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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

Breathe in a Bit of Gujarat- Kutch

Posted on October 2, 2013 by annetbell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rpC-jqyrfU This commercial to encourage tourism in Gujarat was very prominent on TV. I thought it strange that they were  showing it  on Gujarat TV, and thought they should be shown internationally, but of course no one asked me! The … Continue reading →

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Final homework assignment from dearly departed teacher will bring you to tears

Posted on October 1, 2013 by annetbell

For all the teachers everywhere!

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Horizontal Tornado???

Posted on October 1, 2013 by annetbell

Terrifying and Unusual Horizontal Tornado Seen in Virginia  from http://www.viralnova.com/horizontal-tornado-virginia/ I never have heard or seen such a thing as a horizontal tornado, and we lived in Kansas for 3 years!  Pretty scary and amazing though it didn’t really hard anything … Continue reading →

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First Color

Posted on September 30, 2013 by annetbell

This was taken a couple of houses down from where we live. The color is brightening up the scene slowly this year. I dedicate this picture to the memory of my brother, Dr. Archer K. Tullidge, who went to be … Continue reading →

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Errol Pires Knots of 50.mov

Posted on September 29, 2013 by annetbell

Many of you enjoyed my post yesterday of this craftsman saving these ancient skills. I found a quick video showing his work set to jazz and some lovely interior courtyard of the N I D ( National Institute of Design) … Continue reading →

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Ply-Splitting Folk Braiding

Posted on September 28, 2013 by annetbell

This very happy man is Erroll Pires who has been blessed in his life to be passionately dedicated to follow his life’s work in preserving the ancient craft of ply-split  braiding.  The technique is one cord passing through another to … Continue reading →

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Pothi Notebooks

Posted on September 27, 2013 by annetbell

This lovely hand-made cloth covered book is a  symbol of Ahmedabad where business and cloth milling have a long and strong history. A staple in all the businesses was a ledger for record keeping. Interesting that Ahmedabad where “cloth is … Continue reading →

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The Fallen 9000 – Fallen Soldiers Etched into the Sand on Commemorate Peace Day

Posted on September 26, 2013 by annetbell

What a powerful picture to honor the brave men who gave their lives on this holy ground. My older brother, George, was one of them.

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According to the website , this is a British, Muslim based charity. I am publishing it as I did the comments from people who disagreed with my assessment of Mr. Modi in past posts.  I believe in a democracy, that … Continue reading →

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New York Kinda Day!

Posted on September 25, 2013 by annetbell

  I was so excited when my architect decided to take a trip to New York to see the  Le Corbuiser exhibit at MOMA ( Museum of Modern Art) before it closed this week.  And I was invited to go … Continue reading →

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