September 4, 2008
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Well hey, look at that. My birthday kind of surprised me this year (that might be a first). This is me at 9 days old. I still have that blanket. It is, of course, in perfect condition. I was born … Continue reading
August 19, 2008
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So if you know of anyone that is hiring, do let me know. I’ve got a nice little resume and work experience. Project/Event management type jobs, preferably, but I really don’t know where I’m going to end up. Quite … Continue reading
August 16, 2008
by sholeh
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The ingredients in the fridge were perfect for grilling, and so I decided to make a meal of it for the family. First, I made Persian kabob kubideh and rice. People seem to think that kabob is so difficult, but … Continue reading
August 1, 2008
by sholeh
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“Hey man, you gotta wipe the prints. They find the prints, you’re going to get caught. You gotta wipe the prints!” -young man on the phone, crossing the street at State and Randolph, downtown Chicago. hahahaha, yeah, that was weird. … Continue reading
July 1, 2008
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There are so many stories. Too many words. There are literally dozens of emails that I have not replied to. I want to, but am unable to write at the moment. I am having so much fun. Grandparents, family, … Continue reading
June 26, 2008
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When I was booking my plane tickets from Haifa to Chicago, I decided that I wanted to stop for two days in Turkey for sightseeing and pilgrimage. So…I did. Go here for the entire set of pictures. I arrived in … Continue reading
June 5, 2008
by sholeh
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It is that odd little vegetable that most people don’t seem to know what to do with. In the southeastern United States, we put it in gumbo or breaded and fried. As a kid, I loved going to restaurants in … 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 9, 2008
by sholeh
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2 months. 62 days. 1,488 hours. 89,280 minutes. <– My time remaining in the Holy Land. That is all there is to say about that, for the moment anyway. I’m busy working, over 60 hours a week now as things … 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
March 14, 2008
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…dawn prayers, with the sun warming me as I looked out over the city, this drowsy and noisy place that is home. 4 hours sleep, but my soul was so alive that it was worth it. I’ve learned a lot … Continue reading
March 5, 2008
by sholeh
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It is easy to get caught up in the excitement of the current election in the USA, but I feel that it is important to be very clear about how I, as a Baha’i, discuss these matters. I decided to … Continue reading
February 28, 2008
by sholeh
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I didn’t do anything for Ayyam-i-Ha last year…I am pretty sure I spent the Intercalary Days cleaning my house and reading. This year has been vastly different. On the first day, Tuesday, I spent the evening at my friend’s house … Continue reading
February 26, 2008
by sholeh
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Music in department stores is the same, no matter where in the world you are. As I wandered the one department store at one of the malls in Haifa last night with a friend, I realized that the piped-in music … 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
by sholeh
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It was time. My old design was buckling under the weight of plug-ins, time, and over-use. I decided about a month ago that I needed something new for my blog. I treat it so badly sometimes. It was like buying … Continue reading
February 13, 2008
by sholeh
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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
February 10, 2008
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The last week has been full of technological misadventures. I don’t know what is going on in the universe…but really, I could use some help! *sigh* – I bought a memory card for my camera on Wednesday. After taking several … Continue reading
February 1, 2008
by sholeh
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sometimes I wish you could see me my subtle moments, my tired eyes, my smiles and my gestures. my million ways of laughing and the way I wash dishes, the way I stare up at the stars and off into … Continue reading
January 28, 2008
by sholeh
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I wore these earrings today, which I bought a year ago: They’re metal and quite heavy. I walked over to a table at lunch where several of my friends were sitting. The guys immediately noticed the earrings and starting discussing … Continue reading