Monthly Archives: January 2016

India’s Invisible Women

Posted on January 31, 2016 by annetbell

This is an ashram in India where widows live. They must shave their head, wear white, and beg for their meager life.  Their families are too poor to take them in to feed them  so this is where they live. … Continue reading →

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Meet the Patels

Posted on January 30, 2016 by annetbell

What fun this film was last night. We had finished the 10th and final episode of the first season of “Occupied” and David wanted to see some science fiction.  I found “Meet the Patels” on Netflix.  I had heard Ravi … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peak. . . . . .

Posted on January 29, 2016 by annetbell

“A local coffee company has beaten ridiculous odds and been chosen as the winner of a Super Bowl Ad contest. Only 1 of 15,000 entries could win and this Round Lake company did it with Death Wish Coffee. Bravo!!!! This … Continue reading →

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Driving in India

Posted on January 28, 2016 by annetbell

image by internations.org This is the kind of image often used to show  urban congestion  and yes I have seen and experienced  it many times as we were in cities most of our time in India. This video shows  more … Continue reading →

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“Occupied”

Posted on January 27, 2016 by annetbell

Last night we discovered this TV show on  Netflix. It is filmed in Norwegian  with subtitles  in English. This Scandinavian film  market must be slowly opening up after the success of  the  Swedish/American film “The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo.” … Continue reading →

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Indian 67th Republic Day Parade

Posted on January 26, 2016 by annetbell

image by the hindubusinessline.com Today is the spectacular Indian 67th annual Republic Day parade celebration  with festivals,  parade that celebrates the animals, people , children, and military power of this, the world’s largest democracy.  President Hollane of France  was the … Continue reading →

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Music Monday “Riders on the Storm” The Doors

Posted on January 25, 2016 by annetbell

I thought of “Riders of the Storm” this stormy  weekend.  Jim Morrison seemed appropriate. . . . . . Jim Morrison , singer, songwriter, lead singer of The Doors,  poet “storm rider” Ruined his body with alcohol and drugs  living … Continue reading →

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Snow Smiles

Posted on January 24, 2016 by annetbell

My husband  asked if I was posting puppies and kitties in the snow !  Such is his disdain for social media and blogging!   No I am not. . . . here are some other animals having fun in the … Continue reading →

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Historical Site Destroyed

Posted on January 23, 2016 by annetbell

image from the guardian.com This  image is from the oldest monastery in  Iraq where the faithful have worshiped for 1400 years. Along with the. historical  Buddhist statues, Isis has destroyed this  monastery. The building may be gone but the spirit … Continue reading →

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Healthy and Delicious Mango Lassi

Posted on January 22, 2016 by annetbell

This is one of the Indian secret weapons. . . .yogurt at every meal to help with digestion.  There is mango lassi which blends two of the mainstays of Indian cuisine.  Yogurt helps with the digestion of the spicy curries … Continue reading →

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