Devotional

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!

Two Birthdays and an Anniversary!

Shahrzad and Babak celebrated their ninth anniversary, Shahrzad celebrated yet another birthday (I have lost count), and my beloved mother-in-law blew the candles on a delicious ice-cream cake at the Mehrdad and baharak's home. Family reunions of this magnitude are indeed very special and are to be cherished. As the Blessed Beauty says in the Hidden Words, "...Seize thy chance, for it will come to thee no more. "

Happy 2007!

I feel bad for the waste management services of New York city that had to clean up the strewn 3.5 tons of confetti the revelers at Time Square littered in the spirit of the new year. If the spirit at the time of the new year will set the tone for the rest of the year, 2007 will prove at best to be a "trashy" year!

This holiday season, our home has been blessed by the presence of many guests and family. We had a reunion of historic proportions. Attached, you may find some pictures. Hamid's pictures were removed at his request.