Category Archives: USA

Indian Spacecraft, “Mom” First to Orbit Mars !

Posted on September 25, 2014 by annetbell

“Mom”, the affectionate  name given to the Indian spacecraft, reached Mars orbit on Wednesday, beating  China, the Americans, the Soviets, and Europe and all on a shoestring budget. $74 million  to be exact which was less than the budget to … Continue reading →

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25 True Mind-Blowing Things!

Posted on September 24, 2014 by annetbell

These 25 Things Might Sound Crazy But They’re Mind-Blowingly True. #9 Is AWESOME. June 18, 2014 Other Stuff  It’s a strange place, this world we live in. Cars park on driveways and drive on parkways, hot dogs come in packs of … Continue reading →

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Music Monday James Taylor “You’ve Got a Friend”

Posted on September 22, 2014 by annetbell

Ah James Taylor, one of my favorite singers from long ago who is still performing.  He came on the music scene in 1966 and was a good transition from folk to rock.  His lyrics hit the mark and the melodious … Continue reading →

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More Rain on the Way to Arizona

Posted on September 17, 2014 by annetbell

Last week in Tucson and Phoenix, there was heavy winter rains and flooding from a tropical hurricane. The sky warns of the coming storm. . . . . . . . . All through the Southwest, are dry creek or … Continue reading →

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The Great Dictator, David Hayman on Scottish Independence

Posted on September 17, 2014 by annetbell

The beauty of these words made me weep and not only for the hope of the Scottish people but for America.  The country she used to be and with the determination and will of the people  and God’s mercy and … Continue reading →

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My Story . . . . . . . . 9/11/01

Posted on September 11, 2014 by annetbell

 Reblog from September 11, 2013 by annetbell It was a  Tuesday and a crystal clear fall morning, September 11, 2001.  My sixth graders were in art first period, and I was doing planning for the week. The principal  popped in and  said, … Continue reading →

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Twin Towers Documentary “9/11”

Posted on September 10, 2014 by annetbell

On September 11, 2001, filmmaker James Hanlon and Jules and Gedeon Naudet were filming a documentary on a rookie New York City firefighter when they noticed a plane overhead. That plane would hit the World Trade Center. They rushed immediately … Continue reading →

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Music Monday Steely Dan “My Old School”

Posted on September 8, 2014 by annetbell

This selection has a twofold dedication. . . . . for good old Robert E. Lee High School and my classmates who reconnected last weekend.  And because Steely Day was in concert at Saratoga Performing Arts Center and was the … Continue reading →

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The Heart of the Reunion

Posted on September 7, 2014 by annetbell

So much has changed in our lives, the country , and in our world since graduation. . . . . love, death, pain, loss, weight gain, gray hair, health challenges, computers, blogs, email ,  disappointments . . . . to … Continue reading →

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Pow Wow

Posted on September 6, 2014 by annetbell

This local Pow Wow has become a family tradition.  This year, my Onondaga daughter was with us.  Some of the Iroquois from Syracuse  were there selling  traditional crafts and corn soup and fry bread.   The drumming filled the air, … Continue reading →

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