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

Tragic Indian Sterilizations

Posted on November 16, 2014 by annetbell

India attempting very tragically to deal with the the population explosion. The question of population control comes up often as India has 1.2 billion people and China has 1.3 billion. India has a larger number of young people due to … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged birth control, China, deaths, India, population control, sterilization camps, sterilizations | 2 Comments

A Compassionate Republican General!

Posted on November 15, 2014 by annetbell

These are powerful words because of the source. General/ President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Republican! I have to admit that I am pleasantly surprised by this picture and President Eisenhower’s words. Are you ?

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged clothe the cold, compassionate Republican, feed the hungry, General Eisenhower, leader, President Eisenhower | 6 Comments

The Countdown Begins. . . . . .

Posted on November 15, 2014 by annetbell

Namaste! Ouch! Yes, there are inoculations that you need to get for safe travel in India. We will be in country for 4 months which is probably different than a week or two touring. David and I went … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged developing country, FNP, health, India, inoculations, Safari Health, Sarah Schoof, tourists, travel | Leave a comment

Thank You , Claude Monet!

Posted on November 14, 2014 by annetbell

Claude Monet would be 174 years old today. He was born in Paris, France and is, today, one of the world’s most famous and popular artists. His style and work lead to the name of an art movement, “Impressionism.” Themes … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 1840 birth, art, art appreciation, blogging, Claude Monet, France, Giverny, Impressionism, November 14, painting | 11 Comments

Rosetta Now and Then

Posted on November 13, 2014 by annetbell

This man who worked on the mission , had a great deal of faith in the success of the landing. He invested in a permanent and quite expensive “tat” on his thigh before the event! In response to the historical … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged ESA, European Space Agency, history of the, Language of Ancient Egypt, languages, NASA, Rosetta Spacecraft, Rosetta Stone, space exploration, space travel | Leave a comment

Ah, New York, ‘The City’

Posted on November 12, 2014 by annetbell

BLOG CITY LIFE Beautiful lights in the approaching winter’s night. New York Festival of Light premieres in NYC for the first time By Jaz JoynerPosted: Wednesday October 22 2014, 6:34 pm Facebook 23K http://platform.twitter.com/widgets/tweet_button.d58098f8a7f0ff5a206e7f15442a6b30.en.html#_=1415372611026&count=horizontal&id=twitter-widget-0&lang=en&original_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timeout.com%2Fnewyork%2Fblog%2Fnew-york-festival-of-light-premieres-in-nyc-for-the-first-time&size=m&text=New%20York%20Festival%20of%20Light%20premieres%20in%20NYC%20for%20the%20first%20time&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timeout.com%2Fnewyork%2Fblog%2Fnew-york-festival-of-light-premieres-in-nyc-for-the-first-time https://apis.google.com/u/0/se/0/_/+1/fastbutton?usegapi=1&size=medium&annotation=bubble&width=&hl=en&origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timeout.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timeout.com%2Fnewyork%2Fblog%2Fnew-york-festival-of-light-premieres-in-nyc-for-the-first-time&gsrc=3p&ic=1&jsh=m%3B%2F_%2Fscs%2Fapps-static%2F_%2Fjs%2Fk%3Doz.gapi.en._bVNyeN_bbw.O%2Fm%3D__features__%2Fam%3DAQ%2Frt%3Dj%2Fd%3D1%2Ft%3Dzcms%2Frs%3DAGLTcCNVi76pN7FwO7NMq1jDa6m1n12XYA#_methods=onPlusOne%2C_ready%2C_close%2C_open%2C_resizeMe%2C_renderstart%2Concircled%2Cdrefresh%2Cerefresh%2Conload&id=I0_1415372611009&parent=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timeout.com&pfname=&rpctoken=21112394 Share 23K Nicolas Lemery Nantel … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged "First Light", art, artists, Berlin, Festival of Lights, London, New York City, photography | 1 Comment

A Not So Subtle Message to Mr. Obama?

Posted on November 11, 2014 by annetbell

Last week was not a good week for Mr. Obama and his party in the trouncing they received in the election last Tuesday. He is off in China for the annual meeting of APEC or Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum meeting … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged APEC, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, Beijing, China, meeting, Mr. Obama shunned in picture, Mr. Putin honored | 2 Comments

Believe Your Eyes!

Posted on November 11, 2014 by annetbell

Originally posted on TalesAlongTheWay:
In this ancient city of Varanasi, (Benaras, Kashi) sacred bulls can be seen walking up and down the stairs (ghats) to access the Gangi for drinking water and bathing. Namaste. . . . .T I I…

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Music Monday “Seven Bridges Road” by Josh Graves

Posted on November 10, 2014 by annetbell

Josh Graves is an American Bluegrass musician who introduced the Dobro or resonator guitar. It has a very emotional sound to it, reminding me of heart wrenching wailing of Civil War music or a hint of Scottish bagpipes. The second … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Bluegrass, Dobro, Josh Graves, music, resonator guitar, Southern Music, United States Music | 8 Comments

Concerns-U Food Pantry. . . . The Voices and Faces of Hunger

Posted on November 9, 2014 by annetbell

My first reaction to this video was tears. Things often touch my heart first and hardest. But what happens after the tears dry? Oh yes, I am a volunteer at Concerns-U, and I have donated food, and money for new … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Concerns-U, feeding the poor, Regional Food Bank, statistics about poverty | 12 Comments