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About annetbell

I am a retired elementary teacher, well seasoned world traveler,new blogger, grandmother, and a new enthusiastic discoverer of the wonderfully complex country of India. Anne

“Carol of the Bells”. . . Pentatonix

Posted on December 18, 2014 by annetbell

Pentatonix is an American a cappella group of five vocalists originating from Arlington, Texas. Their work, mostly in, but not limited to, the pop music style, consists of covers of pre-existing songs … Wikipedia  

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Wonderful Words. . . . . . . .

Posted on December 18, 2014 by annetbell

30 Of The Most Beautiful Quotes In The History Of Words Megan McCormick 6 hours ago 1260People Sharing Share twitter Every once in a while, if you’re lucky, you come across a sentence that makes you want to smile or … Continue reading →

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Gift for All Seasons , The Free Clinic of Capital City Rescue Mission

Posted on December 17, 2014 by annetbell

Free Medical Clinic for Albany’s Poorest Last year I visited the Free Clinic at the Capital District Rescue Mission. https://talesalongtheway.com/2013/07/25/giving-hope/ Things have changed dramatically in that there is a new, larger space for the clinic. There is now an actual … Continue reading →

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Hanukkah Begins

Posted on December 16, 2014 by annetbell

During my teaching career, no matter the grade, we celebrated Hanukkah  and I am thinking of those children this morning.  I felt it important to have the students either in New York or Arizona experience some celebrations from other cultures. … Continue reading →

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A Peep Inside the Free Christmas Store

Posted on December 16, 2014 by annetbell

I spent 10 hours at the coNSERNS-U Christmas Store shopping with parents who were there for one purpose and one purpose only.  They wanted to find some gifts for each of their children to have on Christmas morning . A … Continue reading →

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In a Garden? originally posted on July 7, 2013

Posted on December 16, 2014 by annetbell

Originally posted on TalesAlongTheWay:
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…

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“A Christmas Story” 20 Interesting Facts

Posted on December 15, 2014 by annetbell

  You Probably Didn’t Know These 20 Facts About A Christmas Story This film is one of the Bell family traditions each Christmas. . . watching it over, and over, and over again. It seems never to become tiresome!  It … Continue reading →

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Pacabell Canon in D for the Season

Posted on December 15, 2014 by annetbell

Pacabell’s Cannon in D composed by the German  Baroque composer is one of the most famous pieces of classical music. It was first performed at the wedding of Bach’s brother in and about 1680 , and is very popular wedding … Continue reading →

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Netflix “Marco Polo”

Posted on December 14, 2014 by annetbell

Netflix has an interesting way of releasing their made for TV serials. . . . all are released  at the same time which allows for binge watching!  Last night we watched 3 and this afternoon 2 more episodes. I love … Continue reading →

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Free Range Children

Posted on December 14, 2014 by annetbell

In the midst of all the controversy about education in the United States, have you heard of this ?  I really hadn’t and find this quite revealing.  It is the  complete opposite from the “helicopter parents,” of which I am … Continue reading →

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