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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

“A Road to Nowhere” by HS Pabla

Posted on October 9, 2015 by annetbell

Road To Nowhere Wildlife Conservation in India – 1 by HS Pabla (write a review) Type: Print Book Genre: Politics & Society Language: English Price: Rs.369.00 + shipping Preview This book is about a question that bothers no one in … Continue reading →

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For Anyone Who Has Loved a Dog

Posted on October 8, 2015 by annetbell

  I was trying to find the commercial by Subaru that is a reenactment of this story, but I found this real  human and pet interest story instead. It has been seventeen years since my Thelma died.  A vet told … Continue reading →

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Do You? Do I? Ouch!

Posted on October 7, 2015 by annetbell

HOME RECENT POSTS CONTRIBUTORS TOPICS ABOUT US DONATE BNG NEWS SITE This certainly steps on my Evangelical toes. . . . .well actually  my whole foot! About Us Who represents Jesus? It may not be who you think! Tue, October … Continue reading →

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“India’s Attack on Free Speech”

Posted on October 7, 2015 by annetbell

Democracy is fragile and fleeting in idea and implementation. . . . freedom and justice for all of the 1.3 billion Indians in the world’s largest democracy? Is it possible with over 300 languages and a diversity of religions?   … Continue reading →

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Firearm Legislation According to Thomas Jefferson

Posted on October 6, 2015 by annetbell

  Laws that forbid the carrying of arms…(Quotation).  http://www.monticello.org/site/jefferson/laws-forbid-carrying-armsquotation The following quotation is sometimes attributed to Thomas Jefferson: “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms…disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes. Such laws make things … Continue reading →

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Pictures of Animals being Animals in Incredible India!

Posted on October 6, 2015 by annetbell

Love this image from Daijiworld!  Poor little monkey can’t find its mom !  I have not seen this in my time in India as dogs usually chase monkeys, but I love the image. Poor tired Mama dog!   She started … Continue reading →

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Music Monday “Home” with Usher and Blake

Posted on October 6, 2015 by annetbell

Well, Blake Shelton is a unapologetic southern boy. . . not sure about Usher but I love this song and the blending of their voices!      

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St Francis’ Peace Prayer

Posted on October 5, 2015 by annetbell

Yesterday was  the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi.  I have always loved this prayer and thought though I am a day late, that we all could use some of  this  peace which St. Francis so fervently prayer for. I … Continue reading →

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Unapologetic Southern !

Posted on October 4, 2015 by annetbell

I am neither from Georgia nor Texas, but proud to be a southern bell from Virginia. This is funny, though pointed,but always polite.  That is the southern way, y’all! Tell me your thoughts!  Please! 

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Persecution Continues Around the World. . . . . . .

Posted on October 3, 2015 by annetbell

Not all the main street media is reporting that the shooter was targeting Christians. The president didn’t mention it. But primary sources who survived ,did tell.  This incident can be added to the beheadings in the Middle East and  imprisonment … Continue reading →

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