tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.comments2024-03-15T13:58:59.782-05:00This Side of FiftyMark Gavoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14718162397767006618noreply@blogger.comBlogger556125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-4376633565873918212024-03-15T13:52:29.329-05:002024-03-15T13:52:29.329-05:00From Andrew Kzirian on FB
A number of years ago, p...From Andrew Kzirian on FB<br />A number of years ago, perhaps 10 or 12 years, I had invited Diana to come to Philadelphia and read some of her poems and discuss Armenian poetry and literature. It was of our Philadelphia Armenian Intercommunal events, probably in October, the month of the commemoration of the Holy Translators. She flew down, I think, accompanied by another lady. Diana had become very fragile, walking slowly. Her eyes still had vibrancy, but her body was weak. She seemed tiny. I didn’t think she knew who I was, however, she did, perhaps from the ARS summer program at Boston University, or my years in the Watertown school system. I remember seeing her at various events over the years, and we would nod at each other in passing. I have all of her books, her own poems, and the translations of other Armenian poets. She was a tiny gem in Cambridge, maintaining Armenian poetry and longing for Armenia.Mark Gavoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14718162397767006618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-30512254813210331732024-02-28T20:37:09.360-06:002024-02-28T20:37:09.360-06:00You were right about the name of the song as you r...You were right about the name of the song as you remembered itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-55419471677135914542024-02-02T03:38:45.470-06:002024-02-02T03:38:45.470-06:00Such an amusing article... Life's a strange th...Such an amusing article... Life's a strange thing. Not out of blind pride, but of utmost respect and understanding I commend my people, my culture. We, as a small nation indeed, should strive to be like Hagop Martayan. A literal genius.Hovig Vanoiannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-7079264182927269952024-01-22T02:25:00.311-06:002024-01-22T02:25:00.311-06:00Some art pieces are EASIER to appreciate than othe...Some art pieces are EASIER to appreciate than others. Each has it's own unique signature & beauty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-90144195140502169772024-01-17T08:56:06.725-06:002024-01-17T08:56:06.725-06:00Mark, Thank you for sharing this interesting Artic...Mark, Thank you for sharing this interesting Article about Kharpert. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-37788568493238680132024-01-03T14:56:49.399-06:002024-01-03T14:56:49.399-06:00Beautiful and yes nothing fires the imagination li...Beautiful and yes nothing fires the imagination like black and while pictures. well written, Vahe Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-64086462772340350702024-01-03T13:29:21.097-06:002024-01-03T13:29:21.097-06:00From FB
Margaret Dabakian Ehramjian:
Although not ...From FB<br />Margaret Dabakian Ehramjian:<br />Although not the same, your writing, description of guests, and timeline, remind me of the closing wedding banquet scene in The Promise.<br />Nice article!<br /><br />Mark Gavoor:<br />I did love and relate to that scene!<br />Thank you.Mark Gavoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14718162397767006618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-56646508519764726842024-01-03T09:34:41.732-06:002024-01-03T09:34:41.732-06:00You are my football guru after all....You are my football guru after all....Mark Gavoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14718162397767006618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-24366010672871017022024-01-02T18:32:20.966-06:002024-01-02T18:32:20.966-06:00Finally made it into your blog! Ha!Finally made it into your blog! Ha!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-38458723113516856152024-01-02T13:20:51.903-06:002024-01-02T13:20:51.903-06:00do you know the new year can start anywhere on the...do you know the new year can start anywhere on the calendar it’s very arbitrary seasons make the best bet but all you have to do is start anywhere and end it when that place starts again. humans are very serious about marking time, but time is relevant to what is going on in our lives, and in the universe and religion. if I lived on Mars I’d have a different birthday and what about Saturn and Uranus God it take me forever to be two years oldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-72957107309244781202024-01-01T18:19:05.790-06:002024-01-01T18:19:05.790-06:00Curiously, for me too, this New Year was a non-eve...Curiously, for me too, this New Year was a non-event, like who cares? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-64000218723616665562024-01-01T16:49:36.590-06:002024-01-01T16:49:36.590-06:00Did the decade begin in 2020 or 2021? You forgot F...Did the decade begin in 2020 or 2021? You forgot Festus and the tree 🌲 🌳 calendars. (B. T. And A. T.) Before trees and After Trees)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-82227118947631756622023-12-28T11:39:22.018-06:002023-12-28T11:39:22.018-06:00Great🎄Great🎄Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-46083831944772330392023-12-25T20:21:04.304-06:002023-12-25T20:21:04.304-06:00Beautiful sentiment....MERRY CHRISTMAS dear Cousin...Beautiful sentiment....MERRY CHRISTMAS dear Cousin!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-71031371288799933162023-10-11T20:24:18.857-05:002023-10-11T20:24:18.857-05:00I made donuts for Mac in Wausau, wisc in 1963 64 r...I made donuts for Mac in Wausau, wisc in 1963 64 right after<br />I got out of the army. <br />I remember when he sold the business to the head<br />baker, Merlin Z. I kept in touch with both for years after.<br />great guys..<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-36259721018414655902023-07-17T07:13:40.163-05:002023-07-17T07:13:40.163-05:00I’m happy to hear that they’ve made walking easier...I’m happy to hear that they’ve made walking easier for you and improved your gait. They also provide comfort and stability when it’s necessary to stand for long periods of time. Enjoy‼️Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-63801148112326843272023-06-21T10:32:54.480-05:002023-06-21T10:32:54.480-05:00Exactly 💋Exactly 💋Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-47878076163958837542023-06-19T15:04:30.070-05:002023-06-19T15:04:30.070-05:00WOW! What a beautiful gift. Cudos to Aram and ANOU...WOW! What a beautiful gift. Cudos to Aram and ANOUSH👏👏❤️❤️🇦🇲🇦🇲Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-75179817451572105762023-06-13T23:42:18.820-05:002023-06-13T23:42:18.820-05:00GREAT article Mark! Hockey has become a HUGE deal ...GREAT article Mark! Hockey has become a HUGE deal down here, but as mentioned, my heart (and mind) still cherish THE ORIGINAL SIX! Thank you very much, and keep up your good work! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-70367376582806092052023-05-31T23:13:10.541-05:002023-05-31T23:13:10.541-05:00You forgot Skipper, Sky’s nephew You forgot Skipper, Sky’s nephew Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-4665193025621758152023-05-27T10:03:23.316-05:002023-05-27T10:03:23.316-05:00As always, thought provoking, to the point and sad...As always, thought provoking, to the point and sad to say, surreal words! Thank you Mark, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-57141674816221658922023-05-21T08:10:58.161-05:002023-05-21T08:10:58.161-05:00What a wonderful story. Someone needs to write a b...What a wonderful story. Someone needs to write a book about the instruments and the stories behind them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-53817356155285199782023-05-20T23:16:51.344-05:002023-05-20T23:16:51.344-05:00What a great family memory. What a great family memory. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-2574588833833620222023-04-06T22:33:48.850-05:002023-04-06T22:33:48.850-05:00Wow! I attended Burns Elementary too. I remember M...Wow! I attended Burns Elementary too. I remember Mrs. Weiner (playing the piano) in kindergarten. Mr. Miller (gym teacher) and Mr. Gale, who I really liked. He had to be near retirement age during my time at Burns. I would end up in the office almost everyday because I was such a cry baby.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096083296053498847.post-81561990156901956232023-03-28T17:59:58.291-05:002023-03-28T17:59:58.291-05:00She was a wonderful lady... kept urging me to majo...She was a wonderful lady... kept urging me to major in SociologyMark Gavoornoreply@blogger.com