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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist: January 2007
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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist. Wednesday, January 24, 2007. In observation of World Religion Day, we had a devotional gathering at our home last weekend that was well attended by several Scottsdale and Cave Creek friends. Many readings from scriptures of different world religions were recited. Shahrzad did a splendid job picking poetry, prose, and prayers. Here is a picture from the event at the brunch table in the kitchen! Posted by Nizam Missaghi @ 6:30 PM. Monday, January 15, 2007. This holi...
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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist: November 2006
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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist. Monday, November 27, 2006. The Power of One Letter. دل گفت مرا علم لدن ی هوس است. تعليمم ده گر تو را دسترس است. گفتم که "الف" گفت دگر هيچ مگوی. در خانه اگر کس است يک حرف بس است. My heart hinted, "I desire eternal knowledge,. Teach me, if it's within your reach! No sooner than I said "A," did it say, "utter no more! In this abode, one letter shall suffice! 77 O SON OF JUSTICE! Whereupon the dwellers of the celestial chambers rushed forth out of their habitation of ...
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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist: September 2006
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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist. Thursday, September 21, 2006. Noam Chomsky and Salman Rushdie. What do the two of them have in common? Here are pictures of Chomsky, Chavez, and Samlan Rushdie:. Posted by Nizam Missaghi @ 6:23 PM. Monday, September 11, 2006. In Loving Memory of Mr. Saririan. A Prayer by Abdu'l-Baha:. ای امه الله محزون مباش دلخون مباش به عنایت جمال قدم روحی لاحبا الفدا. خشنود باش آن بنده درگاه جمال مبارک خوشبخت و سعید بود و خوش طالع. Posted by Nizam Missaghi @ 6:00 AM.
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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist: April 2006
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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist. Thursday, April 27, 2006. Today, I found myself pondering on the life of Mona Mahmudnizhad, the teenager who was put to death in Shiraz solely on the basis of her religious beliefs as a member of the Baha'i community. The poem below by Shamlou captures what history has witnessed too many times:. مرد تلخ که بر شاخهی خشک انجيرب ني وحشي نشسته بود سری. جنباند و با خود گفت:. از آستانهی زمان ترديد. و به قلمرو جاودانهگي قدم بگذارد. زايش دردناکيست اما از آن گزير نيست.
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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist: March 2006
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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist. Thursday, March 30, 2006. No Longer in my 20's. Today, at 1100 New York time, I turned 30. It has been precisely 30 years since shortly after my birth, when the obstetrician told my mom that she had just had a beautiful boy, she, expecting to have a baby girl, responded with much surprise "a boy? This prompted the obstetrician to do a double take by examining what was beneath the sheets and exclaiming, "Well, in this country, we call this a boy! Here is a picture ...
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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist: May 2006
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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist. Saturday, May 27, 2006. Feast upon Feast: A 30 Year Reunion. We had an afternoon filled with poetry, heavenly music, and reminiscence of many memories. Mr. Mostaghim opened with a very symbolic ghazal by Khazen Bakhtiari. He then offered his rendition of The Gardener, or باغبان, which he had composed many decades ago. Posted by Nizam Missaghi @ 6:36 AM. Monday, May 22, 2006. To my beloved Shahrzad,. May your birthday be blessed with many joyous moments,. Which you...
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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist: February 2007
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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist. Monday, February 26, 2007. The name Ayyam-i-Ha, or literally the Days of the letter H, signifies the so called intercalary days within the B.E. Calendar. this calendar has 19 months, each 19 days, making 361 days. The remaining 4 days (or 5 days in leap years) are designated as days of good cheer and celebration:. Here are a couple of greetings I have made in the past years in honor of this momentous occasion:. Posted by Nizam Missaghi @ 10:59 AM.
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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist: June 2006
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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist. Thursday, June 29, 2006. Farewell to Thomas Jefferson's University. Remembering the purple shadows of the lawn, the majesty of the colonnades, and the dream of your youth, you may say in reverence and thankfulness:. I have worn the honors of Honor, I graduated from Virginia". We will miss you, Virginia! Posted by Nizam Missaghi @ 5:16 PM. Thursday, June 22, 2006. شیراز پر غوغا شود شکر لبی پیدا شود. ترسم که اشوب لبش برهم زند بغداد را. Sunday, June 18, 2006. The joy...
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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist: July 2006
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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist. Sunday, July 23, 2006. A bit of aquatic thrill! Yesterday, Mehrdad, Mr. Saririan, and I officially openned the pool and spa in our backyard for business. The dust in the house is finally cleaned out, thanks to the tireless efforts of Shahrzad and her mom. We got in the swimming pool and Mr. Saririan noted that his pain is much better controlled in the water. Kamyar also made a special guest appearance at our pool. Enjoy! Posted by Nizam Missaghi @ 9:13 PM.
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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist: December 2006
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Scribbles of a Persian Anesthesiologist. Sunday, December 24, 2006. You will come upon the following definition, "In Zoroastrianism, Mithra is a protector of human welfare and a member of the trinity of. He appears in the younger Yashts of the Avesta, where he is said "to be as worthy of sacrifice and as worthy of prayer as. I recently came upon an article on Iranian.com ( http:/ www.iranian.com/Features/Dec97/Mitra/index.html. Here is an excerpt from the article:. As you may know, Pope Leo in the fourth...