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“Travel” by Anthony Bourdain

This weekend, I am traveling to Virginia again, but this time  for a family wedding. I loved this quote and have been saving it .  Yes, I know that the travel or journey metaphor is over used. . . . … Continue reading

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The Great Dictator, David Hayman on Scottish Independence

The beauty of these words made me weep and not only for the hope of the Scottish people but for America.  The country she used to be and with the determination and will of the people  and God’s mercy and … Continue reading

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Special Market in Amersterdam, New York

http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S3498734.shtml?cat=300 I was thrilled that my friend Judy  pointed this out to me.  Please check out my post for KFC Ahmadabad and their “special ” restaurant! https://talesalongtheway.com/2014/04/23/good-citizen-in-india-kentucky-fried-chicken/   This seems like a good idea all the way around. Why aren’t … Continue reading

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Music Monday, Josh Groban and the African Children’s Choir sing ‘You Raise Me UP’

  To me, this song has a universal theme and could be song to a lover, a family member, or friend . It is could be song as a inspirational spiritual song of devotion.  I love the choir as part … Continue reading

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Give Your Best Anyway by Mother Teresa

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A Hero Who Says He Was Just Doing His Job!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gteFYcqez0 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 … Continue reading

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Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

Many thanks to  my friend Prakriti  at prakritisingh.wordpress.com for nominating me for this award.  She is fairly new to WordPress and doing an awesome job sharing traveling and nature posts. She strives to be an original thinker and doer, and … Continue reading

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WordPress Family Award

My dear  Dimple at shivaaydelights.wordpress.com nominated me for this WordPress Award about a month ago. Family is very important to me so this is heart warming. Family has people with many interests which is gratifying as Dimple is a master … Continue reading

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Blog of the Year Award, Influential Blogger Award and Sisterhood of the World Award

Second star, though I can’t figure out how to do that!     My dear friend at painttheworldwithwords.wordpress.com has nominated me for all these awards and I am overwhelmed by her support and generosity. I am sending out one post … Continue reading

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Ferel Dogs ( From February, 2013)

They come in various colors, white, a ginger  brown, black, and  mixtures of the three. A few have long coats and all have pointed  snouts. And they are not pets, or so we thought. The dogs live in the street scrounging … Continue reading

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