Tag Archives: traditions

Why Not Change the World?

Posted on March 31, 2016 by annetbell

RPI students protest policy on student union Trustees to decide level for autonomy after protests By Bethany Bump Times Union, Albany, New York Updated 8:27 pm, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Yesterday was a day unlike any I remember in Troy, New … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged money, peaceful demonstration, peaceful project, power, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, RPI, student run Student Union., students, traditions, tuition, Why Not Change the World? | Leave a comment

The Rest of the Story !

Posted on July 14, 2015 by annetbell

We met a young Indian couple, at a dinner party with friends who are both physicians, while in India. He was an Ear, Nose and Throat doc and she an OBGYN. She had lots of stories with which to … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged birth of a girl sorrow, birth of boy celebration, culture, gender equality, gender selection, India, Indian dowry, Indian education for girls, money for girl's independence, Piplantri, traditions, tree planting | 1 Comment

It All Starts with a Birth of a Girl

Posted on July 13, 2015 by annetbell

MAY 21, 2015 This amazing village in India plants 111 trees every time a girl is born by Chelsea White Every culture has its own traditions surrounding the birth of a child, but this one might be my favorite. In … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged culture, eco-conscious tradition, India, planting 111 trees., traditions, trust for girls to be independent, Women in India, work for gender equality | 12 Comments

Bell Family Thanksgiving Salad

Posted on November 25, 2014 by annetbell

Lots of you know, I am not a cook, I don’t like to cook, and I don’t really do it well. I personally think people do things well they choose to do well, with enthusiasm and work. Well as we … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged cooking, Giving Thanks, Layered Salad, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving tradition, traditions | 6 Comments

Yogurt for Lunch

Posted on July 16, 2014 by annetbell

Yesterday, Grace, Henry, Alice and I had lunch together. It was not an ordinary burger or pizza lunch. We had make your own yogurt sundaes and that was all! I always think that you should eat dessert when you … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged 16 Handles, blogging, candy, children, dessert, frozen yogurt, grandchildren, marketing, memories, pay by weight, photography, toppings, traditions, yogurt for lunch | 13 Comments

Onondaga Nation of Champions

Posted on April 27, 2014 by annetbell

http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/onondaga-nation-champions-23479433 My grandson, Parker, is playing lacrosse on the Onondaga Nation. He has had a handmade stick since he was a little boy and he is now 8. His family moved to Skaneateles last year while we were in India … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged 1000 year old game, ancestors, box Lacrosse, braided hair, game, Iroquois Nation, Lacrosse, Longhouse, Onondaga Nation, play, symbols, Syracuse NY, traditions | 31 Comments

Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2014 by annetbell

Today is the day many people celebrate by giving cards, flowers, candy or gifts to the ones they love. Have you wondered why? The story goes back to the ancient Romans where two versions exist. The Romans celebrated the god … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged blogging, Christianity, gifts, legends, love, photography, Rome, traditions, Valentine's Day | 21 Comments

Henna Hands

Posted on October 6, 2013 by annetbell

The first weekend we were all in Ahmedabad, we were off to the market in the old city. The crowds, the stalls, the food, the animals were just overwhelming! One of my earliest ever posts was about this visit. ( … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged family, henna cosmetics, henna hands, India, Indian wedding, photography, traditions, travel, wedding | 29 Comments