Category Archives: USA

President Obama at the Congressional Prayer Breakfast

Posted on February 10, 2015 by annetbell

Though this is not my usual topics or point of view,  I was intrigued with the information, and the 17 minutes of presentation. I know there are  those of you who think Judge Jeanine Pirro is abrasive and opinionated. She … Continue reading →

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The First Question ?

Posted on February 9, 2015 by annetbell

The First Question This Teacher Asks Her Kindergarteners Every Morning Is Heartbreaking BY ALICE GOMSTYN | POSTED 3 DAYS AGO About a decade ago, I stood in a high school English classroom, trying my best to give an exciting speech … Continue reading →

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Music Monday “Miss America” James Blunt

Posted on February 9, 2015 by annetbell

  James Blunt’s tribute to Whitney Houston who died tragically after an overdose of the drugs she could never live without.   Her daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown, 21 years old, is in a medical induced coma after being found face … Continue reading →

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Historic Climb at Frozen Niagara Falls

Posted on February 6, 2015 by annetbell

Some of you might remember that I finally visited Niagara Falls last summer.  The sight and sound are impossible to describe.  Here you can see the winter that is happening in New York State right now that caused the conditions … Continue reading →

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“American Sniper”, the film and trailer

Posted on February 2, 2015 by annetbell

  This is only  the second film we have seen since our return to India.  The first was PK, an Indian film, and today we went to see “American Sniper.”  A couple of the students went with us, but the … Continue reading →

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Wedding Crashers. . . . “Sugar” by Maroon 5, Music Monday

Posted on January 19, 2015 by annetbell

After our days of Indian Wedding last week, this is an appropriate Music Monday  video from YouTube staring Adam Levine and the Maroon 5. Sigh. . . I love Adam from The Voice!   In just a week or so … Continue reading →

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Spectacular Sights in the US

Posted on January 9, 2015 by annetbell

29 Surreal Places In America You Need To Visit Before You Die Mar 11, 2014 If you live in the U.S., you don’t need a passport to see what mother nature has to offer. 1. Mendenhall Glacier Caves, Alaska AER Wilmington … Continue reading →

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Freedom and/or Security?

Posted on January 6, 2015 by annetbell

This gives me pause. . .  as I have been pondering this  problem lately. The grand experiment which is the United States was built on personal rights for all written in the Bill of Rights of the Constitution. . . … Continue reading →

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24 hours of Travelling!

Posted on January 1, 2015 by annetbell

I had not flown on a long trip until 2012 when first visiting India. By a long trip, I am using 12-14 hours of travel.  From the time we left Albany until we arrived in Amdavad, it was 24 hours … Continue reading →

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“Travelin’ Shoes” Elvin Bishhop

Posted on January 1, 2015 by annetbell

I heard this on David’s play list this morning and couldn’t help but send it along to you.  Elvin Bishop is such a good old Southern boy and this is one of my favorites.  Your toes will tap at the … Continue reading →

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