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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

Another Trip. . . . Another Destination. . . . .

Posted on October 12, 2014 by annetbell

WELCOME TO HOLLAND by Emily Perl Kingsley. c1987 by Emily Perl Kingsley. All rights reserved Please take a few minutes to read this.  It has a universal theme for all of us, not just a mother of a child with … Continue reading →

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A Modern-Day Good Samaritan?

Posted on October 11, 2014 by annetbell

Indiatimes|The Times of India|The Economic Times| Login | Register The Times of India Blogs HomeBlogs Times View CampaignsCity IndiaWorldEntertainmentTechSportsLifestyleEnvironmentScienceSpiritualityQ&ABusiness Reviews This article was pointed out to me by my friend, Judy, and  goes along so well with the theme of … Continue reading →

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Where Has Our Humanity Gone?

Posted on October 11, 2014 by annetbell

  Actually, this is not a  new situation,  In ancient texts there is a story of the “Good Samaritan. ” He was an outcast in society who was  totally shunned by the leaders of the time. As he was travelling, … Continue reading →

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A Hindu and a Muslim Share the Nobel Peace Prize

Posted on October 10, 2014 by annetbell

http://youtu.be/LB_Eqj2XrdM http://youtu.be/Orkxf5p7mu0 These two tireless spokesmen and workers against the oppression of children for monetary gain, and the rights of girls to an education have been awarded this honor and award. It is ironic that Pakistan and India were shooting … Continue reading →

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29 Year Old Victim of Brain Cancer Plans Her Time of Death

Posted on October 9, 2014 by annetbell

  This is a heartbreaking video.  I am sure we all can  feel sympathy for this young woman, predicted  to die by the medical community way too soon, due to the huge malignant  tumor in her brain. She has decided … Continue reading →

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October Memories after 9/11/01, A Different New York

Posted on October 8, 2014 by annetbell

← My Story. . . . .9/11/01 New Yorkers Have Spoken → This is history, and  I think meaningful, at least to me. There are so many challenges we are going through today, similar to these days in October 2001.  Posted originally … Continue reading →

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Homeland, Season 4 Opening

Posted on October 7, 2014 by annetbell

The opening scenes in season 4 of Homeland, the exciting and very popular Showtime production, are finally here.   We saw the two opening episodes on Sunday night, but they will also be On Demand.  Season 4 is definitely different. … Continue reading →

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Music Monday with Pharrell Williams and “Happy”

Posted on October 6, 2014 by annetbell

Happiness is often a choice we make as adults, as so many days, hours and minutes of  life do not seem happy. This is Pharrell Williams an American singer, writer and rapper.  The song may sound familiar as it is … Continue reading →

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“Gone Girl” the film

Posted on October 5, 2014 by annetbell

We fell for the hype of this long awaited  film  made as an  adaptation  of a  popular book  by the same name.  We  went to a 3 o’clock matinee with a theater full of other movie goers. After all, it … Continue reading →

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Inspiration for the Day

Posted on October 4, 2014 by annetbell

* * * The Prayer of St. Francis Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; when there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where … Continue reading →

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