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Of Mice and Women

I suffer from sexism in some of my behavior I admit. Take for example my visits to government or business offices. Be it an ISP, or the telephone company, the first thing I do when I walk in is to look for the women working there.  If none exist, which has yet to happen, I’d [...]

Those

I dislike Those. It is hard enough to remain optimistic nowadays, and Those is already creeping back, bringing with it a lapse into passivity; an expectation for matters to fall into place of their own accord, absolving responsibility. Every way I turn, I only notice the fire of the recent weeks receding inside Iranians. Perhaps [...]

The Vosque

Or maybe “The Mault”?

Panacea

You’ve seen them elsewhere on this site, but like myself, you may have been unaware of the magical properties of these unassuming alms boxes. “Cure the sick with almsgiving.” Asclepius and Epione should be proud.

Caspi-an

If you’re going to the north, visiting this site next to the western end of the Anzali lagoon in Gilan is a must. If you care for bird watching, the dots in the sky are seagulls feasting on all the yummies.  If not, hang around a bit and you’ll see other wildlife too: cows, dogs, [...]

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