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Architectural Decoration and Details in the Pols

Posted on July 23, 2013 by annetbell

Imagine the tales this door could tell of people entering it, through the years, and also about the designer and craftsman who made it. The homes in the Poles date back hundreds of years and yet much of the craftsmanship … Continue reading →

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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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Letter to Opinionated Man

Posted on July 16, 2013 by annetbell

Dear Opinionated Man: Just a quick note to thank you for your help on blogging in your eBook,  HarsH  ReaLiTy, I have to tell you that I bought it mainly because I was interested in your Adoption Story, which was … Continue reading →

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Dogs and Rabbits Behaving Strangely

Posted on July 16, 2013 by annetbell

Picture by Ambika Sambasivan, Yali Books, 2013 If you look closely at these pictures,  you see a most astonishing scene. . . .a rabbit chasing a dog. This is what Sultan Ahmed Shah saw while he was resting on the … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Blue Bird

Posted on July 14, 2013 by annetbell

Could  there be a more perfect bird for the National Bird of India, all dressed, not in a brightly colored  sari, but metallic  blue with tail  feathers to match, all opening into a lovely fan?  These  peafowls are native to … Continue reading →

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Super Sweet Blogger Award

Posted on June 24, 2013 by annetbell

Super Sweet Blogger Award Firstly I’ll like to thank kimberlyakinola for nominating me for this award. Thank you Kimberly!  If you don’t know this wonderful lady, you should visit her blog. So here are the rules: Thank the supper sweet blogger that nominated you. … Continue reading →

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“Nominating Four Outstanding Bloggers for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award”

Posted on June 21, 2013 by annetbell

Dear Readers and Followers, Imagine my surprise to be nominated by Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate (deodatusblog.wordpress.com)  for the “Very Inspiring Blogger Award”.  I am always  amazed that anyone would take their time to read my little blog. . . now this! … Continue reading →

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Dreamers and Doers

Posted on June 6, 2013 by annetbell

India is full of entrepreneurs…they are everywhere. People here are bursting the edges of society and living on the streets, eating on the streets, working on the streets,  and must work to survive on the streets. All over India there … Continue reading →

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South India Here We Come!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by annetbell

Early tomorrow morning, our group leaves for our trip to the South of India for temples, temples and more temples. We are leaving the computer here. When we went North, it was a nuisance because we could never get on … Continue reading →

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