 rostam
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A R C H I V E Archive
A cosmopolitan Iranian looks at current events in Iran and beyond:
Located half-way between West and East, and influenced by its ancient Persian heritage as well as the dominant religion in the country, for decades Iran has been struggling with its schizophrenic identity. Tradition or Modernity? Is there a third way out?
Which direction are we moving to? Today, a new generation of young Iranians is shaping the future of the country. Many observers believe that Iranian youth and women are forces of change in the country--changes that will have implications beyond Iran, throughout the region or perhaps around the globe. In addition to these recurrent themes, you will read about my own trivial pursuits and interests, music, culture, movies, and etc. After all, life goes on, whether you live in East or West! See the world through the eyes of a young Iranian!
Yesterday This Day's Madness did prepare To-morrow's Silence, Triumph, or Despair: Drink! for you not know whence you came, nor why; Drink! for you know not why you go, no where. -From Rubaiyat by Omar-Khayyam (c. 1110 A.D.) *Title painting: "La joie de vivre" by Pablo Picasso  Wednesday, January 08, 2003
The past 24 hours
This time the subject is me! 24 hours in the life of Rostam! Last night at this time, accompanied by two good friends and a bottle of Red Shiraz* from Southwestern Australia, I was watching "New York Stories". Very good movie! I had seen it years ago in Iran; I think around the time that it was released (1989)! It's a movie in three episodes: first one ("Life Lessons") directed by Martin Scorsese, second one ("Life of Zoe") by Francis Coppola, and the third ("Oedipus Wrecks") by my favorite Woody Allen. Again the first episode was my favorite: a well-known New York artist (Nick Nolte) is deeply in love with his apprentice, ... Synopsis of today: Shower. Breakfast (grapefruit juice and apple; felt very healthy)! Took my laundry from the driers (I forgot to do that last night!). Three hours of "securities regulation" in the morning and afternoon. Lunch at the cafeteria: "Chicken a la King", which certainly sounds much better than what it is! Some reading and talking in the library. Swimming from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.; which was great and relaxing, as always. And finally back home, for a late dinner: Croque Monsieur! Simple and tasty. And what a coincidence to have Chicken a la King and Croque Monsieur in one day! *Shiraz I mentioned Red Shiraz from Australia: do you know where the name comes from? Aha! Shiraz grape is the same as Syrah. It is believed that Syrah grapes originated from the city of Shiraz in Iran (even though some researchers have rejected that idea). Located close to to the ancient capital of Persian Empire (Persepolis), Shiraz is the hometown of Hafiz and Saadi--prominent figures of Persian literature--and is well-known for it's wine in Persian literature.
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