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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

On November 5, 2013, India became a member of an elite group of countries US, Russia, China, and Japan sending rockets to  Mars to explore the many  question of  the “Red Planet.”The Indian ship, Mangalyaan which means “Mars Craft” in … Continue reading →

Posted on November 6, 2013 by annetbell | 7 Comments

Thanks to my friend Judy, also  a regular visitor to India, who posted this on Facebook. It is good for the rest of  the world to know that kindness and love for our neighbors is alive and well in New … Continue reading →

Posted on November 5, 2013 by annetbell | 2 Comments

Diwali- Festival of Lights

Posted on November 4, 2013 by annetbell

This is a short video showing the people, colors and joyful celebration of Diwali!

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Diwali or Deepavali

Posted on November 3, 2013 by annetbell

Look at these glorious images with all the Indian colors. In a few hours, my Indian friends will begin their celebration !  Happy Diwali!    Celebration of Light with candles twinkling in the winter night! Welcome to the biggest Indian … Continue reading →

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Culture and Fashion of the 60’s

Posted on November 2, 2013 by annetbell

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/video/2uRLfO Set in London, where it all began. . . . . .Hmmm.. . . answers some questions you might have of what  that time was like. . . .long ago and faraway!

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Sacred Trees

Posted on November 1, 2013 by annetbell

Trees are included in religious mythology  either as sacred objects or in the teaching of beliefs from the beginning of faith systems. Primitive worship in  all parts of the world include the importance of trees and rocks. The tree is … Continue reading →

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Seed of Light Award

Posted on October 31, 2013 by annetbell

A Farmer’s Analogy I consider a blog like a tree. A tree has its roots on fertile and firm ground. A blog is anchored to the imagination of its author, grounded in the basic principle of freedom of expression with … Continue reading →

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Dhanteras

Posted on October 31, 2013 by annetbell

November 1 will be the celebration of Dhanteras which is the Hindu Celebration of Wealth. The goddess Laxmi ,whom we met at the medieval gates of Ahmedabah, is  honored with sweets. It is a traditional day of well-being for  businesses … Continue reading →

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Stealing the Pope’s Heart!

Posted on October 30, 2013 by annetbell

These photographs from The Huffington Post need no explanation! What a memory!  Nameste. . .  . .This Is Pope Francis and His New Friend!

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Correction on Gift of Trees

Posted on October 29, 2013 by annetbell

I am hopeless with the technology and couldn’t figure out how to Update and save.  My blogger friend S K Nicholls pointed out that I misnamed my first ancient tree. The one pictured  in the original post is Angel Oak … Continue reading →

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