Monthly Archives: March 2016

A Traditional Irish Blessing

Posted on March 19, 2016 by annetbell

Blessings are good any day and not just on March 17th!  Ireland is an amazing place, especially for your first adventure outside of the United States.  The people are warm, friendly, love Americans as well as being  funny and welcoming. … Continue reading →

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“Why I Love India” Pretty Much Says It All!

Posted on March 18, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste! I couldn’t resist this sweet video !

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Can Cricket Promote Peace?

Posted on March 17, 2016 by annetbell

Viewpoint: Can India-Pakistan cricket promote peace? By Shashi Tharoor Indian parliamentarian 16 March 2016 From the section India Pakistan and India supporters watch the match in the stands during the fifth Pakistan v India one-day international match played at the … Continue reading →

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70 Is the New 50 !

Posted on March 16, 2016 by annetbell

Do forgive my  self indulgence. It isn’t every day that 70 years of living is celebrated!  My family surprised me with a lovely Indian lunch on Saturday at one of my favorite restaurants , Keravili.  Here are the Alice, Henry, … Continue reading →

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Chrisitian Persecution in India

Posted on March 15, 2016 by annetbell

 Christian persecution by Hindus rises in India, say humanitarian groups By Perry Chiaramonte Published March 14, 2016 This is  world wide persecution.  The US government is resisting calling the persecution and religious killings in the Middle East , genocide. I … Continue reading →

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A NEW LOW! Cheating Our Vets!

Posted on March 12, 2016 by annetbell

  It has been said over and over that Americans are so very generous helping those in need, here and around the world.  This charity has aired commercials that touch the heart with stories of our vets.  And the amount … Continue reading →

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Snuggling Baby Elephants

Posted on March 11, 2016 by annetbell

These Baby Elephants Think They’re Lap Dogs Baby elephants don’t make good pets, but you’re going to wish they did. 03/10/2016 11:47 am ET | Updated 8 hours ago Kate BratskeirFood and Health Editor, The Huffington Post Oliver NobleSenior Video … Continue reading →

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3.5 Million People? Well, It Is India !

Posted on March 10, 2016 by annetbell

Why India’s huge ‘spiritual’ festival has run into trouble 3 hours ago From the section India  bbc.com/news/world/ asia/india Image copyrightAFP A three-day cultural festival, expected to attract 3.5 million visitors and a host of local and international dignitaries, is due to … Continue reading →

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Patel Fights Off Robber with a Hammer !

Posted on March 9, 2016 by annetbell

This Indian woman named Bhumik Patel (yes from the Gujurat Patels) fearlessly if not foolishly fought off a robber with  a  hammer in a store in Georgia. She said she was not scared at all because her Hindu  god was … Continue reading →

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Friday Family Fun

Posted on March 8, 2016 by annetbell

Friday night was the  family 10th birthday dinner for lovely Alice shown here with her cousin Georgia.  We feasted on Alice’s favorite  dinner, Shepherds’ Pie  complete with a heart shaped Red Velvet cake. After dinner, we were off to a … Continue reading →

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