Monthly Archives: September 2016

War Timeline of Nuclear Neighbors, Pakistan and India

Posted on September 30, 2016 by annetbell

General Singh  reviews his troops in India.  My Indian filmmaker friend Chandresh Bhatt  messaged me last night with this news. We were surprised that it had not been more visible in the  news  here. Yesterday, the news was about the … Continue reading →

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Alcohol In Predominately Hindu India

Posted on September 29, 2016 by annetbell

World One of India’s most-populous states recently banned alcohol. Mayhem ensued. Praveen Kumar, in a white sleeveless vest, says he is too afraid to a drink since prohibition started in April. His wife, Sumedhi Kumar, is part of a women’s … Continue reading →

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Proud to Be An Indian

Posted on September 28, 2016 by annetbell

I wish we could make this pledge in America, too!

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Dog Food at the Food Pantry?

Posted on September 27, 2016 by annetbell

The last two Mondays volunteering at Concerns-U, the food pantry,  most of my work was dividing up some 50 pound bags of pet food into three pound bags.    You might be surprised as I was the first time learn … Continue reading →

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Faith in Sedona

Posted on September 25, 2016 by annetbell

Most people would think of New Age Religion  with an  empathizes on nature  when questioned about  faith in Sedona, vortexes, crystals, and the red rocks.  There are many Crystal Shops and New Age card reading.  But it is the magnificent … Continue reading →

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Restaurants in Tlaquepaque

Posted on September 24, 2016 by annetbell

This is The Secret Garden where I had one very special meal while living in Arizona.  My two oldest and first friends from growing up until today, Mary and Page came to spend  several  days in the Valley of the … Continue reading →

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A Little Piece of Old Mexico in Sedona, Arizona

Posted on September 23, 2016 by annetbell

No need to drive south to Mexico when you can spend a day in Tlaquepaque in Sedona, Arizona.  For my nonspeaking Spanish speakers, the name means “the best of everything.” When Abe Miller, a Nevada businessman, began  to fulfill his … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Rock Stars !

Posted on September 22, 2016 by annetbell

  Namaste! Posted  first  on February 21, 2013 by annetbell Ahmedabad is not a tourist destination. It is a working class city which used to be called the Manchester (UK) of India due to the many fabric mills. It could also … Continue reading →

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Holy Cow. . . . .Friend to Indian Hindus

Posted on September 20, 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 … Continue reading →

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A Letter from the Allied Commander and Brave Soldiers

Posted on September 19, 2016 by annetbell

  [AUTHENTICITY CERTIFIED: Text version below transcribed directly from audio] Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Forces: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the … Continue reading →

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