Monthly Archives: February 2016

Feeling the Bern !

Posted on February 11, 2016 by annetbell

Well now , this is not an endorsement by me for Bernie Sanders, but I can’t argue with the adjectives used in the image above. Bernie as Democrat candidate and Trump as Republican candidate have taken the US by storm … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged "We are all coming to America"', 2016 primary election in the US, America, Bernie Sanders, Congress party, election in India for BJP, Hillary Clinton, India, Mr. Modi, political ads, Simon and Garfunkel | 4 Comments

Naughty Indian Monkeys

Posted on February 10, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste ! This big guy visited the roof of our hostel for food from Mukhus, the cook. Mukhus would hold the food in his hand and have one of the monkeys get close enough to take it in his hand! … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Agra, Hanuman the monkey god, Hinduism, India, monkeys, rabies, travel | 9 Comments

Holy Cow. . . . Friend to Indians

Posted on February 9, 2016 by annetbell

Mother Cow is the queen in the pantheon of sacred Indian animals. In fact, she stands head and shoulders above the rest. There are group all over Indian demanding the government name the cow as the national animal to replace … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Religions of the World, Uncategorized | Tagged ancient beliefs, faith, faith systems, gifts of the cow, Hinduism, Hindus, holy cow, Holy Cow by Tarun Chopra, India, sacred animals | 4 Comments

Earth, Wind & Fire . . .. . . . We Remember

Posted on February 8, 2016 by annetbell

Maurice White, the founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, one of the most successful bands of the 20 century, died last week. The popularity of their sound was the fusion of so many genres in their music. There was R&B, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged African, band, disco, Earth Wind & Fire, funk, jazz, Latin, Maurice White, music, one of the most successful bands of the 20th centruy, pop, R&B, rock, soul | Leave a comment

Fuelled by Indian Love

Posted on February 7, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste! Oh, I love this ad and the clear message of hospitality, kindness, generosity, and love we felt from Indian people. People invited us into their homes, Kuyur’s ‘s family fed us, others gave us gifts mostly of food both from … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged British Airways ad for flight to India, India, Indian generosity, Indian hospitality, Indian kindness, Indian love | 2 Comments

SHS 4th grade 1996

Posted on February 6, 2016 by annetbell

This was one of my favorite years and classes at Sacred Heart School. One of the highlights was the trip to New York City and the wonder of it all for these guys. I will never forget as we approached … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged 1996 Fourth Grade, acceptance, fun, learning, love, Sacred Heart School, school, Troy New York | Leave a comment

Honoring the 103rd Birthday of Rosa Parks

Posted on February 5, 2016 by annetbell

GRTC Transit System ‏@GRTCTransit 18h18 hours agoRichmond, VA We are proud to honor #RosaParks today, her birthday. http://www.ridegrtc.com/news-initiatives/press-releases/grtc-celebrates-black-history-month-rosa-parks-and-local-history-makers-hon … Today, Dallas Area Rapid Transit is honoring Rosa Parks by reserving the front seat of more than 500 DART buses. DA Rosa … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Black History Month, Capital of the Confederacy, Dallas Texas, Richmond Virginia, Rosa Parks, seat reserved in the front for Rosa Park | 4 Comments

Coldplay in India Cultural Appropriation ?

Posted on February 4, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste! Coldplay celebrating Holi in India in their new video. Holi is the Festival of Colors celebrated as the beginning of Spring, as people toss powered colors. Color is the theme for the new song, ” Hymn for the Weekend … Continue reading →

Posted in film, India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged "Head Full of Dreams", "Hymn for the Weekend", 2016, Coldplay, cultural appropriation, Halftime entertainment, Super Bowl 50 | Leave a comment

Venice at Carnavale

Posted on February 3, 2016 by annetbell

From January 23 – February 9, 2016, Venice will slough off the winter gloom and burst into life. During the Carnival (Carnevale), this most magical of cities fills with a mass of masked party-goers – posing and preening, dancing and … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Carnevale, celebration, costumes, dancing, Easter, festival, lent, masks, Piazza St Marco, Shrove Tuesday, Venice Italy | Leave a comment

Strangers become New Friends, if only for a moment. . . . .

Posted on February 2, 2016 by annetbell

One Saturday in January 2013, we went to see the legendary Sun Temple in Modhera that dates from 1026 AD. There were groups of school children of all ages on a field trip on a Saturday! All through our time … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged ancient Hindu temple, architecture, bringing people together, friends, gentle, Hindu temple, Indian architecture, Multiculturalism, New York City, photography, strangers, strangers become friends if only for a moment, welcoming Indian people | 5 Comments