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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 →

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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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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 →

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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 →

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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.

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Color in the Park

Posted on October 15, 2016 by annetbell

    This is one of the colorful autumn  days for which   Upstate New York is known. I took it on my walk around the park a day or two ago.  Today is similar with clear blue sunny sky … Continue reading →

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Bob Dylan

Posted on October 13, 2016 by annetbell

Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize for Literature!   What  unexpected news breaking this morning.  The gravely voiced troubadour and philosopher  wrote and performed as the conscious of the 60’s. He was influenced and inspired by the legendary  folk singer, Woodie … 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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What Do You Do with Dirt and Trash of One Billion People?

Posted on October 11, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste Mountain of trash in Mumbai, India  Originally Posted on February 9, 2013by annetbell In almost six weeks, we  have seen no trash trucks, no recycling bins to be emptied, but endless sweeping , everywhere.  The trash  must go somewhere … Continue reading →

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