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کوه به کوه نمیرسه آدم به آدم میرسه

A mountain will not reach a mountain; a person can reach a person.

– Persian Proverb

“If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world.”

― C.S. Lewis

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    • A Dari Language Lesson: Buzkashi – بزکشی
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    • The Value of Snow
  • Tango
    • 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 10
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    • 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 8

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10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 4
Travel

10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 4

I wouldn’t normally describe myself as a heavy metal aficionado. That said, I love these guys from Mongolia. For me, … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 4

10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 3
Travel

10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 3

As a graduate student in ethnomusicology, one of my assigned readings was Seize the Dance! by Michelle Kisliuk (1998). Kisliuk … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 3

10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 2
Travel

10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 2

For today’s post, I am turning to my homeland, Canada, and its rich indigenous heritage. Like many other aspects of … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 2

10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 1
Travel

10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 1

As an ethnomusicologist, one of the great joys of my life is discovering new artists performing music in different styles. … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 1

A Christmas Memory
Childhood Reflections, Travel

A Christmas Memory

In third grade, I was attending a small school in rural Saskatchewan. I had a great teacher, and I liked … Continue reading A Christmas Memory

Oxford Half
Travel

Oxford Half

When I was in university I did a teaching placement in Warman, Saskatchewan. The teacher I was placed with was … Continue reading Oxford Half

Winnipeg
Taste, Travel

Winnipeg

I moved my family to Winnipeg in the dead of winter. There were many reasons for this decision, but coming … Continue reading Winnipeg

What do the US and Eritrea have in Common?
Thoughts, Travel

What do the US and Eritrea have in Common?

Every year, the month of April brings one of the year’s greatest annoyances. Let me explain… I was born in … Continue reading What do the US and Eritrea have in Common?

Thoughts, Travel

Talking to Strangers

In Canada, we’re taught “stranger danger” from a very young age.  It’s deeply ingrained in our consciousness that talking to … Continue reading Talking to Strangers

Pamiri Aush
Taste, Travel

Pamiri Aush

Last Friday I learned how to make Pamiri aush, homemade noodle soup.  This vegan dish may be served at lunch … Continue reading Pamiri Aush

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