Tag Archives: New York City

9/11/19. . . . .

Posted on September 11, 2019 by annetbell

, America’s darkest day was 9/11/01. I have heard stories over and over of people, where they were when they heard the news and how the images are  seared in their mind’s eye forever. Eighteen years have come and gone  … Continue reading →

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Christmas Shopping in New York

Posted on December 18, 2016 by annetbell

This is the Rockefeller tree which stands  just above the famous ice skating rink. My favorite part of Christmas, as a little girl in Virginia, was driving to New York on Christmas Day to spend a week in this magical … Continue reading →

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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 →

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9/11/01 Fifteen Years Later 9/11/16

Posted on September 11, 2016 by annetbell

It was a  Tuesday and a crystal clear fall morning, September 11, 2001.  My sixth graders were in art first period, and I was doing planning for the week. The principal  popped in and  said, “Turn on your TV!”  Seeing … Continue reading →

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Strangers become New Friends, if only for a moment. . . . .

Posted on February 2, 2016 by annetbell

One Saturday in January 2013, we went to see the legendary Sun Temple in Modhera that dates from 1026 AD.  There were groups of school children of all ages on a field trip on a Saturday! All through our time … Continue reading →

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Every Child Needs a Champion

Posted on December 29, 2015 by annetbell

How wonderful if one of our New Year’s Resolutions would be to mentor a child.  There is such a need and a lifetime of rewards for you, them and society.

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Radio City Music Hall. . . . .New York City

Posted on December 23, 2015 by annetbell

This photo was taken by my son, Chris, several years ago,  when he an his family visited New York City for the Christmas festivities.  As you can see, the shot was taken from seats in the auditorium of Radio City … Continue reading →

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The Lonely (Life) and Death of George Bell Solving the Mystery

Posted on November 3, 2015 by annetbell

Cover Photo Sniffing a fetid odor, George Bell’s neighbor called 911. Credit Josh Haner/The New York Times Each year around 50,000 people die in New York, some alone and unseen. Yet death even in such forlorn form can cause a … Continue reading →

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Security Nightmare

Posted on September 26, 2015 by annetbell

I can’t imagine anyone in the United States has missed the news about Pope Francis visiting Washington, New York, and Philadelphia this week.  I am interested on several levels, and one is  the extraordinary steps  to protect him. You can … Continue reading →

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“Annie”. . . . . the Film

Posted on June 30, 2015 by annetbell

  The area grandchildren and I went to see” Annie,” this morning.  On Tuesdays, throughout the summer kid friendly films are run with a $1 per person admission.  I had wanted to see the new version of this classic.  Jamie … Continue reading →

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