Sliding Thoughts

The blog of Sholeh Loehle

November 14, 2012
by sholeh
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Ducks

“When the Master was in the city Mrs. Goodall would drive Him and some of the friends (often including my father) to Lloyd Lake, a small lake surrounded by trees and flowering shrubs, in Golden Gate Park.  On the edge … Continue reading

June 26, 2012
by sholeh
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1912 Don’t Miss Out

I work with some pretty awesome people. They just released a new video, “Trick Shot Follies“, which is a “prequel” to this video. Chip and Meriwether just made Baha’i Fund education a lot more fun!

February 20, 2012
by sholeh
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My sad suitcase

I recently went to Florida for a work trip. At the end of a very long (and wonderful) week, we returned to Chicago tired and ready for home. My coworkers and I waited at the baggage carousel…and waited. Their luggage … Continue reading

May 16, 2011
by sholeh
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Stuck in the mud

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

April 6, 2011
by sholeh
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Driving D.C.

I was in Washington, D.C. to attend a friend’s wedding last weekend. It was a beautiful, special time that I feel blessed to have participated in. However. I have figured out why all of the politicians who are based in … Continue reading

March 2, 2011
by sholeh
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This is classic

Today is the first day of the Nineteen-Day Fast. I came home from Baha’i Feast last night around 9:30 pm, thoroughly exhausted but happy from spending time with the Baha’is in my local community. I baked banana bread, as the … Continue reading

April 13, 2009
by sholeh
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An open note, #2

Dear teenagers, Leaving chewing gum on the floor of the dressing room where my new boots can step in it is not acceptable. Neither is leaving fifteen prom dresses in a crumpled heap on the floor, forcing me to pick … Continue reading

April 6, 2009
by sholeh
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Persian Perfume

I should start my own perfume line.  It will be based on Persian cooking, mostly.  There will be “Kabob Koobideh“, which smells like it just came off of the grill, “Persian rice”, which has the fragrant aroma of rice and … Continue reading

April 4, 2009
by sholeh
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The Cat

I have never been particularly fond of cats.  They are less predictable than dogs, more aloof, and I am slightly allergic to them.  But cats and I usually come to a sort of…understanding, and avoid each other whenever we must … Continue reading