Category Archives: Uncategorized

“Water” A Film

Posted on May 22, 2014 by annetbell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RewNn2r2P3g “Water” is a 2005 Canadian film directed by Deepa Mehta and chronicles the lives of widows in India at an ashram in Veranasi. The story begins with a eight year old child is widowed and moved into … Continue reading →

Posted in film, India, Uncategorized | Tagged "Earth", "Water". 2005 film, 1938, ashram, Bangladesh, Deepa Mehta, International acclaim, Varanasi, widows "Fire" | 25 Comments

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Posted on May 21, 2014 by annetbell

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a theologian, martyr, spiritual writer, musician, pastor, and author of fiction and poetry. His exemplary life of faith make his writings authentic to people of faith of all times to take spiritual stand and responsibility to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aldof Hitler, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, faith, Germany, God, Lutheran pastor, martyr, Nazi party, silence in the face of evil, speak truth to power, spiritual leader | 2 Comments

Veranasi, City of gods

Posted on May 20, 2014 by annetbell

← Are We Famous Yet? Ghandi-ji → A Pilgrimage City…Varanasi We were in a boat at 5AM floating towards the rising sun. We were at the service at the end of the day. We were at the ghats during the day as cattle … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, Buddhism, Ganges River, Hinduism, India, Jainism, photography, pilgrimage city, religion, spiritualism, Vearansi | 18 Comments

Music Monday, Smash Mouth “All Star”

Posted on May 19, 2014 by annetbell

Smash Mouth is a Californian band formed in 1994 . They popped on the national scene with this song and “Believer” both in “Shrek” the hugely popular film. I bet there will be some of you are familiar with … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged "All Star", "Shrek" the film, 1994, California band, music, Smash Mouth | 5 Comments

Photography from a Different Angle

Posted on May 18, 2014 by annetbell

What Happens When A Photographer Takes The Same Photo From A Different Angle 14 May, 2013 in Article, Images | Comment http://themetapicture.com/famous-photos-from-a-different-angle/ You’ve probably already seen the world’s most famous landmarks through photos that show them in all their beautiful, historical glory. Here’s what happens … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged architecture, blogging, perspective, photography, world famous sites | 33 Comments

Mr. Modi People

Posted on May 17, 2014 by annetbell

Image from http://qz.com/210300/an-election-rout-leaves-congress-with-a-shattered-dynasty/ Here are Modi’s people in an impromptu celebratory parade on this historic day .. . . . These who now have hope in their hearts because Mr. Modi spoke truth to power for them and they … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 2014 election in India, democracy, historic election, Indian people have spoken, Mr. Modi | 1 Comment

Modi Wins in a Landslide!

Posted on May 16, 2014 by annetbell

Modi Landslide. . . . . . . http://www.economist.com/blogs/banyan/2014/05/indias-results-roll “INDIA has won” tweeted Narendra Modi, on May 16th, his first public comment after official counting from India’s general election made it clear that he, and his Bharatiya Janata Party, had delivered … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 350 million voters, business friendly, defeat of Congress party, democracy, election, End of Gandhi rule, free market economics, longest election, Mr. Modi, world's largest democracy | 21 Comments

A Beta Parent’s Manifesto

Posted on May 15, 2014 by annetbell

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jen-nessel/a-beta-parent-manifesto_b_5288334.html Posted 05/08/2014 from Huffington Post “What comes after one?” asked the mother, pushing her 3-year-old on the swings. He was too busy laughing to answer, so she was forced to repeat, “What comes after one?” “Two,” he mumbled, looking … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Alpha parents, Beta parents, children, parenting styles | 16 Comments

New Yorkers Love. . . . .

Posted on May 14, 2014 by annetbell

In Love 22 Things People From New York State Love New Yorlgates and staying the hell away from Times Square on New Year’s Eve. http://www.movoto.com/ny/things-people-from-new-york-state-love/ Kristin Norton 1. Arguing Upstate Vs. Downstate Vs. Everything In Between We live in Rensselaer … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Adirondack Mountains, barbequee, Buffalo wings, cider donuts, Finger Lakes, Ice hockey and fishing, New York pizza, New York State, Niagara Falls, NY State Fair, sights, SPAC, Stewart's Ice Cream, Thousand Islands, Times Square on New Year's Eve, travel, USA, Wegmans | 10 Comments

Community and Versatile Blogger Awards

Posted on May 13, 2014 by annetbell

I would like to first thank Brian for including me in his Community Awards. Getting to know and having friends all over the world is one of the most incredible aspects of blogging…Oops, “incredible” is my adjective to … Continue reading →

Posted in awards, Uncategorized | Tagged appreciation, awards. Community Award, blogging, encouragement, thanks, Versatile Blogger Award | 35 Comments