Category Archives: USA

Puppets, Books and Tiffany Glass

Posted on December 14, 2013 by annetbell

Grades K – 8 Warm your hearts with Charles Dickens’ holiday classic.  Watch Mean Ol’ Scrooge as he discovers Christmas is not a HUMBUG!  This puppet spectacular features beautiful handcrafted marionettes, shadow puppets, gorgeous masks, lavish costumes, vivid sets, a … Continue reading →

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The Real, Astonishing Tale of Hanukkah

Posted on December 2, 2013 by annetbell

One of my class  celebrations each December was Hanukkah, another festival of lights (beside Diwali).  Hanukkah is an ancient Hebrew Festival.  I always try to do some research on my posts to ensure that it is not just my opinion … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to President Kennedy

Posted on November 25, 2013 by annetbell

The young widow lost her husband, the young children lost their  father and the country lost its innocence. “The murder of a handsome, vigorous president shocked the nation to it core and shook  the faith of Americans in their institutions … Continue reading →

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Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address

Posted on November 19, 2013 by annetbell

November 19, 2013 is the 150th anniversary of the two minute speech of President Abraham Lincoln. The occasion was the dedication of part of the Gettysburg Battlefield as a National Cemetery.  The battle at Gettysburg had happened 4 months before … Continue reading →

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US Agrees to Work with Mr. Modi

Posted on November 11, 2013 by annetbell

Those  who have been following my posts as the self-proclaimed American campaign manager for Mr. Modi, know that the US has denied him a visa to visit America. Yes, that decision  was made in 2005  based on the unproven allegations … Continue reading →

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Gift of Trees

Posted on October 29, 2013 by annetbell

As the thin, bare arms stretch and the tiny fingers reach for the heavens, the stately trees take their winter posture.  They are beautiful in their own right after the colorful autumn leaves falling to the ground.  Did you know … Continue reading →

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Autumn in New York

Posted on October 17, 2013 by annetbell

Well, technically New York is not New England but we have the same beautiful Maple Trees as does Canada. These are the trees with the vivid red and orange colors that people visit this area to see in October  And … Continue reading →

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WWII Vets Storm the Memorial

Posted on October 5, 2013 by annetbell

Seventy years ago, these men left their homes to fight fascism that was slowly creeping like kudzu vine over the landscape  chocking out  freedom in country after country. This week these brave men were in the midst of the word … Continue reading →

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New York to Tennessee

Posted on October 3, 2013 by annetbell

Hear we  began our whirlwind trip to Tennessee, round trip  of 1600 miles from Monday until we returned home last night. We went to honor my brother and share the celebration of his life with the family.  In spite of … Continue reading →

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New York Kinda Day!

Posted on September 25, 2013 by annetbell

  I was so excited when my architect decided to take a trip to New York to see the  Le Corbuiser exhibit at MOMA ( Museum of Modern Art) before it closed this week.  And I was invited to go … Continue reading →

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