Happy 4th of July!

Photo of da-AL with K-D-doggie.

My friends around the world, wishing each of you a safe and fun week ahead. Here in the United States, I'm taking the week off to celebrate our Independence Day holiday. Happy reading and writing.

Kolkata: Eco Park + Red State Birth Control by V. Tarico + Podcast

Cutout photo of da-AL next to golden statues of a woman walking a small dog at Kolkata's Eco Park.

What’s the best way you know to make the world a better place for women?

Rest for the Wicked After All. Back Soon.

K-D doggie was overjoyed when her people returned home and she loved getting her chest rubbed.

How are you spending this weekend?

Cutting Edge Art in North Carolina

Spiral Woman 1984, by Louise Bourgeois.

On the outside, the North Carolina Museum of Art doesn’t seem that huge. What makes it extraordinary is that everything in it is remarkable. So much so that I visited once and then twice and then thrice and four times (plus we had a great time here) I went somewhere else before returning, because -- wait!… Continue reading Cutting Edge Art in North Carolina

I’m a Proud Iranian-American, but Not Proud of America at this Moment by Rose

Rose overlooking the beautiful city of Shiraz after a morning hike with her family.

Guest Blog Post: "I am a proud Iranian American, but I'm not proud of America at this moment," in Roses exact words