Monthly Archives: December 2013

Versatile Blogger Award

Posted on December 21, 2013 by annetbell

I love thanking blogger friends who enjoy my blog.  Meenakshi of justmadstuff.wordpress.com is one of these. She sent this nomination to me quite a while back. I am always torn with thinking that I don’t want to show off when … Continue reading →

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1000 Jain Temples. . . . .Palitana

Posted on December 20, 2013 by annetbell

Our trip began at five in the morning for a one-way five hour tour coach ride. Travelling in the country is slow going as many of the roads are only two lanes. It was quite nerve wracking as I had … Continue reading →

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And the Author is . . . . . . .

Posted on December 19, 2013 by annetbell

For almost 200 years, there has been a mystery of who penned the poem“Twas the Night Before Christmas” which was first published in the Troy, New York Sentinel paper. Originally the title  was ”  An Account of a Visit of … Continue reading →

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Blog of the Year-2013 Award

Posted on December 18, 2013 by annetbell

Star 4. . . . . . . My friend at dearkitty1.wordpress.com has passed along this blog of the year 2013 award to me. I am very touched at her generosity and am happy to pass it along to more … Continue reading →

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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2013 by annetbell

 ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas  (or A Visit from St. Nicholas) by Clement Clarke Moore ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the … Continue reading →

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Semper Fidelis Award, Parliament Award, Blog of the Year Award

Posted on December 17, 2013 by annetbell

    Third star. . . . . All these awards have a theme of friendship. Little did I imagine when I started blogging in February 2013, that by the end of the year I would have met so many interesting and … Continue reading →

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Three Wise Women

Posted on December 17, 2013 by annetbell

  I couldn’t resist!

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Snow, the Winter Four Letter “S” Word

Posted on December 16, 2013 by annetbell

Last year, when our son was coming from Phoenix to interview in Auburn, New York, one of the questions was, ” Have you been in Upstate New York during the winter?”  Chris laughed and said, that he was raised in … Continue reading →

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Welcome to India 2012 video 2

Posted on December 15, 2013 by annetbell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0ZQvSiYtBE This is the second of three great videos on India and the Indian spirit , hard work, and adaptation to life challenges.  This an Indian businesswoman who has  12 children and a thriving  business. It is worth the time … Continue reading →

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Puppets, Books and Tiffany Glass

Posted on December 14, 2013 by annetbell

Grades K – 8 Warm your hearts with Charles Dickens’ holiday classic.  Watch Mean Ol’ Scrooge as he discovers Christmas is not a HUMBUG!  This puppet spectacular features beautiful handcrafted marionettes, shadow puppets, gorgeous masks, lavish costumes, vivid sets, a … Continue reading →

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