my childhood is split into memories of many places early: South Carolina wrapped in memories of the ocean trees and hills playing in the red clay with lizards and toads Baha’i Feast with just two families (homefront pioneers) wrapped in…
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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…
My Persian grandparents are visiting right now. They left Iran after the 1979 Revolution, and have lived in the United States since then. My grandfather (Baba) is in his 90s, and my grandmother (Maman) is in her 70s. They are…
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…
Handwritten letters Outtakes at the end of movies Emails from my little sister Sing-alongs Laughing and not being able to stop Saturday morning brunches Hearing from you (I Like: #1,#2,#3, #4, #5)
There were boxes of old books in the parking garage today, marked “FREE!”, with that musty smell and slick dust feeling. We dug through them, hugging the discoveries to our chests. The tip of my nose starting twitching, the usual…
I miss watching Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes with my dad. My mother used to encourage us to set traps and build fortresses in the basement on cold Chicago days…or any other day. 1/3 of the times I climbed…
I was born on a Sunday. One of my favorite stories is about when my parents brought me home from the hospital. My parents put me in my crib, and they say (here my dad always jumps in and states…
I start my Baha’i pilgrimage tomorrow. The last time we went was in 1997, so I was 14 at the time. A lot has changed in Haifa since then…the Terraces were finished, the Arc project was completed, etc. It is…
It has been a busy week. Friends & family in town on pilgrimage, a consultant in the office, and social engagements. Whew! Today started another work week (remember, we work Sunday-Friday noon here), and I must say it was one…
Part of the wonderful thing about being home at my parent’s house is access to a really great kitchen. It is so clean, so wonderful, so well stocked! I was able to make gluten-free brownies, my famous spaghetti (which is…
Its funny. I’ve known since September 4th (my birthday) that I would be moving, but actually putting it into words and posting about it was another matter entirely. I guess I can talk about it now, since I recently stopped…
This coming holiday weekend has special significance, since my birthday is one week from today. That is, September 4th. This weekend also promises to be very busy. Friends in from out of town, family, and several events, some of which…
I like bird nests. My sister and I used to collect them as children, along with any eggshell pieces we would find discarded. I like birds, too. But when a bird interferes with my everyday life, I get a little…
Last Tuesday I went with my father and sister to the Girodet exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago. Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson (1767�1824) was a French painter, and the exhibit is overwhelming. I must say that he is my…
Yesterday I heard the voice of myself at age 4 I spoke with a Persian inflection as I said prayers into the microphone age 5 I read from a children’s book not recognizing myself as I realized the strength of…
That we’re floating in space… 10 EASY points to whoever guesses the song first. And no cheating by using Google. Anyways, I am out in the middle of nowhere and loving it. I love the mountains, the sun, the stars…
I loved the Botanical Gardens in Atlanta. I went with my grandma, uncle, and cousin, and it was just fantastic. There was a whole section in the greenhouse devoted to orchids of all varieties. There were also birds flying around,…
The first flower is the Baha plant I put in the back yard years ago. I planted it, and it has survived Chicago winters, summers, too much & too little watering. And I don’t have to do a thing.
The following was dictated by my sister Gloria while I typed (the only way I knew I’d get a guest entry). Thanks, G! The Best Thing About Summer: When I was younger, I used to think it was the ice…
It is snowing. Minnesota is a great place. Have a great weekend, everyone. 🙂