March 24, 2010
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Some of you may remember a little photoblog project I was a part of called “Nylon Parla“. Well, things have evolved a bit. Introducing: Nineteen Months. We are a group of photographers from all over the world who are members … Continue reading
March 21, 2010
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This is the Baha’i new year (167 B.E.). I am feeling…settled, at peace. I seek out peaceful things, spaces, and sometimes people these days. Other times, I want to be surrounded by crowds. The Naw-Ruz post for nineteen days is … Continue reading
March 8, 2010
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My photos are up over at nineteen days, the photoblog about the Baha’i Fast. Check it out, leave a comment (here or there), and definitely check out the photos from the 6 days of the Fast so far. I’m stunned … Continue reading
March 2, 2010
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As I was reflecting on the Baha’i Fast, I remembered my time in Haifa, Israel. I was lucky enough to participate in two years of the fast while serving there. The photo below was taken from my flat one early … Continue reading
February 26, 2010
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Are you doing anything special this year to celebrate Ayyam-i-Ha? What things did you do as a kid, if you grew up as a Baha’i? If you don’t know about this time of charity, gift-giving, and celebration, what would you … Continue reading
February 23, 2010
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I have really bad luck when it comes to weather and moving. In the last 8 months I’ve moved 4 times, and each time there has been some sort of precipitation. Every. single. time. I went back to check the … Continue reading
February 8, 2010
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What?! Yeah, well, I’m nearly as surprised as everyone else, trust me. 6 months ago I was all about leaving Chicago. Then, as time went on, I realized that I love Chicago, my job is amazing (almost as much fun … Continue reading
January 22, 2010
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It seems like I spend a lot of time snapping photos, editing, and posting. I try to post photos within a week of taking them, mostly because I feel like it is a waste to just keep them on my … Continue reading
January 11, 2010
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What if all you wanted to do was improve the lives of the people around you, assist with education of all people and obtain an education, and be able to worship without fear of persecution? We know these things to … Continue reading
January 1, 2010
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This Gregorian year was full of changes, travel, friends, family, and many good things. I’ve been avoiding most of the “end of the year” lists that take over our media at this time of the year, but of course I … 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
December 16, 2009
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Nylon Parla is back, folks! That’s right. We have a new crew, new photos, a new mission, and we post every 19 days (which is how long a Baha’i month is). We take a photo on a particular subject (this … 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
November 9, 2009
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A small group of us drove up to Wisconsin a few weeks ago to go apple picking. I spent more time taking photos than picking apples, but I still had a great time. For Halloween I had a lot of … Continue reading
October 26, 2009
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I was driving to a Baha’i event on Saturday, and my sister was in the car with me. As we rocked out to some Phoenix, a nicely formed little spider dropped down from my visor, right in front of my … 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
September 1, 2009
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This book “is the personal account of an interracial family’s struggle against pervasive racism in the U.S. and the horrors of the civil war that plagued Rwanda in 1994. Raised in the American Midwest, author Elizabeth Gatorano, who is White, … Continue reading
August 31, 2009
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“When we see the condition the world is in today, we must surely forget these utterly insignificant internal disturbances, and rush, unitedly, to the rescue of humanity. You should urge your fellow Bahá’ís to support you in a strong effort … Continue reading
August 18, 2009
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The trial of the seven Baha’i leaders in Iran has been postponed. As this New York Times article so aptly put it: “The Bahais have long served as the proverbial canaries in the coal mine of Iran’s theocracy.” Injustice against … Continue reading
July 28, 2009
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After several years of desperately wanting a digital SLR camera, I finally gave in and bought a Canon EOS 1000D. I am having fun, and I actually do carry it everywhere with me. Unfortunately I haven’t had a chance to … Continue reading