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THE FAREWELL. . . . A Comedy of Death?

Posted on September 5, 2019 by annetbell

From the image above of the cast  you can see that the story was culturally specific to Chinese people…..death and how it is met as each of us must do. During the film the Chinese culturally accepted approach of keeping … Continue reading →

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Order of the Day-June 6, 1944

Posted on June 6, 2019 by annetbell

Here it is in black and white, the order of the day given to each heroic warier in the wee hours of June 6, 1944. George, my brother, was to parachute at 1:30 AM. The waves of men storming the … Continue reading →

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This is the Real Thing. . . . .D-Day -1

Posted on June 5, 2019 by annetbell

photo from Wikipedia All the days, weeks, and months of training are over. . . . The waiting and training are over. . . the warriors knew for certain as they received live ammunition for the first time. And President … Continue reading →

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Normandy Church . . . . Loving Your Neighbor

Posted on June 3, 2019 by annetbell

The Scars Of Angoville-Au-Plain    – February 15, 2014 by  “The scars of Angoville-au-Plain” Postcard match.  This peaceful beach has seen so much. On our way to the vast beaches by Les Gougins in Manche, just north of Utah Beach, we took a small … Continue reading →

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75th Anniversary of D-Day

Posted on May 26, 2019 by annetbell

My brother whom I never met died on D-Day +2, 1944. Below see and visit the website my son has created telling George Bowler Tullidge III’s story. A Paratrooper’s Faith HOME CONTACT JUNE 5TH D-DAY A Paratrooper’s Faith Dedication oops … Continue reading →

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Mr. Modi and the BJP

Posted on April 10, 2019 by annetbell

A Hindu Nationalist Wave May Lift Modi to Victory  published by the Wall Street Journal Conflict with Pakistan and media-savvy supporters have boosted the Indian prime minister’s prospects. By Sadanand Dhume April 4, 2019 7:20 p.m. ET Indian Prime Minister … Continue reading →

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Mr. Modi

Posted on April 9, 2019 by annetbell

(Let me introduce you to PM Modi who is up for reelection in India  beginning tomorrow. This post was before Mr. Modi’s first national election. I have written quite a few posts on Mr. Modi. If you would like to … Continue reading →

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India, the World’s Largest Democracy Takes Her Responsibility and Right to Vote, Seriously

Posted on April 8, 2019 by annetbell

National Elections in India are coming  beginning on April 11 and ending on May 19.  Imagine, there are nine phases and yes, people stand in line for hours to cast a vote. Then they  soak a finger in dark ink … Continue reading →

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Gandhi’s Ashram

Posted on February 17, 2019 by annetbell

ash·ram Dictionary result for ashram /ˈäSHrəm/ noun (especially in South Asia) a hermitage, monastic community, or other place of religious retreat Sunday is a perfect time to visit Gandhi’s Ashram in Ahmadabad. In fact any day in the midst of … Continue reading →

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More Sad . . . . Blackface News from The Wall Street Journal

Posted on February 16, 2019 by annetbell

University of Oklahoma President James L. Gallogly talks to students and others during the Rally to Stop Racism on the university campus in Norman, Okla., on Jan. 22. PHOTO: BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS U.S. Colleges Continue to Confront Blackface on Campus From … Continue reading →

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