as Ajaytao, blogger of “Ajaytao2010” and the “Ajaytao Botanical Photography” blogs. He left…

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“The Giver”, a film

Posted on August 17, 2014 by annetbell

What a surprise!   A second enjoyable film in one weekend. “The Giver.”  It is a haunting tale of Jonas who lives in a colorless world of conformity and contentment  decreed by a repressive society.  He spends time with the … Continue reading →

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