Yearly Archives: 2014

Versatile Blogger Award

Posted on April 2, 2014 by annetbell

My friend Angie nominated me for this award. I thank her very much for this honor. Do visit her blog. I always feel that I am sitting at her kitchen table having a cup of coffee….oops chai for me! … Continue reading →

Posted in awards, Uncategorized | Tagged appreciation, blogging, friends, friendship, recognition, thanks, The Versatile Blogger Award | 28 Comments

BBC Partition of India ‘How the Hatred Began’. . . . . .

Posted on April 2, 2014 by annetbell

My blogger friend Sudharsan at viruvasan.wordpress.com sent me this amazing BBC video yesterday in response to my post on Wagah Border . The BBC always does such a wonderful job telling historical events and using primary source film. In this … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged 1947, and Sikhs, Forced location of Hindus, forced location of Native Americans, Gandhi, Hindu, History of India, history of Pakistan, India, Jinnah, Lahore, Muslim, Muslims, Nehru, Pakistan, partition of India, Sikhs, Trail of Tears | 13 Comments

Wagah Posted on March 15, 2013by annetbell Namaste! Darn, just when I thought today’s post would be a short, fun description of the famous nightly border closing ceremony at Wagah, we went to see Attacks of 26/11. Though it was in … Continue reading →

Posted on April 1, 2014 by annetbell | 14 Comments

Music Monday, Josh Groban and the African Children’s Choir sing ‘You Raise Me UP’

Posted on April 1, 2014 by annetbell

To me, this song has a universal theme and could be song to a lover, a family member, or friend . It is could be song as a inspirational spiritual song of devotion. I love the choir as part … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged "You Raise Me Up", African Children's Choir, blogging, inspiration, Josh Groban, music | 10 Comments

Driving Tanks and Crushing Cars

Posted on March 30, 2014 by annetbell

Every child’s dream, no matter the age! What a country !

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged crushing cars, dream come true, driving large machines, Driving tanks, Tank Town Georgia | 1 Comment

Marketplace Handwork of India

Posted on March 29, 2014 by annetbell

http://www.marketplaceindia.com 800.726.8905 My friend Judy shared this catalog with me when I admired a jacket she was wearing. We had laughingly discussed how the Indian clothes are not designed for the Western figure. Indian women wear their tops … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged artisan collective, clothes, curtains, educating women on their rights and the law, empowering women, Fair Trade Federation, Marketplace Handwork of India, pillows, shopping, table linen | 6 Comments

From International New York Times Thanks to Adrienne Middlemay at middlemaybooks.com Social Gains for Women Linked to Domestic Violence By NIDA NAJAR MARCH 27, 2014, 5:26 AM NEW DELHI — Indian women who experience economic and social gains in the form … Continue reading →

Posted on March 28, 2014 by annetbell | 11 Comments

Italian Super Trains

Posted on March 27, 2014 by annetbell

I love train travel! To me it seems the best way to travel. . . . gently easing into a new place, seeing both where I have been and where I am going. We have traveled through Europe by train, … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, capitalism, competition, design, Ferrari, Italy, London, NTV, Paris, privatization, speed, speed train, trains, travel, Trenitalia | 30 Comments

Light of the World Award

Posted on March 26, 2014 by annetbell

My friend Shaun Gibson presented me with this gift on my birthday. I was touched at his recognition and because of the meaning of the title. That is a lot to live up to! Shaun is a very … Continue reading →

Posted in awards, Uncategorized | Tagged appreciation, Being a Light of the World Award, encouragement, recognition, thank you | 36 Comments

Why we blog.. Tales Along The Way

Posted on March 25, 2014 by annetbell

My dear friend Elaine from foodbod.wordpress.com interviewed me to look for deep dark secrets and learn why I blog! Big Smiles. . . . . .

Posted in Uncategorized | 13 Comments