Category Archives: USA

New Political Representative in West Virginia

Posted on November 7, 2014 by annetbell

 It appears that the Republican party has learned some lessons from past elections. Of  the candidates that  were elected, there were several women governors, African Americans and Hispanics.  This young woman  is an example of the new Republican Party serving … Continue reading →

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Divide New York State?

Posted on November 6, 2014 by annetbell

As radical as this sounds, this is not a new idea. I live in Upstate New York, Rensselaer  County.  When we bought our house, there was a charge we had to pay for New York City Subways  listed on our … Continue reading →

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Brownie Mix !

Posted on November 6, 2014 by annetbell

CoNSERNS-U    Food Pantry where I volunteer.    How’s this for inspiration? We were honored to learn today that a 12 year Boy Scout in Averill Park has committed himself to provide CoNSERNS-U with 200+ boxes of brownie mix that … Continue reading →

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Hungry People in America

Posted on November 5, 2014 by annetbell

8 Impossible Choices People Who Can’t Afford Food Make Every Day The Huffington Post  | By Eleanor Goldberg Posted: 10/23/2014 4:10 pm EDT Updated: 10/23/2014 4:59 pm EDT  Hunger in the U.S. is on the rise, with one in seven people … Continue reading →

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US Election Day 2014

Posted on November 4, 2014 by annetbell

POLITICS AND POLICY Sullen Voters Set to Deliver Another Demand for Change If Republicans Win Control of Senate, It Would Be Fourth Such Control Switch in Less Than a Decade By JANET HOOK    Wall Street Journal  Odds are good … Continue reading →

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Music Monday “Half Light” by Tomandandy from film “Mothman Prophesies

Posted on November 3, 2014 by annetbell

Friday, on the drive down to New Jersey, I first heard  “Half Light”  on my husband’s playlist and I was intrigued by the sound. Later that night, we watched the film which was a good choice for Halloween night.  The … Continue reading →

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Halloween . . . . . .October 31st

Posted on November 1, 2014 by annetbell

Originally posted on TalesAlongTheWay:
I like this picture because it reminds me of the pumpkins my architect carved for our children. He was never satisfied with a traditional jack-o-lantern, but carved R2D2 and Picasso pumpkins among others for our doorstep!…

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Danger in Paradise

Posted on October 29, 2014 by annetbell

Hawaii was a place I had always wanted to go and I have just recently gone twice.  David gave a paper at a conference in Honolulu on two different occasions.  I flew from Arizona and met him the first time, … Continue reading →

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Music Monday on Tuesday, Graham Nash “Teach Your Children Well”

Posted on October 28, 2014 by annetbell

This morning I saw Graham Nash on Morning Joe. He was singing this powerful song from the past, my past,  “Teach Your  Children Well.” Nash was a member of the folk, rock super group, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and sometimes Young. … Continue reading →

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Raymond Burse, Hero of the Week

Posted on October 28, 2014 by annetbell

      This is Raymond Burse and I will tell you why he is the “Hero of the Week.”  He is a very bright talented man who gained publicity when he was chosen a Rhodes Scholar during his academic … Continue reading →

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