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About annetbell

I am a retired elementary teacher, well seasoned world traveler,new blogger, grandmother, and a new enthusiastic discoverer of the wonderfully complex country of India. Anne

Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2014 by annetbell

Today is the day many people celebrate by giving cards, flowers, candy or gifts to the ones they love. Have you wondered why? The story  goes back to the ancient Romans where  two versions exist. The Romans celebrated the god … Continue reading →

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Leadership

Posted on February 13, 2014 by annetbell

And I must include  little boys who have the same qualities  and need to be encouraged,too. We are in dire need for leaders in our world. Let’s encourage girls and boys to develop these qualities in a loving and safe … Continue reading →

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Chai, Chai, Chai

Posted on February 12, 2014 by annetbell

This is for all of us around the world who are addicted to this wonderful tea! You can see some of the beautiful young Indian woman( in my opinion , some of the most beautiful in the world) and a … Continue reading →

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Medical Tourism in India

Posted on February 12, 2014 by annetbell

In the “Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” Maggie Smith was a medical tourist to India going for a reasonable, safe hip replacement. That was the first time I  had heard of such an idea.  Then 60 Minutes ran a piece on … Continue reading →

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One of the many concerns with traveling so far from home and staying for four months , was health care.  The university had special emergency  insurance for all of us in the group. I am not sure exactly when that … Continue reading →

Posted on February 11, 2014 by annetbell | 22 Comments

Star Spangled Banner

Posted on February 10, 2014 by annetbell

This video is a recording of 1000 Kentucky All-State Choir voices filling this 18 story hotel with the Star Spangled Banner, as you have never heard it. It brings back a memory from our trips to Rome with students. I … Continue reading →

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Four Rickshaw Drivers

Posted on February 10, 2014 by annetbell

Here is another of my favorite posts. If you can wade through the 800+ words, you will meet some amazing Indian rickshaw drivers!    Posted on March 30, 2013by annetbell     From day one in India , we have had a … Continue reading →

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Beatlemania Began 50 Years Ago Today

Posted on February 9, 2014 by annetbell

Fifty years ago, was 1964 and I remember these television shows as being full of wonder and excitement.  Ed Sullivan was on Sunday night and my youth group at church was cancelled because everyone wanted to see this British phenom … Continue reading →

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A Humanist Capitalist in India

Posted on February 8, 2014 by annetbell

From scandal to success: Turning around India’s Enron By Anthony ReubenBusiness reporter, BBC News Continue reading the main story Entrepreneurship Hard to swallow Swedish start-up Tennessee tech Supercar boss In January 2009, a corporate scandal emerged that became known as … Continue reading →

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Sir John Soane’s House and Museum

Posted on February 7, 2014 by annetbell

I just recommend this very special home and collection to an English friend this week. It is one of two of my favorite museums. The other being The Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum in  Boston.   My problem with the large … Continue reading →

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