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The Alhambra , Granada Spain

Posted on October 27, 2015 by annetbell

The exquisite Muslim calligraphy at the jewel of the Moorish empire, the Alhambra,  in Granada Spain. Google Public Domanin This is one of my all time favorite places i have visited,  even though it was years ago that we were … Continue reading →

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A Temple, a Living Fort, and a Camel !

Posted on October 24, 2015 by annetbell

Ranakpur is  the jewel in the Jain temple crown. Visiting these  temples is an exercise in pilgrimages.  I have shared  the 2.5 miles climb  up the 4000 steps  up to Palatana.  This temple is not up a mountain but the … Continue reading →

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Who Doesn’t Love the Bhangra?

Posted on October 23, 2015 by annetbell

The new PM of Canada, Mr Trudeau sure does! Thanks Judy!

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Pets at the Pantry. . . . ConSERNS-U

Posted on October 23, 2015 by annetbell

A cat and a dog at the food pantry?  Really? Well , not literally but figuratively. I have to admit that I was surprised that we have pet food donated by the animal shelters.  Why?   I have written about … Continue reading →

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“Sicario”. . . . a film

Posted on October 22, 2015 by annetbell

In Spanish, Sicario means hit man.   David and I saw this last weekend.  It is an intense drug trade thriller where you will be confused, at least at the beginning, as who are  the good guys and who the … Continue reading →

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Fragility of Democracy

Posted on October 21, 2015 by annetbell

Man killed by Indian mob. . . . The Indian Express  ( New York Times) Thirty-five leading Indian authors and poets have returned coveted literary award to protest the violence that is creeping into Indian corporate life under the Hindu … Continue reading →

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Discovery in the Mexican Reservoir

Posted on October 21, 2015 by annetbell

400-year-old church re-emerges from beneath Mexican reservoir Jess Staufenberg,The Independent | Oct 18, 2015, 06.25 PM IST The remains of a mid-16th century church known as the Temple of Santiago, as well as the Temple of Quechula, is visible from … Continue reading →

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A Generous Heart. . . . .Mother Henny

Posted on October 20, 2015 by annetbell

I hope people will have time to read about this extraordinary woman. There is so much hatred  today, as there  was down through history, towards the Jewish people. My thoughts have been that there are always good and bad people … Continue reading →

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Deafening Silence | Opinion | The Harvard Crimson

Posted on October 19, 2015 by annetbell

Last week in Israel, hundreds of terrorist attacks occurred around the country. But the world is silent. Source: Deafening Silence | Opinion | The Harvard Crimson

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Because You Love Them. . . . Helicopter Parenting

Posted on October 18, 2015 by annetbell

This is not a problem in developing countries where they are concerned for daily food and shelter.  I think we all can decide that we are raising our children to be productive adults. Please read this  review written by the … Continue reading →

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