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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

In Search of a Simpler Life?

Posted on October 3, 2015 by annetbell

If you long for the  life of the past, slower and historic then   visit or  move to Giethoorn, a Dutch village north of Amsterdam  but close. Cars are parked on the outside of the village because there are no … Continue reading →

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A Hero ! Chris Mintz

Posted on October 2, 2015 by annetbell

Please watch the video about an unselfish hero in the horror of yesterday.  A fund was set up to help Chris with his medical bills and the goal was $10,000.  In just five  hours, the total is over $160,000! Here … Continue reading →

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Young Men. . . . .

Posted on October 2, 2015 by annetbell

More tragic news about a school shooting in Oregon State yesterday. The shooter  was described as a loner, living with his mother, uncomfortable with people, and seen  wearying the same army clothes  day in and day out.  He shall remain … Continue reading →

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“Indian Summers” BBC Miniseries

Posted on October 1, 2015 by annetbell

  Sunday night was the first episode and my only complaint was that it was on later than I wished. See where the English went to escape the heat and sun of  The  Indian Summers. The accents make it a tad … Continue reading →

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Sad News from India

Posted on September 30, 2015 by annetbell

This is a very tragic  story from India!  India  BBC News   India man lynched over beef rumours 2 hours ago From the sectionIndia Image copyrightAFPImage captionMohammad Akhlaq was a farm worker A 50-year-old man in northern India has been killed … Continue reading →

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Kailasa Temple Ellora Caves, India

Posted on September 29, 2015 by annetbell

On our south trip, this was the last stop before returning to Ahmadabad after 13 days of travelling.   We had not gone there in 2013.  It is an breathtaking site of temple after temple carved  from the hillside.  We … Continue reading →

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More Love

Posted on September 29, 2015 by annetbell

We want love but are afraid so push others away We need love but have not learned how to give it not understanding that love comes to those who know how to give love Pat Cegan  • #Inspiration  Such a simple … Continue reading →

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Nation of Liars : The Top 25 Lies of all Time

Posted on September 29, 2015 by annetbell

Source: Nation of Liars : The Top 25 Lies of all Time

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Canada Was Just Too Big. . . . .

Posted on September 28, 2015 by annetbell

 Canada pulls away from Iroquois to win World Indoor Lacrosse Championship Daniel Dawson of Canada gets in between Iroquois players Miles and Lyle Thompson during the gold-medal game in the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at … Continue reading →

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A Gaze Is a Mighty Thing

Posted on September 27, 2015 by annetbell

 Gaze tonight at the red moon. . . . if it is not cloudy like it is going to be here!  Thanks to my daughter, Katie. Abortion, Euthanasia, Pornography, Violence… They All Start With a Gaze Garrett Johnson 10/10/2014 It’s … Continue reading →

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