Monthly Archives: October 2016

Color in the Park

Posted on October 15, 2016 by annetbell

    This is one of the colorful autumn  days for which   Upstate New York is known. I took it on my walk around the park a day or two ago.  Today is similar with clear blue sunny sky … Continue reading →

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Bob Dylan

Posted on October 13, 2016 by annetbell

Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize for Literature!   What  unexpected news breaking this morning.  The gravely voiced troubadour and philosopher  wrote and performed as the conscious of the 60’s. He was influenced and inspired by the legendary  folk singer, Woodie … Continue reading →

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Beggars, Monkeys, Rickshaws, and Indian Generosity

Posted on October 12, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste! This is one of my favorite stories  of four rickshaw drivers who touched my life!  This is one of my favorite posts.  I have continually  been touched by the kind, gentle, generous spirit I experienced over and over in … Continue reading →

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What Do You Do with Dirt and Trash of One Billion People?

Posted on October 11, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste Mountain of trash in Mumbai, India  Originally Posted on February 9, 2013by annetbell In almost six weeks, we  have seen no trash trucks, no recycling bins to be emptied, but endless sweeping , everywhere.  The trash  must go somewhere … Continue reading →

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“The Girl on the Train”. . . . . . a film

Posted on October 10, 2016 by annetbell

I had not read the book and had been told the plot only that  this is similar to GONE GIRL. It is not and way more dark and sinister . I wish I had not seen it as images are … Continue reading →

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Dozens arrested at India call center linked to IRS scam calls

Posted on October 9, 2016 by annetbell

A police official, right, escorts two men outside the court in Thane, outskirts of Mumbai, India, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016. Indian police have arrested 70 people and are questioning hundreds more after uncovering a massive scam to cheat thousands of … Continue reading →

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Street Dogs In Amdavad

Posted on October 8, 2016 by annetbell

  Namaste! They come in various colors, white, a ginger  brown, black, and  mixtures of the three. A few have long coats and all have pointed  snouts. And they are not pets, or so we thought. The dogs live in the … Continue reading →

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Pilgrims at Palitano, Gujurat

Posted on October 5, 2016 by annetbell

  Posted initially  on February 17, 2013by annetbell Nameste ! Our trip began at five in the morning for a one-way five hour tour coach ride. Travelling in the country is slow going as many of the roads are only … Continue reading →

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Modhera Sun Temple

Posted on October 4, 2016 by annetbell

Posted first  on February 8, 2013by annetbell The picture on my first entry was taken on our visit to this temple constructed in 1026 AD. It is not at present a place of prayer and worship which we knew immediately … Continue reading →

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“Puff the Magic Dragon”. . . . Peter, Paul , and Mary

Posted on October 3, 2016 by annetbell

Saturday night. I had a bit of nostalgia seeing and more importantly hearing these giants of my teenage years. I loved Peter, Paul , and Mary. . . then and now.  They are folk singers and along with Mary Travers. … Continue reading →

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