Love letter to Iran

Thank you for your beautiful colorful cities. The vibrant shades of blue and green that adorn the  many mosques and palaces reflect the skies and the vibrancy of your people. The most intricate awe inspiring architecture that brings us closer to God.

On My Tenth Year Teaching Anniversary

My first day of school went great! I had planned every moment of the lesson and kept the teens interested and under control. I engaged them in personal introductions, discussed the importance of telling our stories and having respect as a core value in class. I heard the kids approving of me with the Principal when he walked by, so I felt like I was going to do marvelously well the rest of the school year. But when I went home after the first class, I thought to myself, now what? What do I teach them for the next 10 months?