Tag Archives: life

Appreciative Students

Posted on September 14, 2016 by annetbell

Students know when a teacher loves them and a caring, dedicated teacher can make lifelong difference on her/his students’ lives and learning.

Posted in service, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged cancer, death, illness, life, love, sing, student appreciation, students, teacher | 2 Comments

October After 9/11/01, A Different New York

Posted on September 12, 2016 by annetbell

This is history, and I think meaningful, at least to me. There are so many challenges we are going through today, similar to these days in October 2001. Posted originally on September 12, 2013by annetbell In October, 2001, … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged 1st responders, 9/11/01, American flay, Bronx Zoo, Heroes, heroies, life, life is fleeting, life is precious, New York City, New York Fire Department, NY FD, Old Glory, patriotism Stars and Stripes, patriots | 1 Comment

Moral Bucket List by David Brooks

Posted on April 23, 2016 by annetbell

SundayReview | OP-ED COLUMNIST The Moral Bucket List David Brooks David Brooks APRIL 11, 2015 Credit Rachel Levit. Photography by Tony Cenicola/The New York Times ABOUT once a month I run across a person who radiates an inner light. These … Continue reading →

Posted in service, Uncategorized | Tagged commitment to Christ and fellow man, faith, life, life of service, love, Moral Bucket List by David Brooks, New York Times, virtues | Leave a comment

New York Times End of Life Series

Posted on January 7, 2016 by annetbell

photo from google public domain This is a powerful , insightful essay about a subject we all will face sooner or later. . . . end of life issues. If you have time, I highly recommend that you read it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged confronting immortality, death, death issues, life, Life and death, New York Times, widowhood | Leave a comment

Cook Mountain

Posted on July 18, 2015 by annetbell

The view from the summit of Cook Mountain at Lake George in the Adirondacks in New York. We learned from a good source that Cook Mountain was a good climb for novice climbers. It was said to be a gentle … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Adirondack Mountains, children, Cook Mountain, family, gratitude, life, Mountain climbing, New York, parents | 1 Comment

Before I Go

Posted on February 26, 2015 by annetbell

My friend Judy Kapila sent this to me this morning. It is a beautifully written, heart felt message from a young surgeon with insight into life and death. I think you will agree that is is a good reminder for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged death, Dr. Paul Kalanithi, Lesson Before Dying, life, Lung Cancer, Medical school, mortality, neurosurgery, Stanford Universiy, time | 1 Comment

Another Trip. . . . Another Destination. . . . .

Posted on October 12, 2014 by annetbell

WELCOME TO HOLLAND by Emily Perl Kingsley. c1987 by Emily Perl Kingsley. All rights reserved Please take a few minutes to read this. It has a universal theme for all of us, not just a mother of a child with … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged disabilities, dream, encouragement, Holland, inspiration, Italy, life, place, sense of place, travel | 7 Comments

Inspiration for the Day

Posted on October 4, 2014 by annetbell

* * * The Prayer of St. Francis Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; when there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged faith, inspiration, life, prayer, St Francis of Assissi | 7 Comments

Seventeen Year Old Hong Kong Leader for Democracy

Posted on October 2, 2014 by annetbell

The faces and places change, but the yearning for self-determination is the same. . . in Egypt, Hong Kong,Kiev or Scotland. There is universal longing for “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness!” A brave new hero! China lied … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged and the Pursuit of Happiness, China, demonstrations for democracy, freedom, Hong Kong, Joshua Wong, Liberty, life, New York Times, suffrage | 9 Comments

Tiny Indian Squirrel in Agra

Posted on August 11, 2014 by annetbell

In Hindu India, all life is a gift from God, even tiny, insignificant animals. Of course, it may be their belief in reincarnation or a real love of life. For me, I choose the latter. Tiny Indian Squirrel Posted on … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Agra, blogging, Gift of life, Hinduism, Holy Book of Ramayana, India, Indian squirrel, life, squirrel, tiny, travel | 14 Comments