Tag Archives: New York City

Thanks to my friend Judy, also a regular visitor to India, who posted this on Facebook. It is good for the rest of the world to know that kindness and love for our neighbors is alive and well in New … Continue reading →

Posted on November 5, 2013 by annetbell | 2 Comments

New York Kinda Day!

Posted on September 25, 2013 by annetbell

I was so excited when my architect decided to take a trip to New York to see the Le Corbuiser exhibit at MOMA ( Museum of Modern Art) before it closed this week. And I was invited to go … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged architecture, Artisanal, blogging, Grand Central Station, Le Corbusier, Metro North, MOMA, New York City, photography, Poughkeepsie | 27 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Aftermath of 9/11, appreciation, blogging, Bronx Zoo, firemen, fleeting life, New York City, photography, thanks | 12 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged 9/11/01, architecuture, blogging, New York City, photography, terrorist attack, World Trade Center | 77 Comments

9/10. . . .Then and Now

Posted on September 10, 2013 by annetbell

I have decided to write my memories of this horrible time in our history. This way, they will forever be in my family history for the children of my grandchildren to read and remember. As of this moment, I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged 9/11/01, memorial, New York City, One World Trade Center, World Trade Center | 40 Comments

The New York You’ve Probably Never Experienced!

Posted on August 1, 2013 by annetbell

I am thinking that you my blogger friends, even if you have been to NYC, have never seen the places I visited yesterday! It was for a belated celebration for Alice who was 7 years old last March, when we … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged American Girl Place, candy, dolls, Dylan's Candy Bar, Megabus, New York City, photographs, rickshaws, shopping | 12 Comments

Off to “The City!”

Posted on July 31, 2013 by annetbell

I hope that you all know that I am not arrogant, or I certainly hope you do. But I have to say that I love New York…the state yes, but especially The City! Living in New York state and sharing … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged 9/11/01, architecture, Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, France, history, Megabus, New York City, Statue of Liberty, World Trade Center | 23 Comments

Three Flawed Politicians

Posted on July 10, 2013 by annetbell

For those who have gotten past the title……thanks. This year there are two very unusual races in New York City. Former Governor Eliot Spitzer has just thrown his hat in the ring to run for the Comptroller of the … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged Christianity, elections, flawed candidates, forgiveness, India, Mr. Modi, Mr. Spitzer, Mr. Weiner, New York City, redemption, repentence, vote | 4 Comments

Washington Park Troy , New York

Posted on May 25, 2013 by annetbell

Forest gardening is the world’s oldest form of gardening, and dates back to 10,000 BC! Enough history. .. . This lovely garden is in the center of the block on which I live. As you can see from the sign, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged garden, Gramercy Park, Iron fencing. private parks, New York, New York City, phtography, Troy | 15 Comments