Tag Archives: Germany

Denial. . . . . . A Film

Posted on November 23, 2016 by annetbell

This is a gas chamber in Auschwitz where gas tablets were dropped through the ceiling exterminating up to 6,000 Jewish souls each day. This was the largest work camp of the Third Reich and located in Poland. The Germans built … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged "The Denial" a film, Auschwitz, Dachau, Death Camps, Germany, Holocaust Denials, How to prove the historicity of the holocaust., movie, Poland, The Holocaust | 3 Comments

“The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown

Posted on April 2, 2016 by annetbell

For my readers. . . . .* * * * * This is a wonderful story, wonderfully written. Brown’s descriptive writing in this nonfiction narrative story includes word pictures of the Dust Bowl, the Depression, Germany as Hitler began taking … Continue reading →

Posted in awards, Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged " James Daniel Brown, "The Boys in the Boat, 1936 Olympics, American Dream, extreme poverty, Germany, HItler, leadership, perseverance, rowing, University of Washington | 6 Comments

Pacabell Canon in D for the Season

Posted on December 15, 2014 by annetbell

Pacabell’s Cannon in D composed by the German Baroque composer is one of the most famous pieces of classical music. It was first performed at the wedding of Bach’s brother in and about 1680 , and is very popular wedding … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Baroque music, Christmas music, German composer, Germany, music, Pacabell's Cannon in D, string quartet, wedding processional | 19 Comments

An Unasuming Hero

Posted on July 13, 2014 by annetbell

This is a Sunday Story to make you Smile! Your heart will be touched and your eyes filled with tears. . . . . . . . . Have you been touched by a hero or know … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged culture, Germany, giving, gratitude, Hero, history, kindness, thanks, unselfish, WW II | 5 Comments

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Posted on May 21, 2014 by annetbell

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a theologian, martyr, spiritual writer, musician, pastor, and author of fiction and poetry. His exemplary life of faith make his writings authentic to people of faith of all times to take spiritual stand and responsibility to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aldof Hitler, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, faith, Germany, God, Lutheran pastor, martyr, Nazi party, silence in the face of evil, speak truth to power, spiritual leader | 2 Comments

“The Grand Budapest Hotel”

Posted on April 29, 2014 by annetbell

The “Grand Budapest Hotel” is the story of the legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the world wars, and his lobby boy, Zero Moustafa , who becomes his trusted friend. The plot includes a priceless Renaissance painting and … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, film, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged adult fairy tale, architectures, chef, colors, concierge, Europe, European hotels, French, Germany, lobby boy, pink and lavender, The Grand Budapest Hotel | 22 Comments

Happy St. Nikolaus or Nicholas Day !

Posted on December 6, 2013 by annetbell

This morning many children in Europe jumped out of bed to check their boot or shoe outside their bedroom door for sweets, toys, oranges or money! Many thanks to my friend Andrea who reminded me. You all know I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, celebrations, Christian, December 6, Europe, European, Germany, Netherlands, photography, religious, St Nikolas, St Nikolaus, travel, Turkey | 5 Comments

BBC – The Story of the Swastika

Posted on November 15, 2013 by annetbell

This is the story of a symbol of hope, and prosperity in the Hindu culture for thousands of years, stolen and used as a symbol of hate, and evil by the Nazi party for two decades in the 20th C. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged evil and death. ancient symbol, Germany, hate, Hindus, hope, Nazis, prosperity, stolen and bastardized, swastika | 21 Comments

IN THE GARDEN OF BEASTS by Erick Larson

Posted on July 12, 2013 by annetbell

Erik Larson’s narrative history is set in Berlin in 1933 and is told through the eyes of a visiting American family. Not just any family, but Ambassador Dodd and his wife and two children. The ambassador was a Professor of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged author, Berlin, Book, Erik Larson, film, Germany, history, HItler, Natalie Portman, nonfiction, Third Reich, Tom Hanks | 6 Comments