Monthly Archives: April 2014

John Oliver, HBO Comedian, on the Indian Elections ( Trust me, this is very funny!)

Posted on April 30, 2014 by annetbell

Now I am sure many of you are tired of my obsession with the Indian elections and wish I would get out of the weeds. . . . . . .Just a few more weeks as the final count is … Continue reading →

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“The Grand Budapest Hotel”

Posted on April 29, 2014 by annetbell

The “Grand Budapest Hotel”  is the story of the legendary concierge at a famous  European hotel between the world wars, and his lobby boy, Zero Moustafa , who becomes his trusted friend. The plot includes a priceless Renaissance painting and … Continue reading →

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Music Monday “Gimme Three Steps Mister” Lynyrd Skynyrd

Posted on April 28, 2014 by annetbell

  I am just in the mood today for a little more Skynyrd from this concert from  Kentucky. I do  love the Southern rock and even if they have weird spelling ….they obviously love BBQ!

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Onondaga Nation of Champions

Posted on April 27, 2014 by annetbell

http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/onondaga-nation-champions-23479433 My grandson, Parker,  is playing lacrosse on the Onondaga Nation. He has had a handmade stick since he was a little boy and he is now  8.  His  family moved to Skaneateles  last year while we were in India … Continue reading →

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Three Eaglets Have Hatched in Decorah, Iowa Nest

Posted on April 26, 2014 by annetbell

http://www.decoraheaglecamalerts.com/index.htm Update on the live cam of the eagle family. Check out the baby birds !

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FLAX Barn Sale Ithaca NY

Posted on April 26, 2014 by annetbell

What a fun two days I have had taking a road trip with my friend Judy, visiting my Skaneateles  family and going on to Ithaca  to this amazing barn sale !  I discovered Flax clothes years ago and love them. … Continue reading →

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AMRIT DHILLON Mr. Modi’s abandoned wife joins an alarming trend in Indian politics AMRIT DHILLON NEW DELHI — Special to The Globe and Mail Published Tuesday, Apr. 22 2014, 10:37 AM EDT Last updated Tuesday, Apr. 22 2014, 11:43 AM EDT Amrit Dhillon is … Continue reading →

Posted on April 25, 2014 by annetbell | Leave a comment

Ravi, Internationally Known Fan Vender in Mumbai

Posted on April 24, 2014 by annetbell

  Ask yourself what talents and gifts displayed by Ravi  could contribute to India or even the world?  Here is a  boy who is so gifted linguistically  with only a 4th or 5th grade education.  India has the highest number … Continue reading →

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Good Citizen in India- Kentucky Fried Chicken

Posted on April 23, 2014 by annetbell

Good Citizen – KFC  Originally posted on June 18, 2013 by annetbell This is a rework of a much earlier blog from India that not many people saw. It was one of my favorites. Today is the first of two posts  in response to … Continue reading →

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Being a Light in the World Award and I’m Not Featured on Freshly Pressed Award

Posted on April 21, 2014 by annetbell

  My friend Belsbror has nominated me for these two awards.  I hope you will visit his blog.  You will find a man , a humble man who wants his blogging  efforts to entertain, possibly educate, and always desiring to … Continue reading →

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