Baha’i weddings are so unique…each couple’s style comes through in the ceremony. Two of my very dear friends got married this weekend, and I have to say it was one of the best weddings I’ve been to. There was the…
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Maysoon suggested that Andrew and Jinous make a video for my birthday. This is the result. I love you all so much.  —————————— Also, thank you to all of the lovely people who sent me “Happy Birthday” wishes…I can’t possibly…
“…as long as mankind shall continue to bestow more liberal applause on their destroyers than on their benefactors, the thirst of military glory will ever be the vice of the most exalted characters.” -Gibbon, The History of the Decline and…
Host: Sholeh & Jinous Location: Sholeh’s house When: Friday, July 7, 8:00pm Let me know if you haven’t received an Evite. All paparazzi will be barred from entering. Helicopters will be silenced and egos should be checked at the door….
singing along to music on a road trip scary gas station stops traveling on rickety bikes through the woods making s’mores each night on the campfire sharing a cabin with four other women watching sunsets laughing while stargazing naps in…
There are so many beautiful souls that suddenly surround my heart. Last night I saw that time and distance make us all stronger and the painful things less large. We will walk through these life lessons with heads high. I…
I have been to 38 states (including D.C.) in the USA. As of Thursday, I will have been to 39. I am taking a little vacation Thursday-Monday to Los Angeles to visit my best friend. Some of you may be…
One Magazine launched the Love issue today! Check it out. I try to write, and my hands refuse to translate the thoughts from my brain onto screen. I’m fighting them, but they prefer to sit back and take a break….
What with a surplus of weddings (Tajalli & Amir, Gavin & Kiyomi) and various other fun activities, I’ve neglected the poor blog. I’m so very sorry about that. On Friday, I accompanied the illustrious Shannon and the fantastic Andrew to…
Thank you for hugs. Thank you for laughter. Thank you for the New Food of Life cookbook and necklace. (mom) Thank you for a gluten-free dessert cookbook. Thank you for a ticket to a show. Thank you for such a…
The Persian Conference was…different this year. Some of the same people, and some new ones, and an extraordinary number of Chicago youth (Persian and friends of Persians). I went to as many sessions as I could, and spent the rest…
Every Sunday a group of Baha’is gather on a Chicago beach to play volleyball and enjoy each other’s company. I’ve not been able to go because of work and family commitments, but yesterday, I did. I’m going again next weekend….
The picnic that I go to every year, my favorite event of the entire summer…was canceled because of rain. It poured here all day. *sigh* So we made the best of it and got food at Maggiano’s and then went…
Thank God for a 3 day weekend. Apartment hunting, hanging out with friends, picnic, seeing my sister. So much to do! I was on a 3 am-11:30 am shift this week at work. I rotate to the different parts of…
Things I have learned this weekend: *When your friends play the guitar, goof off, and make drums out of tupperware, you know you’ve got cool friends…even if they like to play a game involving a Dictionary. *grin* *When you are…
Scene: Three happy youth driving back from a Baha’i event. Shannon is driving, Sholeh is in the passenger seat, Lev is in the back, leaning back with his eyes closed. Sholeh: Lev, do deer make noise? *long pause* Lev: Only…
honesty, respect, love, understanding, laughter, joy, anger, peace, security… They are reaffirmed every day for me. Today was simply wonderful. Human interaction is something to be treasured. Sleep well, everyone.