Monthly Archives: October 2016

Music Monday Diwali Songs

Posted on October 31, 2016 by annetbell

  Happy Diwali!

Posted in Religions of the World, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Diwali Celebration

Posted on October 30, 2016 by annetbell

A woman arranged clay lamps, or ‘diyas,’ for the upcoming Diwali festival in Mumbai, Oct. 30. These diyas traditionally filled with mustard oil are placed are lit and placed around entrances to homes during the festival. Divyakant Solanki/European Pressphoto Agency Diwali in India … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Remorse and Compassion

Posted on October 29, 2016 by annetbell

This image has been on the internet for a while. I also read that it has been debunked as false.  Nonetheless, seeing it today made me remember a tale to tell you. I have never seen this reaction of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Deer in the Headlights

Posted on October 28, 2016 by annetbell

Tuesday night after I dropped off my  granddaughter Alice, a deer ran out in front of my car  in the rural area where my daughter lives. The first thing  I saw was the head of the doe on the passenger’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

The Clash of Seasons

Posted on October 27, 2016 by annetbell

On Monday, I went with Judy and Eileen north a couple of hours to the Vermont Country Store. It was a clear, warm day as we left Troy. The further we drove , we noticed  what my husband calls, “the … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Hero. . . . . Heroes

Posted on October 26, 2016 by annetbell

Cadet Tom Surdyke died on June 30,2016.  He willingly gave his life to save a swimmer in distress off the beach of Long Island.  The distressed swimmer lived because of Tom’s unselfish act.  Tom gave his life in service for … Continue reading →

Posted in film, service, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Football Weekend at West Point

Posted on October 25, 2016 by annetbell

Last weekend I was  visiting a graduate, now retired , LtC Karen Ward. I was invited to spend the Saturday helping with the Rotary Club selling food to benefit the suffering the  people of Haiti.  I got to pop in … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, service, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Indian Drum Music

Posted on October 20, 2016 by annetbell

A) DRUMS OF INDIA Tabla Pakhawaj Mridagam Khol Dholak Dholki Dhol Tavil Damru Madal Naal Kanjira Indian Tasha Drum Ghatam Nagara Duff     Music and dance are a huge part of India and of Indian people. Just see any … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

POLIO TO PARATROOPER

Posted on October 18, 2016 by annetbell

See this image Polio to Paratrooper Paperback – August 27, 2016 by Anne Archer Tullidge (Author), Anne Tullidge Bell (Afterword), Christian Bell (Foreword) Be the first to review this item  Books are  available on Amazon as well as on Kindle … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Volleyball Player Steps Up

Posted on October 17, 2016 by annetbell

This is Marina Garcia who unexpectedly stepped up to sing the national anthem when the sound system failed before her volleyball game.  She is an inspiration and leader.

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments