Author Archives: annetbell

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

Chobani Founder Is Giving Half His Wealth to Kurdish Refugees. . .

Posted on September 6, 2015 by annetbell

Please read this inspirational story of a poor boy coming to America to learn English, who stayed and made his fortune. He has not forgotten his people or his homeland. The dreadful refugee problem has stirred his heart to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Bill Gates, Chobani Greek Yogurt, entrepreneur, giving to the poor, helping others, Kurds, refugees., Turkey, Ulukaya founder, Warren Buffet | 5 Comments

Exercise by Dancing Like An Indian. . . . . Almost!

Posted on September 5, 2015 by annetbell

Another Sikh story! This looks like a very fun way to exercise! That exercise looks like fun! Any of you secretly want to dance like Bollywood dancers? At least tap your toe? Thanks Judy !

Posted in India, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged blog, Bollywood, choreographer, Exercise with Dance, Mickey Bhangra | 9 Comments

The Bible According to Donald Trump

Posted on September 5, 2015 by annetbell

image from Google public domain The New Yorker SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 A Few More #TrumpBible Verses BY ERIC METAXAS SHARETWEET Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump hasn’t been shy on the campaign trail about his Presbyterian faith…. He’s also professed his … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged 2016 election for President in the US, Ben Carson, Carly Firorina, Donald Trump, nominating season for 2016 election, non-politicians, presidential primaries, US | 7 Comments

American Family Helping the Hopeless

Posted on September 4, 2015 by annetbell

This short video will warm your heart about the good this young American entrepreneur does for the least among us! Be inspired to do what you can ! images from Google public domain

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged American entrepreneur, Catrabone family, helping the least among us, Mediterranean, Rescuing immigrants | 5 Comments

Friendship Road!

Posted on September 3, 2015 by annetbell

NEWSLIFEHUMORWOMENTRAVELSPORTSFOODREADSVIDEOSFIRANGI September 2 , 2015 A Highway Linking India All The Way To Thailand Is Now Operational Adarsh Vinay SW Editor A friendship road, opening developing countries for work and trading. . . . wonderful idea! The Myawaddy-Thinggan Nyenaung-Kawkareik section of the … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged friendship road, India, Myanmar, Opening developing countries to the wpr;d, Thailand, trade, transportation | 7 Comments

New York State Fair

Posted on September 2, 2015 by annetbell

State Fairs. . . . eagerly anticipated at the end of summer as a ritual Americans come out in droves for. There is livestock judging, sand and butter sculpture, the state’s largest pumpkin, and roasted potatoes for only a $1 … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, awards, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged animal judging, carnival, First State Fair in the US<, fried food, Green on the top stoplight, Midway, New York State Fair 2015, potatoes, princesses, Rides, Stoplight in Tipperary Hill, Syracuse NY, Tipperary Hill | Leave a comment

Baseball Birthday!

Posted on September 1, 2015 by annetbell

My husband has one of those BIG birthdays on September 6th. I won’t be specific but these either end in a 5 or a 0! Our children, Katherine and Christian planned a day at Cooperstown, New York , at … Continue reading →

Posted in awards, film, Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Baseball, Baseball Hall of Fame, birthdays, blogging, boys of Spring, cathedral, Cooperstown New York, family, family gatherings, sports | 2 Comments

The Kindness of Strangers

Posted on August 28, 2015 by annetbell

Originally posted on DANCES WITH CANCER:
Let’s remake the world with words. Not frivolously, nor To hide from what we fear, But with a purpose. Let’s, As Wordsworth said, remove “The dust of custom” so things Shine again, each object…

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Last Word on Pakistan

Posted on August 28, 2015 by annetbell

IMAGE FROM BEAUTIFUL PAKISTANI CHILDREN Humans of New York A Final Word On Pakistan: Imagine that every time you have a lapse in judgment, it gets printed in newspapers around the world: every time you lose patience with … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 99.99% are non-violent, corruption, extremism, fear, law-abiding citizens, most Pakistanis are normal, newspapers report violence, Pakistan, patriarch, solve common problems, terrorism, violence | 17 Comments

Indian Sunshine

Posted on August 27, 2015 by annetbell

Sustainability is a goal for the whole world these days as people realize not only the price of energy but the fragility of our environment. India has lots and lots of sunshine, that is for sure. Gujarat, the state where … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 100% Solar Airport, Arizona, Cochin, India, Indian initiative, Indian work ethic, Kerala, Kerala India, Phoenix, solar energy, sustainability | 2 Comments