March 20, 2013
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I have been reflecting on the events of the last year, since March 21, 2012. It has been an absolute roller coaster. There have been challenges beyond my expectations, heartbreak, joy, travel, a beautiful summer, love, and a lot of … Continue reading
February 26, 2013
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You may be aware that there is a snowstorm in Chicago right now. There was an Ayyam-i-Ha party at the Baha’i National Center this morning, and after lunch everyone was sent home because of the impending storm (which had already … Continue reading
January 28, 2013
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After years as a home-recording outfit, We/Or/Me (which is mostly Bahhaj Taherzadeh) is making its first studio-based record. I highly recommend donating some $, because the music is awesome and it is great to support independent artists. Make sure good … Continue reading
December 7, 2012
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My friends have been busy. I’m sure I have forgotten someone, but y’all gotta let me know when you’re starting things. My supremely talented friend Andrew Johnson has come out with some gorgeous, limited edition prints of a few airport … Continue reading
September 14, 2012
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“In His Tablets Bahá’u’lláh says that were we able to comprehend the facilities that await us in the world to come, death would lose its sting; nay rather we would welcome it as a gate-way to a realm immeasurably higher … Continue reading
September 14, 2011
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On September 14, 2010, I received a phone call in the middle of the night from a friend with a voice full of tears. She told me that our friend Gavin Welch had passed away in a car accident in … Continue reading
April 12, 2011
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I have the blessing of many dear friends and am in my 20s. This equates invitations to 3-5 weddings per year, which is actually fun for me because I love this stuff. The insane wedding industry is not appealing, but … Continue reading
March 10, 2011
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My dear friend Laily has always had an eye for fashion and design, as evidenced by her blog and personal style. A while back she suggested a number of blogs to me, all of which were inspiring and interesting to … Continue reading
September 21, 2010
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I am mired in this in-between state, keeping emotions at bay and I can’t seem to process anything right now. My days are on the edge of frantic, the evenings a collapse into numb mindlessness. I am scattered, but to … Continue reading
September 15, 2010
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O my God! O my God! Verily, Thy servant, humble before the majesty of Thy divine supremacy, lowly at the door of Thy oneness, hath believed in Thee and in Thy verses, hath testified to Thy word, hath been enkindled … Continue reading
July 21, 2009
by sholeh
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Occasionally I like to bring web sites to your attention. I don’t arbitrarily pick sites…these are hand-chosen, finely tempered sites with class and sophistication. This post’s theme is “art & education”. First of all, my latest interview (in collaboration … Continue reading
July 2, 2009
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1. Gluten-free sugar cookies dipped in chocolate pudding are heavenly. 2. Aprons never fit me correctly. I always have to adjust them, which makes me ignore them altogether. But I really like the idea of an apron. 3. Driving a … Continue reading
April 27, 2009
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There it is. Moments that you can taste, hold in your hands and not let out of your sight. We sigh in vain after the past, we hold our breath and count the stars. Tonight my heart broke, mended, and … Continue reading
March 25, 2009
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There is something about traveling…airports, the unknown, the things that my eyes see that are different from everyday life. And for the life of me, I can’t seem to pack in advance…so I find myself trying to consolidate everything into … Continue reading
February 2, 2009
by sholeh
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Superbowl Sunday in the United States tends to be a day that people have parties, eat lots of junk food, and are glued to their flatscreen televisions to watch American football. On Saturday night I went to a friend’s house … Continue reading
January 24, 2009
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One day in February, a few friends decided to take a walk after lunch. Two young men and three young women took the stairs down the mountain, with no particular goal in mind. February in Haifa is warm during the … Continue reading
January 19, 2009
by sholeh
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The illustrious Sarah Lonning has a presence on the web. Be impressed. Navid shares music, often with commentary. Brilliant. I’ve been enjoying it very much. That odd fellow known as David Precht launched his site a while ago, and it … Continue reading
September 3, 2008
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The weekend before last I drove to Kansas City with some friends for the wedding that we now call “Lovefest 2008″, otherwise known as Andrew & Erin’s wedding. Here are some things that I learned: – You can’t rent a … Continue reading
August 23, 2008
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There are so many faces In each room, I turn and my heart fills with a million histories (I remember it all) There are two ways that I see: I see your smile and I feel your soul there is … Continue reading
August 21, 2008
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This weekend there shall be a convergence upon Kansas City, KS such as it has never seen. We are flying, driving, busing, and perhaps even walking to THE wedding of the summer. Too much? Nah. To say that we’re excited … Continue reading