Tag Archives: courage

The Man Who Knew Infinity. . . . . . a film

Posted on September 3, 2016 by annetbell

Mathematics is not the topic most people would prefer as a film topic, right? Well, Matthew Brown, who directed, worked for 10 years with mathematics experts to insure the proofs and theories were correct and that the audience would not … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, film, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged "The Man Who Knew Infinity", Based on a true story, Cambridge, courage, Dev Patel, faith, family, film, friendship, Hindu temple, Indian mathematician, Jeffery Irons, Madras, Matthew Brown director, movie 2016, notebooks, Ramunujan, Trinity College, Wren Library | 4 Comments

Moderate Marching Muslims

Posted on December 30, 2015 by annetbell

Muslims hold anti-ISIS rally in London in Inspirational / News / Terrorism / UK News— by Janine Griffiths— December 13 Akashic Times photo from the Mirror article from Akashic times Thousands of Muslims have staged marches in London … Continue reading →

Posted in Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged bravery, courage, Moderate Muslims opposing terrorism, Muslim marchers in London against Isis, protesting terrorism, Terrorism has no religion | 6 Comments

A Very Special Young Man. . . .

Posted on November 28, 2015 by annetbell

I know the Terrell family because Ken, the Dad, is the worship leader at my church. Kevin often joins us in the choir or sings duets with his dad. Please watch the video to see all that he has accomplished … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged author, Cerebal Palsy, courage, determination, illness, Kevin Terrell, painter, types and paints with his nose, wheel chair | Leave a comment

A little Boy and His Dad in Paris

Posted on November 19, 2015 by annetbell

Here is a sweet story from this carnage in Paris that breaks our hearts. Now I can imagine that some will think that is just a dad consoling his son , and of course one one level it is . … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, Carnage in Paris, China, courage, Czech Republic, flowers instead of bullets, give peach a chance, history, John Lennon, love over evil, peace | 6 Comments

“He Named Me Malala” An Film of Courage and Inspiration

Posted on October 11, 2015 by annetbell

This is PG13 because of the violence but I think that it is a most important film for young teens both girls and boys. You will be inspired, too. There were many places where tears came to my eyes, … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Religions of the World, Uncategorized | Tagged courage, Education for girls, forgiveness, inspiration, Islam, Malala, Pakistain Islam, Pakistan, Qu'ran, Taliban, unselfish giving, violence, voice for girls to be educated | 6 Comments

A Hindu and a Muslim Share the Nobel Peace Prize

Posted on October 10, 2014 by annetbell

http://youtu.be/LB_Eqj2XrdM http://youtu.be/Orkxf5p7mu0 These two tireless spokesmen and workers against the oppression of children for monetary gain, and the rights of girls to an education have been awarded this honor and award. It is ironic that Pakistan and India were shooting … Continue reading →

Posted in awards, India, Uncategorized | Tagged 2014 Nobel Peace Prize, courage, Ghandi, Hindu, India, Kailash Satyarthi, Malala Yousafzai, Muslim, Pakistan, peaceful demonstration, rights of children, rights of education for girls | 19 Comments

Tienanmen Square Tank Man

Posted on May 7, 2014 by annetbell

1989, twenty-five years ago, was another time and place but driven by people who had freedom beating in their hearts. This post is a continuation of the “Democracy Movements” started yesterday with “Ditches” in the Ukraine. History does, indeed, often … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, China, Chinese Government, courage, democracies, freedoms, show of force, student demonstrators, tanks, Tienanmen Square, Tienanmen Square Tank | 15 Comments

Ditches

Posted on May 6, 2014 by annetbell

I can not get these images out of my mind since seeing them several weeks ago. This is a ditch dug on the Ukrainian border to help keep the Soviet troops out. Here are tanks of the Russians that are … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, courage, Crimeans, David and Goliath, ditch warfare, ditches, freedom, gas, helicopters, oil, photography, self-determination, Soviets, tanks, Ukrainians, warfare | 15 Comments

Lone Survivor, A Movie

Posted on January 18, 2014 by annetbell

The long awaited film about Operation Red Wing, a covert mission by Seal Team 10 in 2007 has been the #1 film in the country for several weeks. We saw it yesterday. The ending is no surprise as it … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Uncategorized | Tagged Afghanistan, choices, consequences, courage, film, higher ethical calling, Lone Survivor, morality play, movie, soldiers, war | 10 Comments

For All Who Love India or Are Just Curious

Posted on December 11, 2013 by annetbell

From my friend at : greetingsfromindia.wordpress.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpdoRUMeshw Learning how to survive on an increasingly crowded planet is probably our ultimate challenge. But there is one place, home to over a sixth of the world’s population, which is already making a … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged BBC documentary, courage, dreams, entrepreneurs, family, India, Kolkata, travel, will to live | 8 Comments