Saal-eh Now Mobarak!
At 10:25:35 am today, C and I will be drinking small glasses of scalded milk with a bit of sweet pastry to usher in the Persian year 1385.
At this moment, I am sitting here watching Appadana Television on KTSF (Channel 8 on Oakland Comcast), thinking back over the events of the past year.
It's been an odd year.
We were blessed with many new friends (two of whom quickly become life-long friends), a wonderful fostering experience, and more than a few amazing meals.
We had a few life-changing experiences, from buying my first-ever-brand-new-car and making a wonderful job change to the receiving the devastating news of my dad's illness.
Like I said, an odd year.
Check back in a couple of hours, when I will post pictures of my Haft Sinn, which I put a bit of a modern spin on this year.
Also, I'll post a quick round-up of some Nowruz events in the Bay Area that you can check out if you are so inclined.
Nowruz-etan Pirouz!!
Hey, hon, I had no idea about your dad. I am sorry, please let me know if there is anything I can do. Oh, and happy new Persian year! x
Posted by: sam | March 20, 2006 at 09:45 PM
Happy New Year F&C :)
Posted by: Lenn | March 21, 2006 at 08:23 AM
Happy New Year! I love you so!
Posted by: Joy | March 22, 2006 at 07:16 AM
Um...where did my comment go?
Anyway, Happy New Year and do you know how much I LOVE YOU????
Posted by: Joy | March 22, 2006 at 05:37 PM
OK, so now I just look like a stalker.
Posted by: Joy | March 23, 2006 at 06:28 AM
Hi Fatemeh, it was fun to bump into you and meet your friend Linda at the Ferry Building yesterday. For some unknown reason, I wasn't at all surprised to see you enjoying a picnic of June Taylor preserves, cheeses from Cow Girl, and a glass of riesling while perched on a stool at FP Wine Merchant. You go, girl! And, again, N and I wish you a happy Nowruz!
Posted by: Brett (and N) | March 26, 2006 at 12:37 PM
Brett - we had such a lovely time; it's days like that which remind me why I adore living in the Bay Area.
Sam - thank you so much for your kindness... I think a lot of it is just getting used to the idea.
Posted by: Fatemeh | March 30, 2006 at 12:37 PM