February 13, 2009
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This article on the Baha’i World News Service site is about the newest development with the long-suffering Baha’i community in Iran: reports have emerged that “…seven imprisoned Baha’is have been accused of espionage and other crimes and that their case … Continue reading
January 15, 2009
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After my last post yesterday regarding the situation of the members of the Baha’i Faith in Iran, six more Baha’is were arrested yesterday. One of them is a former employee of Nobel prize winner Shirin Ebadi, who is a defender … Continue reading
January 14, 2009
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It has been 9 months since leaders of the Baha’i Faith in Iran were arrested on 14 May 2008. They are still in prison, along with other Baha’is who have been arrested merely because of their beliefs. From a Baha’i … Continue reading
December 27, 2008
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The instructions are simple: choose your eleven favorite musical artists, then your favorite song by each, and provide a link (YouTube if possible) so the world can share in the crème de la crème of your musical tastes. This list … Continue reading
October 18, 2008
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In conversations with a number of friends, I have realized that while nearly all of us have multiple accounts on the internet for various reasons, very few of us have provided a way for these accounts to be accessed, maintained, … Continue reading
October 13, 2008
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I’ve been cooking a lot, since I’m not working. In between the bouts of kitchen experimentation, I put in job applications and cross my fingers. There are two dishes that I thought I would share with you. We ate the … Continue reading
April 30, 2008
by sholeh
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This is where I have been for the last week or so: http://news.bahai.org/2008convention Baha’i World News Service is doing a great job of covering the International Baha’i Convention, and I highly recommend checking out their stories and pictures…it will give … Continue reading
April 22, 2008
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The stinging, spicy aftermath of the largest salad she had ever eaten lingered on her lips and tongue. Blank pages stare at her hungrily. look around. One in the corner, with a calendar on her lap, the eraser end of … Continue reading
February 21, 2008
by sholeh
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March 31 of this year will be 7 years that I have been blogging. Actually, a little longer, because for a while I had the rudimentary beginnings of a blog on my personal web site in 2000. I’ve seen some … Continue reading
February 13, 2008
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My sites: Nineteen Months – an international collaborative news magazine using spirituality to inspire photographers/writers and in turn, inspire others. I am one of the editors and contributors to the site. Flickr Twitter Youtube Places I have contributed to SoulPancake Chick Flicks: … Continue reading
November 26, 2007
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I read an article today alerting me to a slightly disturbing facet of Facebook’s new marketing campaign: your online purchases at external sites are being shared with your friends on Facebook. Not only would you possibly be endorsing products (and not getting … Continue reading
November 11, 2007
by sholeh
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There is an absolutely amazing website that has been launched by the Bahá’í International Community about Bahá’u’lláh, who Bahá’ís believe is the latest Messenger from God. It has some very rare pictures and tells the story of His life in … Continue reading
September 14, 2007
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Abi tagged me nearly a month ago to do this meme, and in between the chaos of birthdays (I think I’ve counted about 6 that I’ve celebrated in the last few weeks!) and other things (like, you know, life), I … Continue reading
August 8, 2007
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So apparently using your television as a babysitter/parental replacement is not actually a good idea! Shocking, I know, but it appears as though those popular “Baby Einstein” videos and other similar educational shows actually do more harm than good. When I was … Continue reading
June 9, 2007
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Yesterday (June 8th) was the 6 month anniversary of my arrival in Israel. I celebrated by getting internet at home, which I’ve been resisting for quite a while. This weekend has been one of rest, movies (Ocean’s 13!!), and the … Continue reading
May 17, 2007
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I saw the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie last night. I really only enjoyed it for nostalgia’s sake, quite frankly. It was not as good as I’d hoped based on the trailer. I now realize how disconnected I truly am … Continue reading
May 8, 2007
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At Naw Ruz (the Baha’i New Year), the choir sang in the Seat of the Universal House of Justice for the Holy Day observance. If you look closely, you can see me in there. This video was put together by … Continue reading
April 11, 2007
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I’d like to say, for the record, that while I love being lazy and staying home once in a while, a couple of weeks worth of being trapped in your flat can do weird things to your brain. I’ve started … Continue reading
January 16, 2007
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I was feeling rather scattered about the books I’ve been reading while I’ve been in Haifa, and wanted it all in one place. I feel like it is easier to read here…I don’t have the distraction of tv & internet … Continue reading
June 20, 2006
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Most relaxing night EVER. I didn’t get home until 9:30 pm but it was for a good reason. Sometimes you just have to take care of yourself, to take the time so that you’re a productive member of society again. … Continue reading