Close to John & Yoko
John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent some time at the Queen Elizabeth, during a “bed in” to protest the Vietnam War carnage in 1969. We
May 24, 2012
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John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent some time at the Queen Elizabeth, during a “bed in” to protest the Vietnam War carnage in 1969. We
Non-Iranian readers seem to find the cultural aspect of my recent novel interesting and often ask questions about it at discussions. It was during one
Last night I had a fabulous dream, though it couldn’t have had a more bizarre setting. While the location seemed suitable for a wedding, I
As the events surrounding the One Book, One San Diego program approach, it’s hard for me to decide which is more important: My spot on
I have been thinking about this. What’s the deal with our fur suit? Seriously, have you Iranian men taken a look at yourselves coming out
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the 24th annual All People’s breakfast in honor of Martin Luther King. We had a good speaker
There are too many books out there with a desperate attempt at giving the dying Persian language a useless CPR. So far all I’ve learned
Raising kids, one needs to be nurturing and constantly encourage them. To give them self-confidence, one should never label them with negative traits. “Keep repeating
While Christians around the world are preparing to celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25th, the Persians are set to tribute one of their most festive celebrations
When I first entered through one of the city gates into Old Jerusalem I found myself squeezed amongst hundreds of people each holding an unlit
If you live in the Middle East there is only one way to enter the state of Israel, through the Kingdom of Jordan. From Amman,
I just came across this blog where the author lists the no-nos of behavior in a sexual relationship for women. I personally think a lot
Since I was a child I always noticed that those blond blue eyed kids at school or neighbourhood were somehow a rarity among us. They
Sometimes a loss is best left alone because looking back may entail a whole new defeat we can no longer handle. That’s how I felt
A couple of year have gone by since the The Kite Runner was published, but the book remains a best seller. Those of us who
As I put my shoes, watch, and neck chain in a bin, I pray that I have not left out anything that might trigger the
In a world that aims more and more satirical comments at Persians, most of us are learning how to turn a deaf ear. However, when
As vernal equinox draws near, once again I let hope enter my heart, fill me with its warmth, and prepare to welcome Norooz and all
The glass doors of the animal hospital close behind me, and I’m conscious of having left one of the best segments of my life behind.
It is a very sensitive time in Iran’s history. It is not clear what is in store for Iran. In as much as there are
There’s a peculiar phrase in Persian, “My hands have no salt,” which refers to having done much for others without receiving the due gratitude. This
My American friend and I are talking about kids. She’s upset over her son’s body piercing and is shocked to hear me mention the value
When I hear terms such as “New Year”, it sends my mind into the past to revisit the years that I have left behind. That
Ted Koppel strikes again, that’s all I could think about last night. But the truth is, I can’t blame him for my sleepless nights. He
Most Iranians who live outside of California, view LA as a whole different planet, one that they’d rather stay away from. Even some Californians consider
