Monthly Archives: July 2015

India . . . . Pakistan. . . .”Barjangi Bhaijan” . . . . . a film

Posted on July 31, 2015 by annetbell

Sunday, Alice came over to work on her mom’s gift and then we were off to see an Indian film.  It has taken India by storm as the  feel good, escape fairy tale and staring Salmon Khan, the most popular … Continue reading →

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Search for Human Dignity

Posted on July 31, 2015 by annetbell

Human needs and desires that unite all of us  in our search for dignity in this life. Humans of New York “There were no paved roads here when I was a boy. We had to walk for 3 days to … Continue reading →

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Three Day Quote Challenge. . . . Day Three

Posted on July 30, 2015 by annetbell

RULES:  Three Day Quote Challenge                                                                       … Continue reading →

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The Week’s Two Big Stories

Posted on July 30, 2015 by annetbell

This is very confusing to me!   Both stories deserve our attention and to me. .  . horror! But the first, of the killing of Cecil the beautiful lion has received  most of the attentioin on social media yesterday while … Continue reading →

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QUOTE CHALLENGE, DAY 2

Posted on July 29, 2015 by annetbell

RULES:  Three Day Quote Challenge                                                                       … Continue reading →

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Three Day Quote Challenge-DAY ONE

Posted on July 28, 2015 by annetbell

I have been blogging now for over two years with nearly 900 posts.  There was a time when I was participating in the awards scene pretty prolifically.  Then I decided that though I was touched and honored by  the nominations … Continue reading →

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“Mr. Holmes”. . . . the film

Posted on July 28, 2015 by annetbell

” Mr. Holmes” is the 254 th  film with a plot about  Sherlock Homes.  Is is necessary?  Could it be relevant, interesting, current?  Well, I would  answer in  the affirmative. Mr. Holmes is set  in his  retirement which has lasted … Continue reading →

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“Beyond” Varanasi, India. . . . . . Sadhu Documentary

Posted on July 26, 2015 by annetbell

I love when this happens on WordPress.  A  very talented  blogger, Seta Rasa,http://sitarasa.com/ sent me this amazing video of three young photographers in Varanasi filming Sadhus. I know it is long, but for those of you who are interested, here … Continue reading →

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The Second Most Exotic Marigold Hotel. . . . . the film

Posted on July 25, 2015 by annetbell

We decided to stay in last night,so  I watched this film  as husband did work.  I had loved the first film, (see the trailer at the end of the post), and looked forward to seeing the sequel. The first half … Continue reading →

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Motley Crew

Posted on July 24, 2015 by annetbell

Namaste! The Sadu, who is dressed in the Hindu color of saffron was wondering the streets of Varanasi when I met him.  Varanasi is considered the oldest continuously inhabited city, 9000 years old)  on earth by the Hindus.  With archaeologists … Continue reading →

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