Tag Archives: love

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Posted on October 17, 2019 by annetbell

g A parable is a teaching tool explaining a moral or lesson. Jesus used this method repeatedly in the New Testament, in fact, 65 times in the Gospels. The Parable of the Good Samaritan is an illustration of Christ teaching … Continue reading →

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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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Music Monday “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran

Posted on January 28, 2018 by annetbell

  Ed Sheeran and his fiancee, Cherry Seaborn became engaged just before the New Year. Ed is an Englishman born and bred who writes and performs his own songs with the voice of an angel. He says  that Cherry inspired … Continue reading →

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Atonement, a Film Review

Posted on January 15, 2018 by annetbell

This green dress image is memorable. . . the color, the style, the elegance.. . . the passion. I discovered this British period  film based on Ian Mc Ewan’s book of  a wealthy British family set at their  countryside estate … Continue reading →

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Because They Love Us and We Them

Posted on September 7, 2017 by annetbell

This  elegant German Shepherd touches my heart.  You can see her sadness and confusion in being unable to  guard and protect her friend.  German Shepherds are so loyal and loving to their people and especially their person. It is very … Continue reading →

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A Letter from the Allied Commander and Brave Soldiers

Posted on September 19, 2016 by annetbell

  [AUTHENTICITY CERTIFIED: Text version below transcribed directly from audio] Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Forces: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the … Continue reading →

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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.  

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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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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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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 →

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