Thank you

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Thank you Erin for setting up my blog on WordPress from Ahmedabad  and helping me get my first post on-line one year ago today. (This image is from WordPress to congratulate me for blogging for a year. )

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Thank you Christian Bell for suggesting  that I not use India in my title  because I might want to blog when my time in India was over. I did and I am now thoroughly hooked on the whole process.

followed-blog-1000-1xIronically this  came yesterday announcing that I now have 1000+ followers on WordPress, actually 1017 this morning.  And 312 other followers from  other various sites. I feel very happy to be  sharing this milestone and I thank all my new and old followers.  When I started, my goals  were  to leave some thoughts for my children , grandchildren and even great grandchildren as yet unborn, that they might know my thoughts in the future.  And I didn’t want a traditional travel log , but postcard images and posts of special moments.  It is amazing to me that that many bloggers would want to read my posts.  I write more consistently with a goal in mind.  Some of my former students in New York and Arizona read posts off and on. I had spent a lot of time sharing ancient civilizations with  them, and was thrilled they checked out incredible India!  I really had no idea about the joys of meeting people from all over the world, reading about places as yet untraveled by me, and  receiving and giving awards.  I received a few  award notifications in India, but just ignored them. I was just trying not to bore my readers and to post daily. I have at the moment, 325 posts. Not quite one a day, but almost.

With  awards come  the decision to participate or not.  I didn’t really want to post them on my page, but I did want to  thank people who enjoyed my blog and to encourage other bloggers when passing them on.  My awards are listed under Awards in  my categories, if anyone is interested.  I remember in June, the first award I decided to pass along, took me hours to get through the process.  Time has passed and I have gotten a tad faster, but it is without a doubt , a gift a love to send out the nominee notices.

Thank you to all who have read one or more of my posts, who have commented, followed, or liked. And thanks for today and whatever part you had in this moment.   For me, it is a moment to remember. . . . . .

Smiles and Blessings!                                                                                              Anne

This Is Incredible Blogging!

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Republic Day , January 26, 2014

26-january-2014-HD-WallpaperQuick quiz. . . . when is Independence Day?  Why is it not celebrated on its date?   August 15,  1947 was the actual date that the English left peacefully after 200 years in India.  Republic Day began on January 26, 1950 with the signing of the Indian Constitution.

For those who are familiar with weather in August in India, it is not the best for a huge military parade  and outdoor celebration because that is the very center of monsoon season when the rain blows in and descends in sheets to fill the rivers and wells for the whole year.   I couldn’t find that on line but it makes sense to me. Weather in January is lovely for visitors and  fine for Indians in wool coats and hats so the huge celebration for democracy is in January.

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This is Dr. Singh of the Congress Party which has been in power most of the time since independence 65 years ago.  He is a Sikh, recognizable by the turban.  He is also a trained (in England)  medical doctor.  His term is over when the national elections take place in May of this year.

The Indians learned many  things from the British, and one is elegant uniforms and long, majestic parades and ceremonies. There are videos on YouTube but they were so long, I knew you wouldn’t want to see all that.  This year there was live streaming during the celebration of national pride and hundreds of thousands have watched it.  I decided on a few images to  set the mood  for you to get a taste.  I actually watched some of this last year in 2013 from Ahmedabad on the TV.

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Dramatic, patriotic music, and marching to the tunes in perfect step!

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This is amazing.  . . . . uniformed soldiers with their  rifles, riding on camels!

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This is the camel guard stretched across the bridge, protecting  the PM  and dignitaries below!

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Here is the clash of antiquity and modernity.  My favorite shot!

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And what celebration in India is complete without dancers?

Best wishes to incredible India , the largest democracy on the planet, for many more prosperous years and “liberty and justice for all!”

Google Images, Public Domain

This Is Incredible India!

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Welcome Home, Hero!

This is the extended filming of the surprise welcome home for a young lieutenant by his hometown in Winter Park,  Florida. It is guaranteed to touch your heart!

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A Hero Who Says He Was Just Doing His Job!

This is an inspiring story of a neurosurgeon in Alabama who walked 6 miles to operate on a man who was deteriorating minute by minute due to a brain trauma.  Dr. Zenko Hrynkiw was the only brain surgeon on staff at this hospital , and because of the snow and traffic jam, driving was impossible. Instead of  being defeated by the elements, Dr. Hrynkiw set out walking from the hospital where he was when he got the call.  He helped push several cars  on his way, but still arrived in two hours, and saved the man’s life!

A man filled with talent, humility, and inspiration; thank you Dr. Hrynkiw!

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Super Bowl Costs Vs World Hunger Facts

This will touch your heart. If you don’t know Shaun Gibson from Scotland, check out his blog. It is one of my favorites written by one of my favorite bloggers! prayingforoneday.wordpress.com

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Shauny Blogging Award and A B C Blogging Award

shaunya abc-award Two of my blogging friends have nominated me for the blogs above. I am always very thankful for  awards and the knowledge that other bloggers are connecting with me and my blog.  I also love to pass the awards on!  Thank you  Kitty at  dearkitty1.wordpress.com for the Shauny Award and Shehanne at shehannemoore.wordpress.com for the A B C Award. Their blogs are great , visit their sites to check them out!

Shauny Award Many thanks to  Kitty for this recognition.   She has varied topics  on which she blogs, as do I . They include animals, peace and war, science, social justice, woman’s issues and the  arts. All presented with lovely photography.  Something for all of  you!   dearkitty1.wordpress.com

Rules: Show: humanity, love, be yourself,  and don’t gossip. Be respectful to all. Share 10  other blogger nominees whom you would like to acknowledge.

My Nominees for the Shauny Award  Are:

1.  poetreecreations.org

2.  theaxian.wordpress.com

3.  americanmales.net

4.  thegrowingstoneofhope.wordpress.com

5.  misbehavedwoman.wordpress.com

6.  jazzybeatchick.com

7.  goodfoodeveryday.wordpress.com

8.  abrahampacana.wordpress.com

9.  ericalagan.net

10.  maryaperez.com

Now for The A B C Award:

Thank you Shehanne for this award! We have been friends on our blogs for quite some time. Shehanne is a writer of  Smexy Historical Romances and lives in Scotland.  She has published several books and the latest was released on January 17th. She loves to write about sassy, unconventional heroines, and ruthless, strong men. You can imagine their worlds colliding.   She is also musical and interested to learn about other cultures and countries. I am amazed she reads my blog which is by far,tamer than hers!  Thanks,  Shehanne. . . . . . .   shehannemoore.wordpress.com

Rules for the ABC Award:

1.  Display the award logo.

2.  Link back to the person who nominated you.

3.  Nominate some other blogs that inspire you .

4. Work through the alphabet, yes all 26 letters, that describe or associate with you. A. . . B. . . .C. . . .I don’t like to describe myself but I love animals so I am  listing 26 animals that rock my world!

Alligator

Bear

Camel

Dolphin

Elephant

Flamingo

Giraffe

Hippopotamus

Iguana

Jaguar

Koala

Lion

Monkey

Nightingale

Ostrich

Penguin

Quail

Rhinoceros

Seal

Tiger

Urial

Vulture

Walrus

X-ray fish

Yak

Zebra

My nominees for the A B C Award:

1. everyonehasastory.me

2.  digestiblepolitics.worpress.com

3.  davidemeron.com

4.  happymoonaynay.wordpress.com

5.  eathealthystayhealthy.wordpress.com

6.  susipet.wordpress.com

7.  alanamunroauthor.com

8.  jordanandeddie.wordpress.com

9.  jeteliot.wordpress.com

10.  asterisk15.wordpress.com

Thank you to all for your wonderful blogs.  Happy Blogging!

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Goldie Blox Goes Viral

This commercial is the winning small business ad that will run tonight on the Super Bowl. The game was invented by a woman engineer who was often the lone woman in her engineering classes at Stamford. The one constant for women not cracking the “golden ceiling” is lack of math and science. Toy stores have already placed orders for this game, and word is that these stereotypes of “math and science is for boys ” and “dolls and princesses being for girls,” are on the way to being shattered.

Is this true in Indian education?  It seems most of the men I have talked to have an engineering degree and make changes to business  or something else, if they desire in grad school.   Is this true with the woman? Engineering, math, and science are seem to be the core education  in India.

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Lakemaid Beer Test Delivery by Drone

This small brewery is testing drone delivery of beer to the frozen lake in Minnesota. Ice fisherman, who are staying in the trailer homes on the frozen lakes,  call , and the beer is delivered. The owner is delivering free beer with no delivery charge, as a test for future sales.

When the story hit the news , the government contacted him. They sent a huge packet containing a  long list of regulations he was breaking. The beer store copied all the pages and in the process, their copier broke! Another example of the government squashing the entrepreneurial spirit!

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Frankly Speaking with Rahul Ghandi

The journalist Arnab Goswami  interviewed  Rahul Ghandi, the presumed candidate for Prime Minister  from the Congress Party, for 90 minutes of grueling inquiry.  There were questions about Mr. Modi and BBP, Gujarat communal violence, 1984 violence against the Sikhs when Congress was in power,corruption, AAP party, being part of the ruling Gandhi/Nehru family, this being Rahul’s first interview in 10 years,  charges that Congress has used cash for everything in many years, and questions of the authenticity of Mr. Ghandi’s degrees from Cambridge and studies at Harvard and his nickname of “Reluctant Prince.”

In my humble opinion, Mr. Arnab Goswami is an bright, educated, articulate interviewer.  He is trying to arrange a debate between Mr. Modi, Mr. Ghandi, and the Chief Minister, newly elected in Delhi,  Arvind Kejriwal of the AAP.  What great television that would be!  I hope all Indian voters will watch this. It is in English, but hopefully it is in Hindu somewhere.

This Is Incredible India!

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Day to Night. . . . .Kites to Lights

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As the light began to fade, no one was ready for the magic to be over and it wasn’t.  The sky began to fill with twinkling lights, a million flickering fire flies.

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Thanks Erin : http://erinmbutler.wordpress.com/2014/01/19/lanterns/

Actually not fire flies at all  but ancient,  delicate, brilliantly colored lanterns  fueled with one votive candle!

Enjoy the magic!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w3EnXib29U   Manekchowk Market

This Is the Incredible Kite Festival in Ahmedabad!

Images from Erin Butler, and Google Public Domain

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