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A Roman Surprise. . . . . .

Posted on December 24, 2015 by annetbell

Let me take you back to the Roman Christmas my family had. David had taken students to spend the fall semester in Rome and the children and I were to fly over and meet him for Christmas.  The apartment he … Continue reading →

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“Joy to the World” ( Unspeakable Joy) Chris Tomlin

Posted on December 23, 2015 by annetbell

Originally posted on TalesAlongTheWay:
? This is a joining of the traditional carol, and classic  Chris Tomlin. . . . . http://youtu.be/tC3SwhJsLqU

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Radio City Music Hall. . . . .New York City

Posted on December 23, 2015 by annetbell

This photo was taken by my son, Chris, several years ago,  when he an his family visited New York City for the Christmas festivities.  As you can see, the shot was taken from seats in the auditorium of Radio City … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve at St. Peter’s Basilica a Roma

Posted on December 22, 2015 by annetbell

Posted on December 24, 2013by annetbell This is St Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy, the largest church in the world as well as  the headquarters for the Roman Catholic Church. which has 1.2 billion members across the world.( Interesting, that number … Continue reading →

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Music Monday “Christmas Alleluia” by Chris Tomlin

Posted on December 21, 2015 by annetbell
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Two of the Beauties

Posted on December 20, 2015 by annetbell

Photo by Lea Gonyea, Syracuse NY Yesterday, we got up early to drive three hours to my son’s in Central New York for a busy, busy Saturday before Christmas. The first stop  was a Middle School  in Auburn for Parker’s … Continue reading →

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David and Goliath. . . . .Ted Talks

Posted on December 19, 2015 by annetbell

This is the baroque masterpiece of David by Giovanni  Lorenzo  Bernini at the  moment of release of his sling shot  in the Villa Borghese in Roma. The sculpture is chiseled from marble. Notice the detail in the face, legs, arms … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from Harvard

Posted on December 17, 2015 by annetbell

This just came over the wire as the semester draws to an end at universities.  This is produced by the Harvard Office of Diversity.  It is being given out at Freshman dining halls for use in explaining the  “safe space” … Continue reading →

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Roman Christmas Market at Piazza Navona

Posted on December 17, 2015 by annetbell

Piazza Navona Christmas Market Posted on December 23, 2013by annetbell Piazza Navona Christmas market in Rome  is  on the list of best European Christmas Markets.   It is on the ancient site of the Circus of Domitian and has the shape … Continue reading →

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Born to Dance!

Posted on December 16, 2015 by annetbell

Scottish Highland Dancers and the Bhangra fusion have won the 2015 Prize.  They were born to dance! Thanks Judy !

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