Category Archives: service

A Memorial Day Thank You

Posted on May 29, 2017 by annetbell

Please visit this site  and read the story of one of the thousands of young Americans who unselfishly gave his life during the D-Day invasion to preserve freedom in the world. George Bowler Tullidge was my brother. http://www.aparatroopersfaith.org/

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“Departures” The 2009 Japanese Best Foreign Film

Posted on February 18, 2017 by annetbell

The other day I had a response to my world faith blog on Reincarnation and Mummification.  People are very interested in death rituals and beliefs, the unknown aspect of what happens after death. Reincarnation and Mummification My memory was jostled … Continue reading →

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Deadly Mistake the Morning of December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor

Posted on December 8, 2016 by annetbell

Kermit A. Tyler was on duty at Fort Shafter’s radar information center on Dec. 7, 1941.(Earnie Grafton/associated Press) Kermit A. Tyler, 96 Pearl Harbor figure Kermit A. Tyler, 96 By Dennis McLellan Sunday, February 28, 2010 “Don’t worry about it.” … Continue reading →

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Hackshaw Ridge. . . . . A Film

Posted on November 29, 2016 by annetbell

Medic, Desmond Doss, running into the battle without a gun, only his medic supplies ,to try to save lives. This film has some of the bloodiest and authentic battlefield scenes since “Saving Private Ryan”  and actually is reminiscent of the … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Beggars, Monkeys, Rickshaws, and Indian Generosity

Posted on October 12, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste! This is one of my favorite stories  of four rickshaw drivers who touched my life!  This is one of my favorite posts.  I have continually  been touched by the kind, gentle, generous spirit I experienced over and over in … Continue reading →

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Dog Food at the Food Pantry?

Posted on September 27, 2016 by annetbell

The last two Mondays volunteering at Concerns-U, the food pantry,  most of my work was dividing up some 50 pound bags of pet food into three pound bags.    You might be surprised as I was the first time learn … Continue reading →

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Appreciative Students

Posted on September 14, 2016 by annetbell

Students know when a teacher loves them and a caring, dedicated teacher  can make lifelong difference  on her/his students’ lives and learning.  

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National Navajo Code Talkers’ Day

Posted on August 14, 2016 by annetbell

These brave Navajo Marines sitting before the landscape of Monument Valley!  Your heart will be touched by their story of the invaluable contribution they made to the United States during WW II .    

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