Extra-terrestrial cravings
My Armenian co-worker was trying to describe to me a dish from his country involving sweetened eggplants, a type of Armenian jam. I know what
My Armenian co-worker was trying to describe to me a dish from his country involving sweetened eggplants, a type of Armenian jam. I know what
While today's headlines focus on the war in Iraq, a different kind of war is being waged inside the United States border. Every day, little
One of my clients has given me a curious Nowrooz gift: It is a video depicting the life of Jesus Christ, dubbed in Farsi. He
On the occasion of my birthday, the timeless debate between my “Iranian age” and my “Khaareji age” starts up. For some odd reason that I
Last week I managed to break the bones of my bottom, for the second time. But before I begin to tell you the ins and
Since the beginnings of my puberty, many a moon ago, I discovered to my horror of horrors that I was hairy. It all started with
Everytime we are invited to an Iranian mehmooni (party), everything goes smoothly until dinner time. That's when my dad almost always causes a scene. How,
Khaaleh (Aunt) Mojdeh came running through the door, all excited. — “I saw Reza today!” She exclaimed, in response to my mom's inquiring look. We
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The other day, I was doing research on the United Nations Website, trying to find answers to some of our world's most poignant questions such
Aaaahhhh! The teenage years Too young to be admitted to night-clubs, too old to hang out with your parents. So, how are you supposed to
I am usually weary of charity functions. Being an Iranian, I have a genetic predisposition to doubting the integrity and legitimacy of charitable organizations, particularly
Been hearing a lot about camels lately. On the radio, on TV. In the shops and on the streets. In trains and in taxis. They
At mehmoonis, I always try to hide in a dark corner all night, hoping against hope that the hostess won't notice my absence from the
When she is not nose deep in books in the dusty library of some medieval-era college, my ammeh works “on the field”, helping educate disadvantaged