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Bhadra Fort. . . . Ahmedabad’s Royal Citadel

Posted on September 19, 2013 by annetbell

Many of my posts have explained places within the medieval walls of the old city of Ahmedabad such as the Pols, Manek Chowk,day  market and night eatery, the wonderful markets, architectural decoration and details,  Friday Mosque, and now I want … Continue reading →

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Summer Sun Award

Posted on September 14, 2013 by annetbell

Oh, it is still summer, isn’t it?  My friend Shehanne Moore honored me with this award several weeks back and I am just “getting it done” now!  The really cool thing is that Shehanne started this award and then it … Continue reading →

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Aftermath of 9/11/01

Posted on September 12, 2013 by annetbell

In October, 2001, I had two visits to New York. The first was a school  trip I had organized for families to the Bronx Zoo.   It was a Saturday and the bus was ordered,  all the money was collected, … Continue reading →

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My Story. . . . .9/11/01

Posted on September 11, 2013 by annetbell

It was a  Tuesday and a crystal clear fall morning, September 11, 2001.  My sixth graders were in art first period, and I was doing planning for the week. The principal  popped in and  said, “Turn on your TV!”  Seeing … Continue reading →

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FabIndia

Posted on September 9, 2013 by annetbell

India and shopping….this is for me! I actually found out about these lovely stores near the end of our time in India. We were spending the weekend with some friends in Baroda. I noticed the lovely bed covers and asked … Continue reading →

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Asiatic Lions

Posted on September 8, 2013 by annetbell

Very soon after we arrived in India, talk began about a safari. We decided on Gir because of its proximity to Ahemedabad.  The preserve is about the size of Houston, Texas.  In its past, it was a royal  hunting reserve, … Continue reading →

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Child Labor

Posted on September 4, 2013 by annetbell

Monday, writing about Labor Day, reminded me of a morning in Cairo, years ago.  We stayed in a great hostel called Garden City House.  It was full of professors and archaeologists, students, and academic people who travel to wonderful places … 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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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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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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