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Presenting “Rahimeh Andalibian”: A story of an Iranian-Preneur (4)

Shirin — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:16:28 +0000

Resilience, Love, Loyalty, Triumph, and Peace. These are the words that describe Rahimeh Andalibian, Author of “The Rose Hotel“, an Amazon best seller. I met Rahimeh at a book signing in Boston in November. I was unsure what her book…

Our Thanksgiving: not just on Thanksgiving

Shirin — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:23:58 +0000

When the general population thinks about Thanksgiving, they think about this: When I think about Thanksgiving, I think of this: We do have Turkey at our Thanksgiving… but there always seems to…

When “Goodbye” usually meant “Hello”

Shirin — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:05:01 +0000

This is something I have wanted to write about for a very long time. And I am going to bet almost all of you already know what is coming. …so let’s go back about 15 years… *At a party* Mom:…

Really? Can smoke sometimes actually be “good” for you?

Shirin — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:46:18 +0000

YES (kind of?). I have one word for you: Esfand. So, superstition is one of those concepts that we each have our own personal beliefs in. I wouldn’t even say Iranians are more or less superstitious than others. We all personally have our…

A Tarof Moment: Does anyone REALLY want to pay…? Yes!

Shirin — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:30:43 +0000

Two families are finishing up dinner. Waiter/Waitress asks if there is anything else they need. Both parties agree they are all set and ready for the check… And then IT begins. All wallets are reached for, hands push other parties…