Monthly Archives: September 2013

My Story. . . . .9/11/01

Posted on September 11, 2013 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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9/10. . . .Then and Now

Posted on September 10, 2013 by annetbell

I have decided to write my memories of this horrible time in our history. This way, they will forever be in my family history for the  children of my  grandchildren to read and remember.  As of this moment, I am … Continue reading →

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FabIndia

Posted on September 9, 2013 by annetbell

India and shopping….this is for me! I actually found out about these lovely stores near the end of our time in India. We were spending the weekend with some friends in Baroda. I noticed the lovely bed covers and asked … Continue reading →

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Asiatic Lions

Posted on September 8, 2013 by annetbell

Very soon after we arrived in India, talk began about a safari. We decided on Gir because of its proximity to Ahemedabad.  The preserve is about the size of Houston, Texas.  In its past, it was a royal  hunting reserve, … Continue reading →

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A tale of two notes: One a blessing, the other a curse

Posted on September 7, 2013 by annetbell

Originally posted on OpentheWord.org:
The hand written note on the bill read: “God gives special children to special people.”  Credit: WBTV-TV Ashley England of China Grove, N.C. has a special-needs, 8-year old child. The family was at a restaurant…

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One Million or More

Posted on September 7, 2013 by annetbell

We have all seen pictures like this of India. Some of us know statistics like India being the second most populous country on earth with 1.2 billion souls just  behind China at 1.3 billion.  India is on track to surpass … Continue reading →

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Response to Post Mr. Modi

Posted on September 6, 2013 by annetbell

I couldn’t figure out how to reblog these comments 8-( but I thought they are very enlightening.) All three are from one person.   The last two are in response to comments on my blog by another blogger.  If you … Continue reading →

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A teacher who swims through a river everyday to get to his students

Posted on September 5, 2013 by annetbell

Originally posted on PROPEL STEPS:
At 9 am on a weekday, Abdul Mallik is busy wading through neck-high water, a tyre-tube around his waist, his tiffin box and shoes held in one hand above the muddy river.       It’s…

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Deli Or Dehli?

Posted on September 5, 2013 by annetbell

Of course it is Delhi…we are discussing India!  Our group, all architects except me,  anticipated visiting the capital city and after several days of touring , we  were near. The first indication was these GIANT apartment buildings as we approached … Continue reading →

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Child Labor

Posted on September 4, 2013 by annetbell

Monday, writing about Labor Day, reminded me of a morning in Cairo, years ago.  We stayed in a great hostel called Garden City House.  It was full of professors and archaeologists, students, and academic people who travel to wonderful places … Continue reading →

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