Yearly Archives: 2014

My Travelpod Blog

Posted on January 28, 2014 by annetbell

Erin was one of the students who traveled to India with us. She was my tech girl without whom, there would be no TalesAlongTheway.com! she is a exquisite photographer, a wonderful human being, and a great lover of Incredible India!

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Jama Masjid, Delhi India’s Largest Mosque

Posted on January 28, 2014 by annetbell

 Reading about Delhi in the Indian Summer brought this mosque to mind.  It is the Jama Masjid, Mosque in Delhi built high on a hill overlooking the crowded streets of Old Delhi. The busyness and chaos of  Chawari Bazaar  is at … Continue reading →

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Brrrr!

Posted on January 27, 2014 by annetbell
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India’s Got Talent “Akshat, 8 Year Old Dancer”

Posted on January 26, 2014 by annetbell

From the Indian talent show, the judges and audience were blown away with this little guy, his moves, agility, poise, stage presence, and future as a Bollywood dancer!

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Indian Mothers-in-law

Posted on January 25, 2014 by annetbell

Recent article from The Economist  Indian mothers-in-law Curse of the mummyji Dec 21st 2013 | DELHI |  TIHAR jail in Delhi has a special wing just for her. Young women fear and revere her; their husbands seem crushed by her embrace. On … Continue reading →

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Syracuse #1 Snowiest College in the US

Posted on January 24, 2014 by annetbell

The 10 Snowiest Colleges in the US Published January 21, 2014 AccuWeather While many are used to the cold that comes with the winter season, not all regions are ready to handle the snow. However, to some students, faculty and … Continue reading →

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The Dragon’s Loyalty Award

Posted on January 23, 2014 by annetbell

Shaun Gibson from prayingforoneday.wordpress.com  nominated me for this award quite a while ago.  Shaun is one of those special people who live with constant pain. He is not allowing  the pain  to  force  him to lose his  sunny, encouraging disposition. … Continue reading →

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The Square

Posted on January 23, 2014 by annetbell

My daughter sent me this trailer on Facebook. She knows how much I loved our visit years to Egypt, years ago. The people we met were so warm and friendly. This film is being shown in New York and LA … Continue reading →

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“Hard Places”, the Life and Service of Dr. Tom Little in Afghanistan

Posted on January 22, 2014 by annetbell

Dr. Tom had served as an optometrist in Afghanistan since 1977. He and his family stayed during the Russian invasion and during the war with America. Dr. Tom felt that these were his people and they had no other care … Continue reading →

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Examples of Jim Crow laws From the 1880s into the 1960s, a majority of American states enforced segregation through “Jim Crow” laws (so called after a black character in minstrel shows). From Delaware to California, and from North Dakota to … Continue reading →

Posted on January 21, 2014 by annetbell | 41 Comments