February 19, 2013
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I wanted to write a story about everything the pieces of days taking over the peaceful nights where your voice keeps me going how quickly time passes and how very little time has passed. We are building up moments to … Continue reading
December 15, 2011
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The simplest thing when you need a quick dessert that looks fancy, or when the pears on your table are starting to go a little brown. Ingredients: 1 pear 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon … Continue reading
September 19, 2011
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I feel like I got cheated out of my summer. I don’t know where it went. Today was an especially crazy Monday, and I needed something to unwind after a long day, but I really don’t need to eat more … Continue reading
August 11, 2011
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I took a camp chair, some books, and a sandwich and carbonated doogh (yogurt drink) to the beach a few nights ago. The doogh fizzed a bit when I opened it, and I had nothing to clean up my hands, … Continue reading
August 2, 2011
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I was making spaghetti tonight and didn’t notice anything special outside through my kitchen windows. I left the kitchen for a bit to do some things in the living room, and when I went back to stir the sauce, I … Continue reading
June 30, 2011
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I finally bought a photo-editing program, Adobe Lightroom 3 (it was on sale). I’ve been using free programs for years now, but this is a lot more powerful, and also allows me to sort my photos and upload them easily. … Continue reading
May 16, 2011
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I forgot to write about an incident that happened on March 4, 2011. Well, maybe it isn’t so much that I forgot. It was slightly embarrassing and hard to convey without photographic proof, so I let it slip out of … Continue reading
July 11, 2010
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When I was little, I loved bleu cheese salad dressing. If ever given a choice, I would choose that. I don’t know why, especially because I find it rather revolting now (especially since it usually contains gluten). Most salad dressings … Continue reading
April 13, 2010
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For the Chicago Naw-Ruz celebration I made Persian dolmeh. I had lent my favorite cookbook to a coworker, and realized that I needed to take another look at the recipe. A quick Google search confirmed my fear: there were no … Continue reading
January 20, 2010
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I looked at the ingredients in my kitchen last week and realized I had the ingredients for a full meal (shocking, these days, since I’m rarely home!). So why not? Ingredients 1 lb chicken breast, diced into cubes 1 package … Continue reading
December 17, 2009
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Sholeh’s bookshelf: currently-reading 1421: The Year China Discovered America by Gavin Menzies Abdul-Baha in America by Robert H. Stockman Sholeh’s bookshelf: read Understanding Death: The Most Important Event of Your Life by John S. Hatcher You are Not a … Continue reading
November 19, 2009
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I realized recently that my meals have been consisting of a lot of Thai take-out and Mexican food. While this is delicious, it is not always healthy and I missed cooking. Last night I picked out a few ingredients from … Continue reading
September 29, 2009
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Today can only be called the Day of Ridiculous. It really started last night, when I was baking and cooking up a storm, and set off the smoke alarm at 9:30 pm. My neighbors must LOVE me. This morning I … Continue reading
February 4, 2009
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Lately I’ve been seeing more music by artists who are Baha’is, and thought I’d share some with you. Everyone has different taste in music, of course. I know a lot of musicians, so I’m only going to highlight a few … Continue reading
November 27, 2008
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This afternoon I experimented with apple cake. I had to make something for a Thanksgiving party, and we had a lot of apples. So I found a recipe in a very old cookbook, and modified it because it was completely … Continue reading
August 14, 2008
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It makes me less lonely when my friends are writers: I feel their souls next to me when I read their words. There are a few things that make me smile, no matter what. At the moment all I can … Continue reading
June 19, 2008
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Just a quick post to let everyone know I am home in Chicago. Turkey was beautiful, and I will write more about it later. I just walked in the door and I want to spend time with my family. Much … Continue reading
May 25, 2008
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A brunch, as I usually do, with several dozen pancakes, bacon, eggs, potatoes, and the like. A quick run up the mountain to take a picture. An afternoon of discussion, ordering dinner to be eaten with chopsticks. An evening with … Continue reading
May 19, 2008
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Yesterday I felt sort of miserable. And then last night it morphed into a full-blown virus of some kind. These are a few anecdotes for you to enjoy: 1. I watched Season 6 of Scrubs. And half of Season 7. … Continue reading
March 24, 2008
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I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that … Continue reading