FoxNews.com carried a piece I wrote about our family’s new Thanksgiving tradition. I was surprised that of all media, this would be the one to choose the piece, but grateful for a new audience. Here is the link. And here’s the text: My large extended family loves Thanksgiving. We make travel arrangements months in advance…
Last night I met Connie Duckworth, founder of Arzu Rugs. In the Appendix of Growing Up Global I suggest Arzu among the beautiful ways to adorn your home and support gender equality, so it was very special to meet Connie passing through Philly. Arzu (meaning “hope” in Dari, and Farsi speakers will recognize this word…
Where were you when the Berlin Wall fell?
If you’ve seen the cover of Growing Up Global, you’ll notice the sunburst with the quote from Dr. Jane Goodall says: “fascinating ideas for giving young people opportunities to become truly global citizens.” I was over the moon when Dr. Jane offered her feedback from reading a galley copy of the book. Amidst her grueling…
If the Facebook newsfeed is any gauge of public opinion, even thoughtful Obama voters are left scratching their heads at this year’s Nobel Peace Prize decision. When the wake-up news from my clock radio told me of the Peace Prize announcement, I uncharacteristically bolted straight up to make sure I was hearing correctly, and not…
Video Highlights DC for Iran This 4-minute video offers an inspiring clip showing positive action people of diverse backgrounds took together in Washington, DC on September 12, 2009 to support the long-harassed Baha’i community in Iran. As writer Azar Nafisi’s remarks show, the concern is human rights for all people in Iran, regardless of affiliation…
