Category Archives: USA

Yellow Cable’s Summer Music Monday, The Everly Brothers, “Til I Kissed You”

Posted on July 21, 2014 by annetbell

      The Everly Brothers were indeed brothers, Phil and Don. They were most  popular during the 1960s with country influenced rock and their close harmony style.  The brothers  were honored by induction into the Rock and Roll Hall … Continue reading →

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A Sunday Smile for a Guilty Dog!

Posted on July 20, 2014 by annetbell

Here is something to bring a smile to your lips. . . . . with so much tragedy in the world. My favorite moment is when the pup  brings the ball. . . . his most treasured gift of all! … Continue reading →

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Girls’ Weekend in Skaneateles, New York

Posted on July 19, 2014 by annetbell

Just like last year, the guys in our family headed to Baltimore for a weekend of baseball.  This time to see the Yankees, who are universally  hated by most fans in the country unless, of course,  they are from NYC. … Continue reading →

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For Anyone Who Has Loved or Been Loved By a Dog

Posted on July 17, 2014 by annetbell

By NATE JONES ROBYN AROUTY PHOTOGRAPHY PEOPLE MAGAZINE  Every dog must have his day. For one black Lab, that day turned out to be his last.When the Roberts family found out they’d have to put their dog Duke down, they decided … Continue reading →

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Yogurt for Lunch

Posted on July 16, 2014 by annetbell

 Yesterday, Grace, Henry, Alice and I  had lunch together. It was not an ordinary burger or pizza lunch.  We had make your own  yogurt sundaes  and that was all!   I always think that you should eat dessert when you … Continue reading →

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Music Monday The Beach Boys ” All Summer Long”

Posted on July 14, 2014 by annetbell

Surf music, Sunny days, Sand, Sun, Surf, Star filled nights, Southern California = SUMMER!       What is “summer ” to you ?   Come to think about it, Southern California is “Summer” all year round.  Have you been … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Cage Dwellers

Posted on July 11, 2014 by annetbell

One of the things I love about film is being transported to places I have never seen, been, or even imaged.  My latest trip was to Hong Kong while I was at Hollywood Drive-In with  Grace, Henry and Alice.   … Continue reading →

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Haboob ?

Posted on July 8, 2014 by annetbell

  What is a haboob?  It is  derived from the Sudan,  and is an Arabic word meaning violent wind  storm.  There are three places on the planet that experience haboobs, Sahara Desert, parts of the Middle East , and Arizona. … Continue reading →

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Don Ostertag’s Summer Music Monday “Summer Wind” by Frank Sinatra

Posted on July 7, 2014 by annetbell

My friend Don at http://donostertag.wordpress.com/ shared his favorite summer song last week, with this elegant selection by “Old blue eyes,” Frank Sinatra.  I would encourage you to visit Don’s blog to be enchanted by his personal stories of 45 years of being … Continue reading →

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Minor League Baseball Fun and Fireworks

Posted on July 6, 2014 by annetbell

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Zkd1ZOj324 This is not your father’s baseball league. . . . The Valley Cats of Troy and the Hudson River Valley is a member of the Minor League Baseball League.  What is that, you might ask?  It is none … Continue reading →

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