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“What do we leave behind, and what do we keep?” Guest Blogger (9)

Shirin — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 19:07:28 +0000

I am excited to share a “Persian Mommas” views and contemplations when she is celebrating the holidays. The dichotomy that many Iranian Americans feel with various holidays and traditions, and how they want to raise their children is very well…

2 weeks before Norouz…yup, Party Time!

Shirin — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 00:20:42 +0000

March arrives and typically one thought comes to my mind: “It is almost time to PARTY!” Ok, that is not the only thought. Really its about Iranian New Year approaching and the hope of some weather in which I can…

Jemma & Amir: A dating story, by Jemma Douglas, Guest Blogger (2)

Shirin — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 18:41:25 +0000

Some of the most interesting relationships are those that are intercultural. I have always thought about how they have become so much more common, but not without some surprises and new learnings. Meet Jemma & Amir. An American girl…dating an…

Presenting “AppTalia”: A Story Of An Iranian-Preneur (7)

Shirin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:37:00 +0000

Given Norouz is one of our biggest holidays, I kept seeing posts this past week on Facebook around new year, celebrations, pictures of friends from parties, etc. One particular post, however, stood out to me. It was “AppTalia“. I saw…

Norouz: My top 5 memories

Shirin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:19:02 +0000

Today is Norouz or “New Day” where we celebrate the Iranian New Year. A time to start fresh, create new goals, feel grateful etc. I always felt that this was a more appropriate time to celebrate the new year; when…

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…

We are always looking for it…

Shirin — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:30:01 +0000

We could be somewhere in the United States, somewhere in Europe, or even in the Middle east (!!). Although these places are all different, there is always one thing in common with our trips to these places. We. Are. Always.…

My Birthday, but Our Story

Shirin — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:14:56 +0000

I don’t typically want to write about myself too much and I really enjoy sharing stories of others. But given it is was my birthday yesterday, I will take this opportunity share our story. (I know you are thinking, “Oh,…

How Good Is Arash’s Persian? The Politics of Language & Identity in Diaspora Iranian Pop Music

Shirin — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:17:37 +0000

A nice post from “Ajam Media Collective” on language and the arts, when looking at various groups of Iranians (and other cultures!) and how they connect through art & music. Love this quote “Arash’s exchange in this interview makes it…