Monthly Archives: August 2016

Decorative Elements of the Taj

Posted on August 31, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste ! Islam forbids human or animal figures be used in decoration. It is their belief that God alone has the power to create life. Today, I am showing you images from the artistic decorative elements of the Taj with … Continue reading →

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No Homework Policy !

Posted on August 30, 2016 by annetbell

When I was teaching this was my policy except for a slight modification. Students were expected to read nightly, study for spelling tests which parents insisted were necessary,  play outside, spend time with  the family playing games and  talking. I … Continue reading →

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Little Brown Jug

Posted on August 29, 2016 by annetbell

To carry on the theme of WW II from my post earlier in the week   of the D-Day reenactment, I decided to use  Little Brown Jug as my Music Monday.   You can click on the other titles listed … Continue reading →

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D-Day Conneaut 2016

Posted on August 28, 2016 by annetbell

The fight for La Fiere Bridge near St. Mere Eglise, France We arrived at the park in Conneaut  before 9 AM when the raising of the flag signaled the  Saturday reenactments of D-Day for the 72nd anniversary remembrance.   Thirty … Continue reading →

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Flaw in Canadian Elder Care

Posted on August 27, 2016 by annetbell

This elderly couple in Canada have been forced to live apart for 8 months in spite of the fact that they have been married for 62 years.  The government health care department says it is due to lack of beds … Continue reading →

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Abolish Modern Day Slavery

Posted on August 25, 2016 by annetbell

September 25, 2016 will be Freedom Sunday in many churches as they bind together to eradicate modern day slavery and help International Justice Ministry around the world. Be a modern day Freedom Rider from the dark places of our own … Continue reading →

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In a Blink of An Eye!

Posted on August 23, 2016 by annetbell

Time is a very strange phenomenon. . . . minutes, hours, days, weeks,and  and even months can just drag on and on, especially when you are ill or sitting in the dentist’s chair. I remember telling my students that  the … Continue reading →

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School Answering Machine!

Posted on August 19, 2016 by annetbell

This keeps popping up so I decided Word Press needs it and not just FB!   I dare say it would be hard to find one teacher who would not agree with at least part of this recording!  There is … Continue reading →

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The Favela of Rio

Posted on August 18, 2016 by annetbell

fa·ve·la fəˈvelə/ noun a Brazilian shack or shanty town; a slum. Meet Rosemary and see her life in Favela!

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Senator Tim Scott. . . In His Own Words

Posted on August 17, 2016 by annetbell

In light of the narrative of race in the United States, I think that Senator Scott from South Carolina, the only Republican  African American Senator , is a trusted and articulate speaker.  The country needs empathy, knowledge, wisdom, words, and … Continue reading →

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