Yearly Archives: 2014

I heard this on the radio yesterday  and checked the internet when I got home. . . . . When I think there is no further to sink , I read this “man’s inhumanity to man, or fetus”  story.  But … Continue reading →

Posted on March 25, 2014 by annetbell | 13 Comments

Music Monday Eric Satie’s Three Gymnopedies

Posted on March 24, 2014 by annetbell

Erik Satie may be a name most of you will be unfamiliar with.  He was a  colorful French composer and pianist who lived from  1866- 1925 and was a member of the Parisian avant-garde. Satie was a sensitive, complex man … Continue reading →

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“Departures”, Best Foreign Language Film 2009

Posted on March 24, 2014 by annetbell

This is the first in a series of foreign films shown  at the  local library. The purpose is  to learn about different cultures through the tales they show in their films. The subject  in “Departures” is the rituals of death … Continue reading →

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David Defeats Goliath

Posted on March 22, 2014 by annetbell

I am mad about March Madness. . . . .For those of you are are not in the US, it is a tournament of college basketball teams, ranked by their wins and the difficulty of their season. Many have won … Continue reading →

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In a Garden? originally posted on July 7, 2013

Posted on March 21, 2014 by annetbell

In a Garden? This is one of my favorite posts.  Our north trip has now moved from Jaipur to Amritsar in the Punjab.  This story will touch your heart. . . . . . A garden is a peaceful place … Continue reading →

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Give Your Best Anyway by Mother Teresa

Posted on March 20, 2014 by annetbell
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The Shauny Award

Posted on March 19, 2014 by annetbell

I am very pleased that my friend Robin  at witlessdatingafterfifty.wordpress.com nominated  my blog for this award. First it is to honor my friend Shaun Gibson at prayingforoneday.wordpress.com who has an excellent blog and is an excellent human being.  This award … Continue reading →

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‘Nebraska” the Movie

Posted on March 18, 2014 by annetbell

I had really wanted to see this film. . . . a  black and white road trip, but professor suggested that we watch it at home on Netflix.  He was thinking it was not going to be his cup of … Continue reading →

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Music Monday Lynyrd Skynrd ‘Sweet Home Alabama’

Posted on March 17, 2014 by annetbell

Lynyrd Skynrd is an American rock band best known for  popularizing southern hard rock in the 1970s. At the peak of their success, three members were tragically killed in a plane crash in 1977. But in 1987, the remaining band … Continue reading →

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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2014 by annetbell

Ireland is a great first time travelers’ destination with friendly, welcoming  people, beautiful landscape, castles, the Blarney Stone,  great pubs and fish and chips!  I have never heard anyone say they didn’t enjoy their time in the Emerald Isle!

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