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Mr. Modi

Posted on August 30, 2013 by annetbell

Opinionated Man(aopinionatedman.com) is asking for posts from people who value the importance of voicing his/her opinion. So here sits this white, American woman talking about Mr. Modi, the current Chief Minister in Gujarat, India! Why you might ask?  We stayed … Continue reading →

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Art Book Center, Ahmedabad

Posted on August 29, 2013 by annetbell

We kept hearing about this amazing Art Book Store from lots of professor and student types in Ahmedabad, but we didn’t visit until our time was quickly coming to an end.  You know the frantic plans of “we might not … Continue reading →

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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

Posted on August 28, 2013 by annetbell

David and I went to Walmart this morning after Starbucks. As we entered, I was struck with a flooding  memory  of  another Walmart, in Gilbert, Arizona several years ago. I was with my son and his family and we had … Continue reading →

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Camels, Ships of the Desert

Posted on August 27, 2013 by annetbell

I have always been fascinated with these magic beasts. There is a current  commercial on US  TV which always makes me laugh and  I am going to share with you.  ( Wednesday is called hump day in vernacular US speech … Continue reading →

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Reincarnation and Mummification

Posted on August 26, 2013 by annetbell

Hinduism is the  world’s fourth largest religion with seven hundred fifty million  devotees. It was founded in the North of India, 4,000 years ago near the Indus River.  This makes it the oldest exiting religion in the world. 80% of … Continue reading →

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The best explanation of the Middle East ever

Posted on August 25, 2013 by annetbell

Originally posted on Richard Bowker:
My son has headed back to the Middle East for a year (at least), so I have more than the usual interest in what’s going on over there.  He sent me to this Buzzfeed image…

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Time magazine breaks media taboo on epidemic of Black violence

Posted on August 25, 2013 by annetbell

Quite a dramatic position and I hope this will open a helpful dialogue .

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Pakistani Hero

Posted on August 25, 2013 by annetbell

I found this site of yesterday and just have to  add Humaira to my wall of heroes.  I am also including the post I made earlier about the CNN Heroes from India. These people will really touch and inspire your … Continue reading →

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Shine On Award

Posted on August 24, 2013 by annetbell

Many thanks to Deepa at http:// inspiringevolution.wordpress.com for so graciously  nominating me  for this award. Do visit her site to read excellent prose and poetry from one of the excellent, sensitive, inspiring  young  writers who are blogging. I have decided … Continue reading →

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21st century cannibalism

Posted on August 24, 2013 by annetbell

Originally posted on advocatemmmohan aksharaalu:
Syria flooded in the tears of citizens Hysteria affected rulers forgot it’s Great History Building castles on the graves of it’s bright future (kids) 21st century cannibalism of own children to lull the power hungry Let…

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