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The Dragon’s Loyalty Award

Posted on December 9, 2013 by annetbell

I want to thank my dear friend Shaun from Scotland who gave me this wonderful award. I am still not sure if I am the dragon or the beautiful maiden, but I am delighted to accept. I do want to … Continue reading →

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Indian Haircut!

Posted on December 9, 2013 by annetbell

This is, of course, the choice of most Indian people for haircuts.  Indian hair is thick and luxurious and the envy of most white westerners.  The barber sets up his stool, fixes his mirror, and is ready for business. I … Continue reading →

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The Modi Wave Turns into the Anti-Congress Tsunami

Posted on December 8, 2013 by annetbell

This man from the Indian state of  Rajasthan has voted and he shows us with the ink mark on his finger. His state had been governed by Congress representatives since 2008 ,  but that party has been resoundingly defeated in … Continue reading →

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December 7, 1941 – A Day of Infamy

Posted on December 7, 2013 by annetbell

Seventy-two years ago today, The Imperial Japanese Navy attacked the American Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.  The Japanese had detailed planning and flawless execution and the Americans were caught off guard and ill prepared on that Sunday morning at … Continue reading →

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Weeping

Posted on December 6, 2013 by annetbell

Originally posted on Veraiconica's Blog:
http://youtu.be/kwc2QC2IYz0 The song “Weeping” is performed by Josh Groban. Weeping was written by a South African soldier, who was fed up with apartheid (the whites ruling the blacks). Josh Groban heard the song while…

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Happy St. Nikolaus or Nicholas Day !

Posted on December 6, 2013 by annetbell

This morning many  children in Europe jumped out of bed to check their boot or shoe outside their bedroom door for sweets, toys, oranges or money!   Many thanks to my friend Andrea who reminded me.  You all know I … Continue reading →

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Modera Sun Temple ( from 2/08/13)

Posted on December 6, 2013 by annetbell

The picture on my first entry was taken on our visit to this temple constructed in 1026 AD. It is not at present a place of prayer and worship which we knew immediately because we weren’t instructed to remove our … Continue reading →

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I am so pleased, honored, and surprised that my friend Diana has nominated me for these two awards. For the sake of time, I decided to do one post including all the information needed for both awards. I want to … Continue reading →

Posted on December 5, 2013 by annetbell | 48 Comments

Family That Rides Together. . . . . .

Posted on December 4, 2013 by annetbell

This is a picture of the way it is . . . . roads in a country with 1.3 billion people travelling together.  In fact, this looks like an intersection we passed often on the way to and from Alpha … Continue reading →

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A Dickens Christmas Celebration in Skaneateles

Posted on December 3, 2013 by annetbell

It seems that this celebration in Upstate New York is known by just about everyone to whom  I mentioned it.  As you might remember , my son and his family are living there now.  This quaint village  is located on … Continue reading →

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