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Happy Karwa Chauth

Posted on October 22, 2013 by annetbell

October 22nd, is celebrated  in Gujarat and  by  Hindi women in the north of India and Pakistan .  Married women are fast and pray all day for the safety, good health, and longevity of life of their husbands. These beautiful … Continue reading →

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Navona . . . Roman Gathering Place

Posted on October 22, 2013 by annetbell

  One day years ago, when we were with our children and a group of architecture students,  our children and I were in Piazza Novona just for a walk, when we saw cameras, scaffolding and crowds of people at one end … Continue reading →

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Fountain of the Four Rivers, Piazza Navona, Roma

Posted on October 21, 2013 by annetbell

This is an aeriel shot of one of the most famous  urban spaces in the world , and arguably one of the most beautiful in the city of beauty…..Roma.  When we stayed in the Allbego Sole, we were just blocks … Continue reading →

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Five Days at Memorial by Sheri Fink

Posted on October 21, 2013 by annetbell

This Wednesday is the discussion over lunch of our book group.  It is  our selection for  discussion this month.   The author is a medical doctor and award winning      journalist named Sheri Fink.  This is a book which struggles … Continue reading →

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Gravity

Posted on October 19, 2013 by annetbell

We saw this yesterday and it is amazing. Try to see it in 3D at an IMAX theater or on the largest screen available. You will leave having not a clue how it was made. Good story as well as … Continue reading →

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Back and Forth

Posted on October 18, 2013 by annetbell

Many houses in the United States with large enough porches have swings as a part of the seating arrangement. We had a late Victorian shingle style house  with a wrap around front porch. Just at the entrance was a redwood … Continue reading →

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Autumn in New York

Posted on October 17, 2013 by annetbell

Well, technically New York is not New England but we have the same beautiful Maple Trees as does Canada. These are the trees with the vivid red and orange colors that people visit this area to see in October  And … Continue reading →

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Palitana, Gujarat, India from 2/13/13

Posted on October 16, 2013 by annetbell

Our trip began at five in the morning for a one-way five hour tour coach ride. Travelling in the country is slow going as many of the roads are only two lanes. It was quite nerve wracking as I had … Continue reading →

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Bengal or Indian Tigers

Posted on October 15, 2013 by annetbell

Bengal or Indian Tigers were added  to the list of endangered animals in 2010. Sadly, there have been five killings in India just this year. The unique skins ,which are like snowflakes in that no two are alike, bring a … Continue reading →

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The Chand Baori Vav. . . . .The Dark Knight Rises

Posted on October 14, 2013 by annetbell

Gujarat and Rajastan rulers invented clever methods for storing water in response to the semi-arid climate, seasonal changes, and cultural and religious practices in their states.  Vavs (step-wells) are subterranean structures that store drinking water, provide a resting space to … Continue reading →

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