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Two Months in Cambridge

It has been two months of living in Cambridge, MA, building a new home, and planting new roots. With a fresh Massachusetts driver’s license in hand, this place really feels…

My First Japanese “Silent” Movies

movies

I LOVE silent movies. If you are fortunate enough to watch them in theaters, you might occasionally catch a screening accompanied by live music. When I was in grad school in…

Real Women Have Curves

movies

Some movie experiences are not necessarily about the film itself, but rather where and with whom you watch it. For me, Patricia Cardoso’s Real Women Have Curves is one of…

Answers to FAQ to me about the war in Iran

politics

Over the last few weeks, but especially since Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, we have received so many messages from friends, family, and acquaintances. In this blog post, I…

Do Women Have To Be Naked To Get Into the Met. Museum?

arts

During my undergraduate days at Smith College, I remember seeing a flyer showing that the Guerrilla Girls were coming to campus to give a lecture. Unfortunately, I had to…

We Met Hisao Shinagawa

people

music

In 2025, Morteza and I got our first record player. For the last few months we have been buying lots of vinyls. We finally got our first signed vinyl. Let me tell you how.