Category Archives: USA

La Posada, Winslow, Arizona

Posted on April 15, 2014 by annetbell

 La Posada means “the inn” in Spanish.  It is, also,  a celebration in Mexico 9 days before Christmas to celebrate the journey of Mary and Joseph searching for lodging  shortly before the baby Jesus was born in a stable.  They … Continue reading →

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Music Monday “Take It Easy” The Eagles

Posted on April 14, 2014 by annetbell

    Yes, Winslow, Arizona is a real place.  It is in the northern part of the state and a great stopping off place for a  visit to  the Grand Canyon, Canyon de Chelly, 4 Corners, Monument Valley and Navajo … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun-day! Nana, the Border Collie!

Posted on April 11, 2014 by annetbell

  I found this amazing video. If you don’t know Border Collies, you may think your eyes are playing tricks.   But we had a Border Collie, Lucy, who looked amazingly like Nana’s twin. She didn’t all those tricks because … Continue reading →

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Music Monday Janis Joplin ‘Piece of My Heart’

Posted on April 7, 2014 by annetbell

In 1966 Janis Joplin was a drifter, but four years later she was a rock ‘n’  roll legend. Her powerful bluesy-inspired voice was full of passion, and fueled by drugs and alcohol.  We saw her in concert in Charlottesville. She … Continue reading →

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‘How Evangelicals Won a Culture War and Lost a Generation’

Posted on April 4, 2014 by annetbell

Are church teachings on homosexuality driving millennials away from faith? March 31st, 2014 02:18 PM ET How evangelicals won a culture war and lost a generation Opinion by Rachel Held Evans, special to CNN (CNN) – On March 24, World Vision announced … Continue reading →

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BBC Partition of India ‘How the Hatred Began’. . . . . .

Posted on April 2, 2014 by annetbell

My blogger friend Sudharsan  at viruvasan.wordpress.com  sent me this amazing BBC video yesterday in response to my post on Wagah Border . The BBC always does such a wonderful job telling historical events and using  primary source film. In this … Continue reading →

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Music Monday, Josh Groban and the African Children’s Choir sing ‘You Raise Me UP’

Posted on April 1, 2014 by annetbell

  To me, this song has a universal theme and could be song to a lover, a family member, or friend . It is could be song as a inspirational spiritual song of devotion.  I love the choir as part … Continue reading →

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Driving Tanks and Crushing Cars

Posted on March 30, 2014 by annetbell

Every child’s dream, no matter the age! What a country !

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David Defeats Goliath

Posted on March 22, 2014 by annetbell

I am mad about March Madness. . . . .For those of you are are not in the US, it is a tournament of college basketball teams, ranked by their wins and the difficulty of their season. Many have won … Continue reading →

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‘Nebraska” the Movie

Posted on March 18, 2014 by annetbell

I had really wanted to see this film. . . . a  black and white road trip, but professor suggested that we watch it at home on Netflix.  He was thinking it was not going to be his cup of … Continue reading →

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