Tag Archives: hope

Order of the Day-June 6, 1944

Posted on June 6, 2019 by annetbell

Here it is in black and white, the order of the day given to each heroic warier in the wee hours of June 6, 1944. George, my brother, was to parachute at 1:30 AM. The waves of men storming the … 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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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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A Roman Surprise. . . . . .

Posted on December 24, 2015 by annetbell

Let me take you back to the Roman Christmas my family had. David had taken students to spend the fall semester in Rome and the children and I were to fly over and meet him for Christmas.  The apartment he … Continue reading →

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Eklingji Temple, My Favorite. . . . .

Posted on November 4, 2015 by annetbell

  This temple, Ekklingji  near Udiapur, is my favorite of the Hindu temples in all that I have visited in India. And we visited many of them as 80% of India is Hindu. Why, you might ask? Thinking and wondering … Continue reading →

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Wise Words

Posted on October 9, 2015 by annetbell

: Sometimes it is easy to forget this in the dark word of hate. “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 “For since the creation of the world … Continue reading →

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Faith,Hope and Charity . . . . In India

Posted on August 25, 2015 by annetbell

Namaste! I was on YouTube and found this video.  It will take you to India in a very special way.  Each of these dear people was trying  to eke out a living for themselves and their families.  This was posted … Continue reading →

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Immigrants’ Perspective on Coming to America

Posted on August 13, 2015 by annetbell

Elllis Island in the harbor of New York City was the gateway to America for 60 years.  Today immigrants are still coming to America but in different ways and with different means. David sent me this link today and I … Continue reading →

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“Poverty is a Result of Lack of Access”. . . . Marta Vanduzer-Snow

Posted on June 22, 2015 by annetbell

The Times of India  Meet the Boston woman who builds toilets in UP | Jun 20, 2015, 07.33 PM   Times of India  A     Having grown up in both under-privileged and privileged classes in the States, Marta says … Continue reading →

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Bono on America. . . . .

Posted on February 14, 2015 by annetbell

  Yesterday, it was upsetting to realize and post that America is #49 in the world as far as freedom of speech. Today, be encouraged by Bono , the U2 front-man. With all we seem to be doing that is … Continue reading →

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