If it wasn’t for a Zoom conference, organized by the Armenian International Women Association, I would not have known about our first Armenian female novelist, Srpuhi Dussap—née Vahanian.
The Unthinkable
When the war in Artsakh erupted on September 27, many families — an estimated 80,000 residents — fled the region to find safety in Yerevan or other cities.
The New Generation is the Guardian of Our Lands
On Sunday afternoon, November 15, over 100 people gathered on Artsakh street in Glendale for two reasons. First, to hear the powerful statements on the Artsakh war from a group of young Armenian artists.
Back to School in Covid-19 Pandemic
Covid-19 has modified our sense of normalcy. The most drastic change, I believe, is the distant learning of our school children
A 1925 Journey from Tehran to Paris, via Beirut
I’d like to start this story by telling you about my father’s mom. It’s fair to say that my grandmother was a type that any child would have loved to have her as a grandma
A Fathers’ Day Tribute: A Boy from the Village of Moujunbar
My grandfather died when I was six years old, from the sting of an insect when we were vacationing in a village. For many years after his death, until I was in my 30s
Commemorating the Genocide Under Lockdown
Over the years it has been such a privilege for me to be able to travel and explore Armenian communities around the world.
Remembering the Old Glendale
The Coronavirus lockdown has generated some creative vibes for some of us.
Self-Isolation Brings on New Routines
The Coronavirus pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives. While our world seems to be turned upside down and everything around us has changed course,
Getting to Know Armenians of Istanbul: Past and Present
Istanbul was a destination that I, for years, longed to visit.