Category Archives: USA

Cook Mountain

Posted on July 18, 2015 by annetbell

The view from the summit of Cook Mountain at Lake George in the Adirondacks in New York. We learned from  a good  source  that Cook Mountain was a good  climb for novice climbers. It was said to be a gentle … Continue reading →

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Fort Ticonderoga

Posted on July 17, 2015 by annetbell

“Fort Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga, NY” by Mwanner – Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons – Welcome to Fort Ticonderoga ! It sits high above the western shore of Lake Champlain.  Originally , it  was constructed by the … Continue reading →

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The Life of Architecture Students!

Posted on July 11, 2015 by annetbell

Here is a reality check to make you smile this Saturday morning showing the life of architecture students.  People will say to me, “Ah, your husband is an architect?” as if it is  some mystical experience or at the very … Continue reading →

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“See You Again”

Posted on July 10, 2015 by annetbell

This week, I have had the fun of spending time with two of the three  local grandchildren. (Oldest was at volleyball camp).   I took H.  to yoga with me on Wednesday morning.  He thought it awesome to go to … Continue reading →

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A New Day in South Carolina !

Posted on July 9, 2015 by annetbell

I had to follow up on the post I made about South Carolina and the confederate flag. This woman, Jenny Horne, is a descendent of Jefferson Davis, who was the first president of the Conferacy. She with the son of … Continue reading →

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The Words That Remade America

Posted on July 3, 2015 by annetbell

This is the only photograph of President Lincoln at the cemetery dedication.   It is thought that due to the brevity of his remarks, other photographers had no time to set up their  equipment.   The bloodiest battle of the … Continue reading →

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America’s First Wave of Women’s Rights Activists

Posted on July 1, 2015 by annetbell

Near life-size figures of the first wave of the women’s rights activists in the United States. On Sunday, since it was raining in  Central New York, we drove to Seneca Falls to visit the Women’s Rights National Historical Park.  It … Continue reading →

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“Annie”. . . . . the Film

Posted on June 30, 2015 by annetbell

  The area grandchildren and I went to see” Annie,” this morning.  On Tuesdays, throughout the summer kid friendly films are run with a $1 per person admission.  I had wanted to see the new version of this classic.  Jamie … Continue reading →

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Virginia History. . . . . . . My History

Posted on June 25, 2015 by annetbell

I am a Virginian by birth and heart. My high school was Robert E. Lee High School named for the great Confederate general.  My grandmother’s family members owned slaves and my ancestors fought in the Civil War for the Confederate … Continue reading →

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I Forgive You !

Posted on June 20, 2015 by annetbell

Forgiveness is the heart of Christianity. During these dark, tragic days since  the Charleston massacre, yesterday  this murderer was faced by the victim’s families during the bond hearing. They  followed Christ’s example from the cross to give forgiveness  to the … Continue reading →

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