Category Archives: Travel

Danger in Paradise

Posted on October 29, 2014 by annetbell

Hawaii was a place I had always wanted to go and I have just recently gone twice.  David gave a paper at a conference in Honolulu on two different occasions.  I flew from Arizona and met him the first time, … Continue reading →

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Could It Be?

Posted on October 25, 2014 by annetbell

 I just heard this theory in a commentary on TV. I don’t remember hearing this before.  There is no proof of the connection , scientifically.  There do seem to be comparisons.  33% of Athenians were killed by this hemorrhaging fever. … Continue reading →

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World’s Largest Corn Maze

Posted on October 25, 2014 by annetbell

This is a map of the world’s largest corn maze. The shortest time it has taken to  maneuver from entrance to exit is just over an hour, and the longest is hours and hours! Enjoy the last fun of fall. … Continue reading →

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Groove in G /Playing for Change Music Monday

Posted on October 20, 2014 by annetbell

Playing for Change was begun by Mark Johnson to “inspire, connect and bring peace” through music.  It is  dedicated to building music and art schools for children around the world and creating hope and inspiration for the future. Here is … Continue reading →

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Bogside, Derry

Posted on October 16, 2014 by annetbell

As we ate our proper Irish breakfast in the small dining room of our B&B, I struck up a conversation with the woman who had come  and cooked for us. While I am always happy to share my story, I … Continue reading →

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Another Trip. . . . Another Destination. . . . .

Posted on October 12, 2014 by annetbell

WELCOME TO HOLLAND by Emily Perl Kingsley. c1987 by Emily Perl Kingsley. All rights reserved Please take a few minutes to read this.  It has a universal theme for all of us, not just a mother of a child with … Continue reading →

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A Modern-Day Good Samaritan?

Posted on October 11, 2014 by annetbell

Indiatimes|The Times of India|The Economic Times| Login | Register The Times of India Blogs HomeBlogs Times View CampaignsCity IndiaWorldEntertainmentTechSportsLifestyleEnvironmentScienceSpiritualityQ&ABusiness Reviews This article was pointed out to me by my friend, Judy, and  goes along so well with the theme of … Continue reading →

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Where Has Our Humanity Gone?

Posted on October 11, 2014 by annetbell

  Actually, this is not a  new situation,  In ancient texts there is a story of the “Good Samaritan. ” He was an outcast in society who was  totally shunned by the leaders of the time. As he was travelling, … Continue reading →

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Homeland, Season 4 Opening

Posted on October 7, 2014 by annetbell

The opening scenes in season 4 of Homeland, the exciting and very popular Showtime production, are finally here.   We saw the two opening episodes on Sunday night, but they will also be On Demand.  Season 4 is definitely different. … Continue reading →

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Seventeen Year Old Hong Kong Leader for Democracy

Posted on October 2, 2014 by annetbell

  The faces and places change, but the yearning for  self-determination is  the same. . . in Egypt, Hong Kong,Kiev or Scotland. There is universal longing for “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness!” A brave new hero! China lied … Continue reading →

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