A Family Affair
My family is dispersed now all over the world. Sister is in New Jersey, brother is in Texas, cousins are in LA, New York, London, Parents are in DC and I'm now in Armenia. Despite all that, we are a tight bunch. When weddings take place, it's not just a wedding but a great opportunity for us all to come together. Thus, another one bites the dust... and the family unites. I just arrived in DC a couple days ago, but I just missed my mother who caught the early flight to LA. My father and I will join them tomorrow, as will the rest of the clan. My cousin Sharis is getting married. I'm not a fan of weddings in general, especially in LA where superficiality reigns. But given the distance, I can't wait to see everyone.
It's been a crazy couple months. As I mentioned, I've been under the weather and though my health has improved, the doctor visits increase, along with the needles they stick in me (I hate the needles). I lost a tremendous amount of weight and no matter how much I eat, I can't seem to gain it back. Well, hopefully the wedding will catch me up to speed.
On world subjects, Orhan Pamuk and the French are all over the news as Raffi mentioned. I watched a CNN interview with Pamuk, and though they pushed the genocide topic, it seemed Pamuk was reluctant to discuss it at all. Perhaps he's just trying to focus on the joyous occasion of his award and let the French talk about the rest.
On the French bill, I know there is a lot of controversy over how it restricts freedom of speech and all, but it's important to understand why this needs to happen. Facts are facts and should not be disputed. This brings us back to the reason the PBS documentary on the Armenian Genocide was pulled, given the forum to follow gave voice to a genocide denialist. The simple acceptance of the manipulation of facts should not be acceptable, especially given the fact that genocide denial has proven to result in repetition of history.
As for Armenia, aside from my being ill for so long, things have been incredible. Business has been growing at a rapid pace, I may just keep quite busy through the winter. Perhaps I wont have to worry about being bored in February. That's a relief.
On the photo front, internet in DC has spoiled me, so I've been updating photos to my website like CRAZY! Oddly, it seems the service provider has also made many changes, including the design. So my website is looking a bit different these days. Take a look, but I have plenty more to update very soon... www.digitalrailroad.net/arsineh
And finally, I started another blog that focuses purely on photos. Sometimes I just want to share a photo that speaks to me, but it doesn't call for a separate blog here, so feel free to visit www.arseyeview.blogspot.com
It's been a crazy couple months. As I mentioned, I've been under the weather and though my health has improved, the doctor visits increase, along with the needles they stick in me (I hate the needles). I lost a tremendous amount of weight and no matter how much I eat, I can't seem to gain it back. Well, hopefully the wedding will catch me up to speed.
On world subjects, Orhan Pamuk and the French are all over the news as Raffi mentioned. I watched a CNN interview with Pamuk, and though they pushed the genocide topic, it seemed Pamuk was reluctant to discuss it at all. Perhaps he's just trying to focus on the joyous occasion of his award and let the French talk about the rest.
On the French bill, I know there is a lot of controversy over how it restricts freedom of speech and all, but it's important to understand why this needs to happen. Facts are facts and should not be disputed. This brings us back to the reason the PBS documentary on the Armenian Genocide was pulled, given the forum to follow gave voice to a genocide denialist. The simple acceptance of the manipulation of facts should not be acceptable, especially given the fact that genocide denial has proven to result in repetition of history.
As for Armenia, aside from my being ill for so long, things have been incredible. Business has been growing at a rapid pace, I may just keep quite busy through the winter. Perhaps I wont have to worry about being bored in February. That's a relief.
On the photo front, internet in DC has spoiled me, so I've been updating photos to my website like CRAZY! Oddly, it seems the service provider has also made many changes, including the design. So my website is looking a bit different these days. Take a look, but I have plenty more to update very soon... www.digitalrailroad.net/arsineh
And finally, I started another blog that focuses purely on photos. Sometimes I just want to share a photo that speaks to me, but it doesn't call for a separate blog here, so feel free to visit www.arseyeview.blogspot.com
posted by Arsineh at 3:14 AM
3 Comments:
> LA where superficiality reigns
Nope. That one's so tired.
anti-denial laws
Don't like 'em. Too much trouble to bother over people who say flat earth, no holocaust, green cheese moon. Let people say what they want, it's OK. They're just stupid. Part of "free speech" is lying isn't supposed to be against the law.
Can't wait to see u when the wedding tashkhala is over! :)
When I talk about denial, I don't mean in the privacy of one's home. I mean in public where the denial has influence over things it shouldn't. Sorry you are unimpressed with my cliché terminology, but old or not, LA weddings are still very superficial.
Hi Shoosh!
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