Yearly Archives: 2014

Thank You , Claude Monet!

Posted on November 14, 2014 by annetbell

Claude Monet would be 174 years old today. He was born in Paris, France and is, today, one of the world’s most famous and popular artists. His style and work lead to the name of an art movement, “Impressionism.” Themes … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 1840 birth, art, art appreciation, blogging, Claude Monet, France, Giverny, Impressionism, November 14, painting | 11 Comments

Rosetta Now and Then

Posted on November 13, 2014 by annetbell

This man who worked on the mission , had a great deal of faith in the success of the landing. He invested in a permanent and quite expensive “tat” on his thigh before the event! In response to the historical … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged ESA, European Space Agency, history of the, Language of Ancient Egypt, languages, NASA, Rosetta Spacecraft, Rosetta Stone, space exploration, space travel | Leave a comment

Ah, New York, ‘The City’

Posted on November 12, 2014 by annetbell

BLOG CITY LIFE Beautiful lights in the approaching winter’s night. New York Festival of Light premieres in NYC for the first time By Jaz JoynerPosted: Wednesday October 22 2014, 6:34 pm Facebook 23K http://platform.twitter.com/widgets/tweet_button.d58098f8a7f0ff5a206e7f15442a6b30.en.html#_=1415372611026&count=horizontal&id=twitter-widget-0&lang=en&original_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timeout.com%2Fnewyork%2Fblog%2Fnew-york-festival-of-light-premieres-in-nyc-for-the-first-time&size=m&text=New%20York%20Festival%20of%20Light%20premieres%20in%20NYC%20for%20the%20first%20time&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timeout.com%2Fnewyork%2Fblog%2Fnew-york-festival-of-light-premieres-in-nyc-for-the-first-time https://apis.google.com/u/0/se/0/_/+1/fastbutton?usegapi=1&size=medium&annotation=bubble&width=&hl=en&origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timeout.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timeout.com%2Fnewyork%2Fblog%2Fnew-york-festival-of-light-premieres-in-nyc-for-the-first-time&gsrc=3p&ic=1&jsh=m%3B%2F_%2Fscs%2Fapps-static%2F_%2Fjs%2Fk%3Doz.gapi.en._bVNyeN_bbw.O%2Fm%3D__features__%2Fam%3DAQ%2Frt%3Dj%2Fd%3D1%2Ft%3Dzcms%2Frs%3DAGLTcCNVi76pN7FwO7NMq1jDa6m1n12XYA#_methods=onPlusOne%2C_ready%2C_close%2C_open%2C_resizeMe%2C_renderstart%2Concircled%2Cdrefresh%2Cerefresh%2Conload&id=I0_1415372611009&parent=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timeout.com&pfname=&rpctoken=21112394 Share 23K Nicolas Lemery Nantel … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged "First Light", art, artists, Berlin, Festival of Lights, London, New York City, photography | 1 Comment

A Not So Subtle Message to Mr. Obama?

Posted on November 11, 2014 by annetbell

Last week was not a good week for Mr. Obama and his party in the trouncing they received in the election last Tuesday. He is off in China for the annual meeting of APEC or Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum meeting … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged APEC, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, Beijing, China, meeting, Mr. Obama shunned in picture, Mr. Putin honored | 2 Comments

Believe Your Eyes!

Posted on November 11, 2014 by annetbell

Originally posted on TalesAlongTheWay:
In this ancient city of Varanasi, (Benaras, Kashi) sacred bulls can be seen walking up and down the stairs (ghats) to access the Gangi for drinking water and bathing. Namaste. . . . .T I I…

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Music Monday “Seven Bridges Road” by Josh Graves

Posted on November 10, 2014 by annetbell

Josh Graves is an American Bluegrass musician who introduced the Dobro or resonator guitar. It has a very emotional sound to it, reminding me of heart wrenching wailing of Civil War music or a hint of Scottish bagpipes. The second … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Bluegrass, Dobro, Josh Graves, music, resonator guitar, Southern Music, United States Music | 8 Comments

Concerns-U Food Pantry. . . . The Voices and Faces of Hunger

Posted on November 9, 2014 by annetbell

My first reaction to this video was tears. Things often touch my heart first and hardest. But what happens after the tears dry? Oh yes, I am a volunteer at Concerns-U, and I have donated food, and money for new … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Concerns-U, feeding the poor, Regional Food Bank, statistics about poverty | 12 Comments

“Interstellar”, the film

Posted on November 8, 2014 by annetbell

Well, today was a definite first for me. I saw a geeky science fiction space travel movie and I loved it! Now I am not one who has a fascination with stars, planets, galaxies, or space exploration. That … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged "Interstellar", films, Matthey McConaughey, movies, NASA, space travel | 6 Comments

Saturday Song Smile. . . . “Puff the Magic Dragon” Peter, Paul and Mary

Posted on November 8, 2014 by annetbell

I just couldn’t resist this! ” Puff the Magic Dragon” was multi-layered song of the complicated 60’s. Listen to the lyrics and you will hear a fantasy story of of a little boy and a dragon. But to many … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged 1960s, children's music, fantasy, folk music, Peter Paul and Mary, Puff the Magic Dragon | 6 Comments

Wit & Wisdom Group – Defining a kind heart

Posted on November 7, 2014 by annetbell

Originally posted on The Chicago Files:
I want to share with you a recent experience that still brings me the proverbial, “lump in the throat” moment. For those that don’t already know, I have been volunteering for a long time…