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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

Lady Gaga Singing the National Anthem

Posted on February 17, 2016 by annetbell

So on this gray upstate New York winter day I wanted  to share two positive American posts.  Who would have thought Lady Gaga would be one of them? She did an amazing job with the National anthem at the Super … Continue reading →

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Generous Capitalist Chooses to Educate Children

Posted on February 17, 2016 by annetbell

The Other 98% February 11 at 9:00pm · This is a marvelous gesture on so many levels. This man made this generous offer from his heart, not because he had to do that with the money he had worked for. … Continue reading →

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Maureen Dowd, New York Times, Hillary, Feminism

Posted on February 16, 2016 by annetbell

  Sunday Review | OP-ED COLUMNIST New York Times When Hillary Clinton Killed Feminism  Maureen Dowd FEB. 13, 2016 Young women at a Bernie Sanders rally in Nashua, N.H., on Monday. Credit Todd Heisler/The New York Times WASHINGTON — THE … Continue reading →

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People , People Everywhere. . . . . . Urban India

Posted on February 15, 2016 by annetbell

   These high-end apartments on the outskirts of Delhi in a area called Gurgon spring up like mushrooms. Our second  trip when we drove into Delhi, it seemed the number had multiplied.  The weather is  mostly  fine for construction in … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Then and Now

Posted on February 14, 2016 by annetbell

Today is the day many people celebrate by giving cards, flowers, candy or gifts to the ones  they love.   Have you ever wondered why? To find out, we must travel back into history  to the ancient Romans. The Romans … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Hug

Posted on February 14, 2016 by annetbell

Chris’ caption for this picture from Disney was: “I waited 35 years for this hug ! And never mind his bad breath!” Look at Violet’s face!   How precious ! Happy Valentine’s Day !

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International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking.

Posted on February 13, 2016 by annetbell

  At my justice prayer meeting, we received this prayer from International Justice Mission. This organization works to end trafficking and violence against the poor throughout the world. At this  moment, in the Senate of the United States, there is a … Continue reading →

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Mahatma Gandhi’s Wisdom

Posted on February 12, 2016 by annetbell

Worthy words needed today as much as when  they were spoken, maybe more!

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Feeling the Bern !

Posted on February 11, 2016 by annetbell

Well now , this is not an endorsement by me for Bernie Sanders, but I can’t argue with the adjectives used in the image above. Bernie as Democrat candidate and Trump as  Republican candidate have taken the US by storm … Continue reading →

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Naughty Indian Monkeys

Posted on February 10, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste ! This big guy  visited the roof of our hostel for food from Mukhus, the cook.  Mukhus would hold the food in his hand and have one of the monkeys get close enough to take it in his hand! … Continue reading →

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