Tag Archives: USA

Music Monday, Georgia Satellites “Keep Your Hands to Yourself”

Posted on May 12, 2014 by annetbell

  Another southern band  with great lyrics!  Georgia Satellites are even more “good old boys” than Skynyrd, I think. This song is  great to play in the car with teenagers. . .. hoping they heed the message and not the … Continue reading →

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New Mexico

Posted on May 3, 2014 by annetbell

Presented by Affordable Services You can tell from the title that this state in the West of the US has a strong Mexican culture.  It is one of the states of the famous four corners. We actually went to the … Continue reading →

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La Posada, Winslow, Arizona

Posted on April 15, 2014 by annetbell

 La Posada means “the inn” in Spanish.  It is, also,  a celebration in Mexico 9 days before Christmas to celebrate the journey of Mary and Joseph searching for lodging  shortly before the baby Jesus was born in a stable.  They … Continue reading →

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Music Monday “Take It Easy” The Eagles

Posted on April 14, 2014 by annetbell

    Yes, Winslow, Arizona is a real place.  It is in the northern part of the state and a great stopping off place for a  visit to  the Grand Canyon, Canyon de Chelly, 4 Corners, Monument Valley and Navajo … Continue reading →

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Music Monday ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’

Posted on March 10, 2014 by annetbell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B64iesL60Qk This reunion of Simon and Garfunkel  was the musical event of my lifetime.  I had been a fan from the beginning of their  folk-rock career in the transitional time  of the 60s. The lyrics told stories of universal experiences … Continue reading →

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President Obama Announces My Brother’s Keeper Initiative

Posted on February 28, 2014 by annetbell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_093cmebaE Mentoring, encouragement and guidance are integral to our success. You can’t go to the store and buy them, someone has to give these gifts and care enough to do so. Mr. Obama personally knows the importance of a father … Continue reading →

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Monument Valley, Arizona

Posted on February 27, 2014 by annetbell

This is Monument Valley, the Navajo (Native American) Tribal Park  located  on the Arizona/Utah border. The clusters of vast red sandstone buttes (large stone structures with flat tops) are near the famous 4 corners. ( This is where Arizona, Utah, … Continue reading →

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“The Birds” in Auburn New York

Posted on February 21, 2014 by annetbell

Another weird animal posting today which appears to be  right out of Alfred Hitchcock’s movie, “The Birds.” It is a classic film from 1963, but  one  of those films , if you see it , you will always remember  especially … Continue reading →

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A Hero Who Says He Was Just Doing His Job!

Posted on February 3, 2014 by annetbell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gteFYcqez0 This is an inspiring story of a neurosurgeon in Alabama who walked 6 miles to operate on a man who was deteriorating minute by minute due to a brain trauma.  Dr. Zenko Hrynkiw was the only brain surgeon on … Continue reading →

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Brrrr!

Posted on January 27, 2014 by annetbell
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