Monthly Archives: March 2014

In a Garden? originally posted on July 7, 2013

Posted on March 21, 2014 by annetbell

In a Garden? This is one of my favorite posts.  Our north trip has now moved from Jaipur to Amritsar in the Punjab.  This story will touch your heart. . . . . . A garden is a peaceful place … Continue reading →

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Give Your Best Anyway by Mother Teresa

Posted on March 20, 2014 by annetbell
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The Shauny Award

Posted on March 19, 2014 by annetbell

I am very pleased that my friend Robin  at witlessdatingafterfifty.wordpress.com nominated  my blog for this award. First it is to honor my friend Shaun Gibson at prayingforoneday.wordpress.com who has an excellent blog and is an excellent human being.  This award … Continue reading →

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‘Nebraska” the Movie

Posted on March 18, 2014 by annetbell

I had really wanted to see this film. . . . a  black and white road trip, but professor suggested that we watch it at home on Netflix.  He was thinking it was not going to be his cup of … Continue reading →

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Music Monday Lynyrd Skynrd ‘Sweet Home Alabama’

Posted on March 17, 2014 by annetbell

Lynyrd Skynrd is an American rock band best known for  popularizing southern hard rock in the 1970s. At the peak of their success, three members were tragically killed in a plane crash in 1977. But in 1987, the remaining band … Continue reading →

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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2014 by annetbell

Ireland is a great first time travelers’ destination with friendly, welcoming  people, beautiful landscape, castles, the Blarney Stone,  great pubs and fish and chips!  I have never heard anyone say they didn’t enjoy their time in the Emerald Isle!

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Beware the Ides of March !

Posted on March 16, 2014 by annetbell

It was the year 44 BC and Julius Caesar was at the top of his game, or so he thought. A respected seer had predicted his assassination on the Ides of March (March 15).  As he walked to the Theater … Continue reading →

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HOLI- Spring Festival of Colors in Gujurat, India

Posted on March 15, 2014 by annetbell

Don’t miss this video: WOW! Holi begins with bonfires all over the city the night before where people gather to sing and dance. The next morning  begins a wild carnival atmosphere of chasing people and throwing dry powder or colored … Continue reading →

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Why caste still matters in India | The Economist

Posted on March 15, 2014 by annetbell

Originally posted on CHINDIA ALERT: You'll be living in their world, very soon:
INDIA’S general election will take place before May. The front-runner to be the next prime minister is Narendra Modi of the Bharatiya Janata Party, currently chief…

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Elephant Race at Guruvayoor Temple

Posted on March 14, 2014 by annetbell

Yesterday, I saw this elephant race on the news. . . .yes in the United States. Everyone  loves these giant animals!  This video was filmed a couple of years ago as this year’s race hasn’t been posted yet.  I really … Continue reading →

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