Monthly Archives: December 2013

Weeping

Posted on December 6, 2013 by annetbell

Originally posted on Veraiconica's Blog:
http://youtu.be/kwc2QC2IYz0 The song “Weeping” is performed by Josh Groban. Weeping was written by a South African soldier, who was fed up with apartheid (the whites ruling the blacks). Josh Groban heard the song while…

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Happy St. Nikolaus or Nicholas Day !

Posted on December 6, 2013 by annetbell

This morning many  children in Europe jumped out of bed to check their boot or shoe outside their bedroom door for sweets, toys, oranges or money!   Many thanks to my friend Andrea who reminded me.  You all know I … Continue reading →

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Modera Sun Temple ( from 2/08/13)

Posted on December 6, 2013 by annetbell

The picture on my first entry was taken on our visit to this temple constructed in 1026 AD. It is not at present a place of prayer and worship which we knew immediately because we weren’t instructed to remove our … Continue reading →

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I am so pleased, honored, and surprised that my friend Diana has nominated me for these two awards. For the sake of time, I decided to do one post including all the information needed for both awards. I want to … Continue reading →

Posted on December 5, 2013 by annetbell | 48 Comments

Family That Rides Together. . . . . .

Posted on December 4, 2013 by annetbell

This is a picture of the way it is . . . . roads in a country with 1.3 billion people travelling together.  In fact, this looks like an intersection we passed often on the way to and from Alpha … Continue reading →

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A Dickens Christmas Celebration in Skaneateles

Posted on December 3, 2013 by annetbell

It seems that this celebration in Upstate New York is known by just about everyone to whom  I mentioned it.  As you might remember , my son and his family are living there now.  This quaint village  is located on … Continue reading →

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Modi calls for a debate on Article 370, sets agenda for the week

Posted on December 2, 2013 by annetbell

Originally posted on Politicalbaaba:
In a rally at Jammu, Modi gave a call for a national debate on “Article 370”.This has sparked a row not only among opposition parties but also within BJP. BJP is known to be against Article…

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The Real, Astonishing Tale of Hanukkah

Posted on December 2, 2013 by annetbell

One of my class  celebrations each December was Hanukkah, another festival of lights (beside Diwali).  Hanukkah is an ancient Hebrew Festival.  I always try to do some research on my posts to ensure that it is not just my opinion … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Award and Inner Peace Award

Posted on December 1, 2013 by annetbell

                      My dear blogger friend Don Charisma had an 18 hour award day when  he passed along many encouraging awards and I was included!  I am very happy to accept … Continue reading →

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