Category Archives: USA

“The Girl on the Train”. . . . . . a film

Posted on October 10, 2016 by annetbell

I had not read the book and had been told the plot only that  this is similar to GONE GIRL. It is not and way more dark and sinister . I wish I had not seen it as images are … Continue reading →

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“Puff the Magic Dragon”. . . . Peter, Paul , and Mary

Posted on October 3, 2016 by annetbell

Saturday night. I had a bit of nostalgia seeing and more importantly hearing these giants of my teenage years. I loved Peter, Paul , and Mary. . . then and now.  They are folk singers and along with Mary Travers. … Continue reading →

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“Snowden”. . . . . . the film

Posted on October 2, 2016 by annetbell

Disillusioned with the intelligence community, top contractor Edward Snowden (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) leaves his job at the National Security Agency. He had formally been a member of the United States military and had stellar computer skills  with a formidable intellect.  He … Continue reading →

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Tale of Two Presidents, One Impatient, One Talkative

Posted on October 1, 2016 by annetbell

“Let’s go Bill!”   Yesterday, after the funeral of PM Peres in Israel, President  Obama is impatient to get on the way home.   Former President Clinton, who had been invited to  return to the US on Air Force One, … Continue reading →

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Proud to Be An Indian

Posted on September 28, 2016 by annetbell

I wish we could make this pledge in America, too!

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Dog Food at the Food Pantry?

Posted on September 27, 2016 by annetbell

The last two Mondays volunteering at Concerns-U, the food pantry,  most of my work was dividing up some 50 pound bags of pet food into three pound bags.    You might be surprised as I was the first time learn … Continue reading →

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Faith in Sedona

Posted on September 25, 2016 by annetbell

Most people would think of New Age Religion  with an  empathizes on nature  when questioned about  faith in Sedona, vortexes, crystals, and the red rocks.  There are many Crystal Shops and New Age card reading.  But it is the magnificent … Continue reading →

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Restaurants in Tlaquepaque

Posted on September 24, 2016 by annetbell

This is The Secret Garden where I had one very special meal while living in Arizona.  My two oldest and first friends from growing up until today, Mary and Page came to spend  several  days in the Valley of the … Continue reading →

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A Little Piece of Old Mexico in Sedona, Arizona

Posted on September 23, 2016 by annetbell

No need to drive south to Mexico when you can spend a day in Tlaquepaque in Sedona, Arizona.  For my nonspeaking Spanish speakers, the name means “the best of everything.” When Abe Miller, a Nevada businessman, began  to fulfill his … Continue reading →

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Appreciative Students

Posted on September 14, 2016 by annetbell

Students know when a teacher loves them and a caring, dedicated teacher  can make lifelong difference  on her/his students’ lives and learning.  

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