Category Archives: USA

Co-champion National Spelling Bee Winners

Posted on May 30, 2014 by annetbell

The 87th Scripps Spelling Been finals ended in a tie. All the words were used-up by these two Indian-American teenage boys, Sriram Hathwar and Ansun Sujoe last night in Washington , DC. This is the first time there are co-champions … Continue reading →

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Music Monday Eric Clapton’s “Tears in Heaven”

Posted on May 26, 2014 by annetbell

Memorial Day is a day to honor service men and women who have given their lives in the service of others.  “Tears in Heaven”  written and sung by Eric Clapton  is a memorial song written from a  father’s unspeakable grief … Continue reading →

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The Town Of Jerome, Arizona

Posted on May 23, 2014 by annetbell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsL6zIOKvSA   Every school child in the state  learns the 5 C’s of  Arizona: 1. copper 2. citrus 3. cattle 4. cotton 5. climate Jerome is a deserted copper town  which has become an artist colony, ghost time extraordinaire, winning … Continue reading →

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Music Monday, Smash Mouth “All Star”

Posted on May 19, 2014 by annetbell

  Smash Mouth  is a Californian band formed in  1994 .  They popped on the national scene with this song and “Believer” both in “Shrek” the hugely popular film.  I bet there will be some of you are familiar with … Continue reading →

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Photography from a Different Angle

Posted on May 18, 2014 by annetbell

What Happens When A Photographer Takes The Same Photo From A Different Angle 14 May, 2013 in Article, Images | Comment http://themetapicture.com/famous-photos-from-a-different-angle/ You’ve probably already seen the world’s most famous landmarks through photos that show them in all their beautiful, historical glory. Here’s what happens … Continue reading →

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A Beta Parent’s Manifesto

Posted on May 15, 2014 by annetbell

 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jen-nessel/a-beta-parent-manifesto_b_5288334.html Posted 05/08/2014 from Huffington Post “What comes after one?” asked the mother, pushing her 3-year-old on the swings. He was too busy laughing to answer, so she was forced to repeat, “What comes after one?” “Two,” he mumbled, looking … Continue reading →

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New Yorkers Love. . . . .

Posted on May 14, 2014 by annetbell

In Love 22 Things People From New York State Love New Yorlgates and staying the hell away from Times Square on New Year’s Eve. http://www.movoto.com/ny/things-people-from-new-york-state-love/ Kristin Norton 1. Arguing Upstate Vs. Downstate Vs. Everything In Between We live in Rensselaer … Continue reading →

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Music Monday, Georgia Satellites “Keep Your Hands to Yourself”

Posted on May 12, 2014 by annetbell

  Another southern band  with great lyrics!  Georgia Satellites are even more “good old boys” than Skynyrd, I think. This song is  great to play in the car with teenagers. . .. hoping they heed the message and not the … Continue reading →

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Please Remember Me. . . . . . . .

Posted on May 11, 2014 by annetbell

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Pat Cegan from http://patcegan.wordpress.com/ On this day to remember our mothers, I thought this post I found yesterday by Pat Cegan was  a poignant poem from mothers to their grown children.  On this day of flowers, cards, … Continue reading →

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President Reagan at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin

Posted on May 8, 2014 by annetbell

Comments yesterday from a blogger wondering why the United States and the EU had not kept their promises to the people of the Ukraine have me thinking.  A promise was made that  traditional weapons would be provided  if Ukraine disarmed … Continue reading →

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