I am having a horrible time coming to terms with my age. I constantly find myself grappling with the challenges and changes that come with it. From navigating the physical shifts and discomforts in my body to my ever-changing relationship with the world around me. As I get older, I am realizing that my priorities have shifted towards valuing peace and comfort over adventure. But I feel that finding comfort and stability at home is actually a treasured aspect of aging, offering a warm welcome to a phase of life I didn’t anticipate but have come to embrace.

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I recently came across two pieces I wrote a while back. The first one is called The Cow and the second one is called Detritus. They have absolutely nothing to do with each other and are completely frivolous but I enjoyed reading them and I hope you’ll enjoy listening to them.

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I live by my own personal principles: laugh often, relish simple joys like baby feet and candlelight, and immerse yourself in sensory experiences. Through this I have found there is beauty in the ordinary and also in expressing gratitude for both small and significant things. Join me as I encourage you to discover your guiding tenets and embrace life’s moments of wonder and connection.

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Procrastination. Is it a self-sabotaging trait or a hidden source of vitality? The thrill, anxiety, and validation intertwine as I navigate this curious dance. Is it a risky game or a secret to staying young at heart? Time will tell as I continue to balance the edge between punctuality and a controlled delay, finding a unique vitality in life’s final seconds.

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Birthday celebrations are memorable occasions to be sure. I personally love an unusual birthday. It all started with my 40th birthday celebration at Rock and Bowl in San Francisco and the memories range from frigid temperatures at Baker Beach, ice cream cake and a bookstore, a lagoon in Larksburg, and even some Kentucky Fried Chicken. This year was a little different.

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I can’t control the tears that flow when I am touched by something beautiful or my desire to explore the depths of myself. Fortunately, I have poetry to remind me that I don’t have to and that my quest for beauty and connection is part of the path to finding home.

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I was recently reminded by a friend about a few other parts of my Iran experience – the jewelry, the rugs … and the drugs. So, here is a snapshot of this other side of Iran. I feel extremely lucky to have lived there during Iran’s most recent heyday and when I think of my time in Iran, appreciation is always the word that comes to mind.

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I once went to Iran to visit a boyfriend and left 2 1/2 years later at the beginning of the 1979 Iranian Revolution. I didn’t realize how lucky I was at the time to have seen Iran in all its glory because gone today is the Iran that I loved so much. This episode is about my love for Iran and how it changed me forever.

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What does adventure mean to you? For me, adventure means doing something out of the ordinary, something that takes you out of your self and your routine and into a whole new world that’s ripe for exploration. Adventure can be held within a single, simple moment or part of a greater collection of moments, but it always captures a part of your spiring and leaves you changed forever.

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Poetry touches the most tender parts of me. Poetry has a unique way of teaching me about myself. Poetry brings me to my knees with overwhelming gratitude and I know I am blessed because poetry tells me so.

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