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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

Music Monday Leonard Cohen “Hallelujah”

Posted on December 8, 2014 by annetbell

Leonared Cohen is a Canadian writer, musician, and poet. I just found this today but the haunting music and lyrics tell of a haunted and struggling human being who is calling out for peace and forgiveness.  So human, and something … Continue reading →

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Home with Ginger

Posted on December 7, 2014 by annetbell

Originally posted on TalesAlongTheWay:
Home with Ginger  Originally Posted on March 12, 2013 by annetbell Namaste!                Today, I feel frivolous!  Never having had a linear thought in my life, I have decided to take a detour…

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Good Citizen – KFC

Posted on December 6, 2014 by annetbell

Originally posted on TalesAlongTheWay:
This is a rework of a much earlier blog from India that not many people saw. It was one of my favorites. Today is the first of two posts  in response to questions I have had…

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Tiny Indian Squirrel in Agra

Posted on December 5, 2014 by annetbell

Originally posted on TalesAlongTheWay:
In Hindu India, all life is a gift from God, even tiny, insignificant animals.  Of course, it may be their belief in reincarnation or a real love of life. For me, I choose the latter. Tiny…

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Holy Cow

Posted on December 4, 2014 by annetbell

Originally posted on TalesAlongTheWay:
Mother Cow is the queen in the pantheon of sacred Indian animals. In fact, she stands head and shoulders above the rest. There are group all over Indian demanding the government name the cow as the…

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Four Rickshaw Drivers

Posted on December 3, 2014 by annetbell

Originally posted on TalesAlongTheWay:
Here is another of my favorite posts. If you can wade through the 800+ words, you will meet some amazing Indian rickshaw drivers!  ? Posted on March 30, 2013by annetbell ? ? From day one in India ,…

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22 Million + Viewers !

Posted on December 2, 2014 by annetbell

This video has been seen by 22 million + people!   Amazing pictures, so for any of you have not seen it, I just couldn’t resist!  

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Friends at CEPT

Posted on December 2, 2014 by annetbell

Originally posted on TalesAlongTheWay:
These are two of my CEPT friends who greeted us each time we visited.  The man is one of the guards at the gate. Just as the man was guarding the campus,  the scruffy old dog…

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Music Monday, “Girl on the Billboard,” The Road Hammers

Posted on December 1, 2014 by annetbell

  The Road Hammers From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Road Hammers Origin Canada Genres Country rock Years active 2005-2010, 2013-present Labels Open Road (Canada) Montage (US) Associated acts Del Reeves Website http://www.theroadhammers.com Members Jason McCoy Clayton Bellamy Chris Byrne … Continue reading →

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Surprise Rock Band at Macy’s Day Parade!

Posted on November 30, 2014 by annetbell

Kiss is not thankful for being in the Macy’s Day Parade on Thanksgiving!   I am wondering whose idea it was to include Kiss in the first place? 🙂  Kiss star Paul Stanley says his band was “screwed over and … Continue reading →

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