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Iran, Tuesday Takes

Tuesday Takes: The Persian Rug

September 22, 2020 by Patti 4 Comments

The Persian Rug. While in Iran, we spent time in the City of Kashan. It is the city in which Abi was born and where many of his relatives still live. We were graciously invited to the home of his Aunt Nahid. She has the gift of weaving extraordinary Persian rugs.

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Iran, Travel Abroad, Travel Tips

What You May Not Know About the People of Iran

January 8, 2020 by Patti 10 Comments

To say the least it’s been a rough start to the new year, the new decade.  I’m not sure anything more could happen to make the headlines around the world any worse, but I shouldn’t jinx it.  The images and reports coming out of Australia are heartbreaking.  Puerto Rico has declared a state of emergency after a series of earthquakes, and hundreds of thousands protesters, led by the courage of a seventeen-year-old girl, are taking to the streets every Friday around the world, to bring awareness to climate change.  And, of course, the contentious conflict between the US and Iran, which has me thinking of our travels through Iran.

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Holiday Cheer, Iran, Travel Abroad

Celebrating Norooz, the Persian New Year

March 21, 2017 by Patti 16 Comments
Norooz haft seen
Norooz and the Haft Seen

In March of 2015 we were in Iran celebrating Norooz, the Persian New Year, with our BIG extended family. It was my first trip to Iran and it was quite the exciting experience to see the whole country come together in celebration of spring and the new year. It is the #1 celebration in the lives of the Persian people.

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Iran, South of the Border, Travel Abroad, Travel Tips

Travel Advisories: Can Common Sense Prevail?

February 12, 2017 by Patti 10 Comments

What are travel advisories? I’m guessing most everyone knows the terminology, but what exactly is a travel advisory? The actual definition can be somewhat daunting but as with all things in life, there are two sides to every story.

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Aunt Nahid & The Persian Rug

August 23, 2015 by Patti 12 Comments

“To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug.”  – Helen Keller

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Putting a Face on Iran: Life’s Bread

August 16, 2015 by Patti 6 Comments
Life’s Bread

Standing in the kitchen preparing stir fry veggies and fried noodles for dinner, I giggled to myself as I watched Abi slice a piece of sourdough bread for himself.  Homemade Chinese food with a slice of bread.  Makes me smile every time.  Life’s bread.  I swear it’s in the Persian gene pool.

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Iran, Random Thoughts

Jon Stewart is Leaving the Daily Show

August 5, 2015 by Patti 6 Comments
Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart is leaving the Daily Show.  I honestly don’t know how I’m going to survive the 2016 presidential election without my touchstone of sanity – Jon Stewart.  In my book the man is brilliant. He never misses a beat and there are no better moments on television than when he points the finger of hypocrisy at those so deserving.

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Putting a Face on Iran: Abyaneh ~

July 19, 2015 by Patti 10 Comments

Abyaneh, with soil the color of rich terracotta and residents dressed in cultural garb dating back centuries, a walk in Abyaneh is a walk through time.

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Putting a Face on Iran: Women at the Forefront ~

July 12, 2015 by Patti 18 Comments

In 2009 Jimmy Carter wrote an article titled, Losing My Religion for Equality.  I’ve read it before but today it showed up in my Facebook newsfeed. I have a love/hate relationship with Facebook – don’t we all – but today I was thankful to have a second opportunity to read this heartfelt piece. In essence, President Carter broke ties with his church over equal rights for women.  If you haven’t yet read his words, I encourage you to do so.  There is one particular passage I find especially relevant.

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Putting a Face on Iran: Tehran ~

June 28, 2015 by Patti 14 Comments

When I think of Tehran, I think of traffic; insanely chaotic overflowing the roadways traffic where designated lanes are just a suggestion. When I think of Tehran I think of a hugely populous city where stepping off of the sidewalk to cross the street can be likened to a game of Atari Frogger.

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