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The Sublime Taj Mahal!

Posted on May 1, 2014 by annetbell

   Originally posted on March 18, 2013by annetbell   Namaste. . . . . The Taj Mahal  is one of the world’s most famous and recognizable buildings. Remember a forlorn Princess Diana sitting on the famous bench, all alone?  Her prince was … Continue reading →

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Love in a “Lunchbox”

Posted on April 19, 2014 by annetbell

  If a slum dweller  in Mumbai can earn a million dollars on a TV game show, why is it not possible for an aging insurance man to find love in his lunchbox? ‘The Lunchbox’ is in limited release in … Continue reading →

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TV Action Stars Discovered at a Wedding!

Posted on April 17, 2014 by annetbell

We Really Are Rock Stars…….Action TV Stars!  Originally Posted on March 22, 2013 by annetbell It all began when our group was invited to a wedding reception here in Ahmedabad way back in January.We were included because one of the student’s uncle extended the invitation … Continue reading →

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Spectacular Video of Night Progressing to Dawn at the Golden Temple

Posted on April 12, 2014 by annetbell

  The Golden Temple….Part 2 The Langa Posted on March 26, 2013by annetbell Wandering through the narrow crowded streets to the Golden Temple, we were bombarded with requests to buy orange head scarves.Bare feet and covered heads are mandatory in the temple for … Continue reading →

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The Sikh Religion at the Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab

Posted on April 10, 2014 by annetbell

The Golden Temple Part I . . . The Sikh Religion  Initial Post on March 25, 2013 by annetbell Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine when I was taking a “Religions of the World” class in college, that years later, I would … Continue reading →

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Music Monday Eric Satie’s Three Gymnopedies

Posted on March 24, 2014 by annetbell

Erik Satie may be a name most of you will be unfamiliar with.  He was a  colorful French composer and pianist who lived from  1866- 1925 and was a member of the Parisian avant-garde. Satie was a sensitive, complex man … Continue reading →

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“Departures”, Best Foreign Language Film 2009

Posted on March 24, 2014 by annetbell

This is the first in a series of foreign films shown  at the  local library. The purpose is  to learn about different cultures through the tales they show in their films. The subject  in “Departures” is the rituals of death … Continue reading →

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David Defeats Goliath

Posted on March 22, 2014 by annetbell

I am mad about March Madness. . . . .For those of you are are not in the US, it is a tournament of college basketball teams, ranked by their wins and the difficulty of their season. Many have won … Continue reading →

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In a Garden? originally posted on July 7, 2013

Posted on March 21, 2014 by annetbell

In a Garden? This is one of my favorite posts.  Our north trip has now moved from Jaipur to Amritsar in the Punjab.  This story will touch your heart. . . . . . A garden is a peaceful place … Continue reading →

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Beware the Ides of March !

Posted on March 16, 2014 by annetbell

It was the year 44 BC and Julius Caesar was at the top of his game, or so he thought. A respected seer had predicted his assassination on the Ides of March (March 15).  As he walked to the Theater … Continue reading →

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