Monthly Archives: February 2016

Mass Moca

Posted on February 19, 2016 by annetbell

The small town of North Adams, Massachusetts  has the distinction of being the largest  contemporary art museum in the the country, Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art and it is only an hour from where I live. As you turn the … Continue reading →

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Emotional Intelligence

Posted on February 18, 2016 by annetbell

I have always been fascinated with Emotional Intelligence.  What do you think?  I would love to hear your thoughts.  THE INC. LIFE Are You Emotionally Intelligent? Here’s How to Know for Sure Emotional intelligence is a huge driver of success. … Continue reading →

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Lady Gaga Singing the National Anthem

Posted on February 17, 2016 by annetbell

So on this gray upstate New York winter day I wanted  to share two positive American posts.  Who would have thought Lady Gaga would be one of them? She did an amazing job with the National anthem at the Super … Continue reading →

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Generous Capitalist Chooses to Educate Children

Posted on February 17, 2016 by annetbell

The Other 98% February 11 at 9:00pm · This is a marvelous gesture on so many levels. This man made this generous offer from his heart, not because he had to do that with the money he had worked for. … Continue reading →

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Maureen Dowd, New York Times, Hillary, Feminism

Posted on February 16, 2016 by annetbell

  Sunday Review | OP-ED COLUMNIST New York Times When Hillary Clinton Killed Feminism  Maureen Dowd FEB. 13, 2016 Young women at a Bernie Sanders rally in Nashua, N.H., on Monday. Credit Todd Heisler/The New York Times WASHINGTON — THE … Continue reading →

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People , People Everywhere. . . . . . Urban India

Posted on February 15, 2016 by annetbell

   These high-end apartments on the outskirts of Delhi in a area called Gurgon spring up like mushrooms. Our second  trip when we drove into Delhi, it seemed the number had multiplied.  The weather is  mostly  fine for construction in … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Then and Now

Posted on February 14, 2016 by annetbell

Today is the day many people celebrate by giving cards, flowers, candy or gifts to the ones  they love.   Have you ever wondered why? To find out, we must travel back into history  to the ancient Romans. The Romans … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Hug

Posted on February 14, 2016 by annetbell

Chris’ caption for this picture from Disney was: “I waited 35 years for this hug ! And never mind his bad breath!” Look at Violet’s face!   How precious ! Happy Valentine’s Day !

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International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking.

Posted on February 13, 2016 by annetbell

  At my justice prayer meeting, we received this prayer from International Justice Mission. This organization works to end trafficking and violence against the poor throughout the world. At this  moment, in the Senate of the United States, there is a … Continue reading →

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Mahatma Gandhi’s Wisdom

Posted on February 12, 2016 by annetbell

Worthy words needed today as much as when  they were spoken, maybe more!

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