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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 →

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In a Blink of An Eye!

Posted on August 23, 2016 by annetbell

Time is a very strange phenomenon. . . . minutes, hours, days, weeks,and  and even months can just drag on and on, especially when you are ill or sitting in the dentist’s chair. I remember telling my students that  the … Continue reading →

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The Favela of Rio

Posted on August 18, 2016 by annetbell

fa·ve·la fəˈvelə/ noun a Brazilian shack or shanty town; a slum. Meet Rosemary and see her life in Favela!

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Nine Corner Lake

Posted on July 29, 2016 by annetbell

We discovered this gentle slope hike of one mile and one mile down. There is an amazing surprise at the top, a lake with a rope to   jump far out from the rocks into a deep, refreshing pool.   … Continue reading →

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Under the Hemlocks, Canada Lake

Posted on July 27, 2016 by annetbell

This is Canada Lake, only an hour from where we live, near the Great Sacandaga Lake in the Adirondacks in New York State. Here are the grandchildren enjoying the view across the small, intimate lake. The kids swam and swam … Continue reading →

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Birthday and Baseball

Posted on July 3, 2016 by annetbell

Today was Christian’s birthday  and they planned to visit The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.  He invited us to come along. . . what fun.  I am not a fan of baseball  but I love my son and his … Continue reading →

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Remembering !

Posted on May 30, 2016 by annetbell

Here are the Daisy scouts marching in the Memorial Day Parade.  Demone and Violet are leading the way remembering those who have gone before us and FOR US. . .  thanks Karen!

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Indian Family

Posted on May 19, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste!  Family tradition in India is that when a son marries, he and his bride go to live with his parents.  The bride’s family gives a dowry  to her husband’s family for her  care. Thus is the pain when a girl … Continue reading →

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I Am Honored

Posted on May 10, 2016 by annetbell

These beautiful flowers  from my son, Christian were delivered  at 9:40 PM on Saturday night with an apology for  the lateness of the hour.  I was just delighted for the beautiful remembrance . Christian, Katherine, David and me in Skanetateles … Continue reading →

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156 Feet Below Ground. . . . . Howe Caverns

Posted on April 12, 2016 by annetbell

Imagine a farmer in Upstate New York during Victorian Times discovering this underground wonderland  when he wondered where the hole with cool breeze lead.  Farmer Howe would have had only a torch or lanterns to light his path. On our … Continue reading →

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