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A STAR IS BORN. . . . 2018 film

Posted on October 13, 2018 by annetbell

One of my friends reminded me that I had not  blogged a film review recently. She said she enjoyed  the filter through my eyes of the fall release of grown-up films  She was right so here go  my thoughts of … Continue reading →

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Watkins Glen New York

Posted on October 10, 2018 by annetbell

Watkins Glen will forever have a place in racing history.  On October 2, 1948, it became  the first post World War II race in America  hosted in the quiet village streets. Today, visitors can drive the original 6.6 mile Grand … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace. . . . . .

Posted on August 1, 2018 by annetbell

Thank you to all of you who prayed for my granddaughter, Grace. In the video you will  hear about her day on September 15, 2017.  The picture was taken in May 2018.  She is a walking miracle.  Grace’s story starts … Continue reading →

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Going Organic in Sikkim, India . . . . Results Are In

Posted on July 15, 2018 by annetbell

a Sikkim is a small North Eastern state which borders Tibet, China and Bhutan. It is famous for its spectacular landscapes.  Now it is known  for this recognition on   World Environment Day. Another example of the indomitable and incredible Indian … Continue reading →

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Sgt. George B. Tullidge Honored

Posted on June 4, 2018 by annetbell

Iron Mike statue at La Fiere Bridge, Sainte- Mere- Eglise, Normandy. 2018 first memorial jump to honor American paratroopers come to liberate France. The jumps prior to D-Day were quite different and executed in the early morning hours of June … Continue reading →

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Ely Cathedral

Posted on June 3, 2018 by annetbell

Ely Cathedral  dates back to the year 672 AD and was one  of the  major sites for Medieval pilgrims. Pilgrims are still visiting  today to the tune of 250, 000 annually.  Granted many of these pilgrims visit to see the … Continue reading →

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The Peacock Tea Room in Ely

Posted on May 30, 2018 by annetbell

July 4, 2017 after our family visit to Cambridge American Cemetery and celebration of my brother’s information being complete and correct on his forever gravestone, we caught the train to Ely.  It was only a 20 minute ride.  Yes, a … Continue reading →

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A Project to Remember Our Heroes

Posted on May 28, 2018 by annetbell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z338CkAwHko   The American Cemeteries all over Europe, which are the last resting place of our  soldiers,  have a mission to both care for the dead in a dignified and most respectful way  and  showing  care and gratitude  to the … Continue reading →

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The Raptor Resource Project

Posted on March 14, 2018 by annetbell

  My last year of teaching I discovered “eagle peeping” from a camera in Iowa. My third graders were fascinated watching every free minute at school and morning and night at home. How excited we all were  when the eggs … Continue reading →

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Opioids, To Take Or Not To Take

Posted on February 25, 2018 by annetbell

I  am slowly typing one-handed, Three weeks today,  I  had an unexpected hard fall on a concrete floor resulting in a broken arm. I finally had surgery five days later after agony with every move. To give you  the intensity … Continue reading →

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