HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Aleta my beti (dau.)!! May you have a very special day, and a great year. Aleta was five days old on that special day when Alice and I met in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, all of us oblivious that someday we would be good friends in the georgeous city of Dhaka!!
Aleta is a good friend who, Alice and I have “adopted.” This year she is also Jensen’s (our oldest grandson) school teacher.
OUR APARTMENT as seen upon entering the door. This is especially for Cindy and Charles. The dining room on the left. The window of dining room is to the vent that runs the full heighth of our 9 floor apartment building. Down the hallway on the right you see my computer desk, etc. On the right you see a plant just at the end of the living room, and then the door to the kitchen next on the right. At the end of the hallway there is a bedroom to the left and the right.
JATIO SANGSHAD BHABAN the Parliament House of Bangladesh is one of the twentieth century’s utmost architectural structures. This stunning building was designed by famous architect Louis Kahn. It was made of mostly concrete and marble showing a rich blend of ancient and modern architecture. Use of different geometrical shape and floating outlook are some unique attractions of this glorious creation
Today September 11 brings back some sad memories for the world. I’m glad for the good relations between Bangladesh and the U.S.A.
BABY of Street-worker who is getting help. Hopefully the cycle will be broken and he will have a brighter future.
STREET SWEEPER in action on street beside the Parliament building. Years ago some Hindus were brought into the city to sweep the streets because they were of the caste of street-sweepers. Since this job pays better than some and there are so many jobless, others are applying for these jobs. This basically takes away some of the job security they used to have because no one else wanted to do this menial job. Each morning the whole city gets swept. They do a great job, which must be done again day after day!
FAKIR at Mirpur 1 Mazar. A fakir or faqir is a Sufi, especially one who performs feats of endurance or apparent magic. Another fakir who seemed more friendly invited me to come back at 7:30 pm for the “iftar” (breaking the fast). The mazar is a place where a Muslim saint was buried and a shrine has been built. Many people come here making wishes and then give alms to the poor, including the fakirs. It also has turned into a place where young street workers hang out.
WHAT IS THE FUTURE for this young Bengali boy? What is he thinking. Somehow, somewhere, sometime someone can give him hope for a future. Is this hope in “Digital Bangladesh?” He is holding a cellphone. Hopefully when he calls out for help, someone will help.
TERESA and Matthias the Miller cousins, cruising on Mazar Road near Mirpur 1 in Dhaka. I took this photo standing up in the rickshaw in front of them, and with the 50 mm lens, this is the best view I could get.
MOTHER WITH CHILD near Mirpur 1. She wanted new clothes for the upcoming holiday or at least some money to feed her child! We visited a Mazar (place where a Muslim Saint was buried) today. Many people come here to say their prayers and to give alms to the poor.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my Mom!! My mother (Fannie Jane Beachy Miller) on left from Sarasota, Fl, Mary Beachy Miller (Mrs. David L. Miller) from Kansas in the center, and on the right, Esther Beachy Zook (Mrs. Henry Zook) from Kalona, Iowa where the three sisters grew up. They are the daughters of Ananias Beachy and Ella Mae Shetler. My mother is celebrating her 86th birthday today. This photo was taken in the summer of 2006 in front of Henry’s house. David’s had just arrived from Kansas, and Mom and I from Ohio. I saw them greeting each other, noticed the similar dresses and decided this is a great photo-op and so here it is. 
MIRPUR RD, DHAKA on a bus heading for New Market shopping area.
MANNEQUINS? Can you tell the difference? I’m sure while shopping sometimes the girls felt like they were the mannequins! Teresa front (l) and Margaret front (r)! 🙂
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