Category Archives: awards

“The Wright Brothers” by David McCullough

David McCullough  is one of the literary giants of our time,  a 2 times Pulitzer prize winning author and story teller extraordinaire.   His latest book is a biography telling the dramatic story of the hard working, courageous Ohio born … Continue reading

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New York State Fair

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

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Baseball Birthday!

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

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Guiness World Record. . . . .1094 Sitars. . . . . Music Monday

  Everyone who has read more than one of my blogs knows that I love India!  But. . . . I have to admit that Sitar music is an acquired  taste which I am still working on !   Truthfully, … Continue reading

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QUOTE CHALLENGE, DAY 2

RULES:  Three Day Quote Challenge                                                                       … Continue reading

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Three Day Quote Challenge-DAY ONE

I have been blogging now for over two years with nearly 900 posts.  There was a time when I was participating in the awards scene pretty prolifically.  Then I decided that though I was touched and honored by  the nominations … Continue reading

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Indian Architecture Award to Mr. Doshi

https://www.facebook.com/architecturaldigestindia/videos?fref=photo   Meet a truly amazing architect whom we have had the pleasure of meeting and talking to.  He is a gentle , kind, humble man who is known as the “Father of Indian Architecture.” He is 88 years old … Continue reading

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A Modern-Day Good Samaritan?

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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A Hindu and a Muslim Share the Nobel Peace Prize

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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Love and Kindness Blogger Award

“It is important for us to remember that we are One Family living in One World; we are Sisters and Brothers, no matter how we look, what culture we live in, what religion we practice or who we love.  In … Continue reading

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