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Teen Darwaza

Posted on August 3, 2013 by annetbell

Teen Darwaza or the Triple Gateway is almost as old as the city of Ahmedabad. It is the only surviving and intact secular building built during the Mogul Ahmed Shah’s regime.  The three arches are 24 feet time and  built … Continue reading →

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Kingfisher. . . . Three Meanings

Posted on August 2, 2013 by annetbell

This is the White Throated Kingfisher which is one of the three families of Kingfishers found in India.  This bird was very visible in Gujarat where Alhmedabad is located.  They live near water, perch on tree limbs from which they … Continue reading →

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The New York You’ve Probably Never Experienced!

Posted on August 1, 2013 by annetbell

I am thinking that you my blogger friends, even if you have been to NYC, have never seen the places I visited yesterday!  It was for a belated celebration for Alice who was 7 years old last March, when we … Continue reading →

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Off to “The City!”

Posted on July 31, 2013 by annetbell

I hope that you all know that I am not arrogant, or I certainly hope you do.  But I have to say that I love New York…the state yes, but especially The City!  Living in New York state and sharing … Continue reading →

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Quintet of Radiance:Five Ennobling Awards

Posted on July 30, 2013 by annetbell

“Quintet of Radiance”: Five Ennobling Awards Posted July 30, 2013 Thank you Prasad  for nominating my blog for this award.  I am really happy to be a part of your world through this virtual space. Thanks for your encouragement and … Continue reading →

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Breakfast at the Track

Posted on July 29, 2013 by annetbell

The track at Saratoga was first opened for horse racing in 1863.  To put that in perspective, it was two years into the Civil War.  There were no battles of that war in this area. Every summer for six weeks, … Continue reading →

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The Home of Uncle Sam

Posted on July 24, 2013 by annetbell

Samuel Wilson of Troy, New York ,meat packer and entrepreneur, was the model  for Uncle Sam, one of our most recognizable national symbols, but I get ahead of the story.  In 1813, the United States got its nickname of Uncle … Continue reading →

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The Uttrakhand Tragedy: A first-person account

Posted on July 20, 2013 by annetbell

Originally posted on JSS Herald:
This is the first person account of my classmate Rikzin who was to witness the disaster which would claim the lives of thousands of pilgrims. Estimates vary — a little over a thousand says the government,…

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The Pols of Ahmedabad

Posted on July 20, 2013 by annetbell

The Walled City of Ahmedabad is a living labyrinth of over 600 neighborhoods locally know  as “Pols”. The word “Pol” is from a Sanskrit word that means “gate to an enclosed area.”  The  high buildings cast shadows on the tiny … Continue reading →

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She Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best

Posted on July 17, 2013 by annetbell

     Meet Mr, and Mrs Russell Sage. It is appropriate that his picture dominates the post because Mr. Sage was a very domineering figure in his professional and personal life. Do read on  to discover why Mrs. Sage is … Continue reading →

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