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cherry blossoms at dawn

Posted on 20 April 2010 by Samir

Earlier this month, Saqib, Michael, Eric and I took a 6 am bike ride out to the tidal basin to catch the cherry blossoms at their peak (April 2, to be exact). I’m still working with a simple pocket camera … Continue reading →

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India and U.S. Immigration Policy

Posted on 7 October 2008 by Samir

Although I got back from India on September 2 (over a month ago! …. still feels like last week), I’m still processing the whole experience. When I first got back, I was more relieved than I thought I would be … Continue reading →

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Soirees in StL

Posted on 3 July 2007 by Samir

My little sister took me to my first Cardinals game (against the Arizona Diamond- backs) at the “new” Busch stadium (now in its second year…) this evening. We won, of course. And Kendall was there with his family, so we … Continue reading →

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Workplace Equality

Posted on 16 September 2006 by Samir

I’m in Chicago for work, tonight was the big gala dinner emceed by Kate Clinton, whom I thoroughly enjoy…. and I feel really blessed to work with such wonderful people….  

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Generations….

Posted on 27 August 2006 by Samir

A woman who I consider the matriarch of my father’s side of the family, whom we affectionately all call Wadimama (it’s kind of like “Dadi Ma”, grandmother, but not really), passed away after suffering a major stroke last weekend. Mom … Continue reading →

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Squid the Orchid!

Posted on 16 August 2006 by Samir

It feels like I’ve been taking care of Squid the Orchid (named by myself, of course) for about 8 months; I rescued him, essentially, from the trash at work. He was a miserable-looking flower with four mostly-dead leaves and rotting … Continue reading →

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DCA -> STL (or, rather, IND); Storm’s last ride :(

Posted on 5 August 2006 by Samir

What a tremendous week. I say this often, but I don’t know if I’ve ever worked so many hours and in such a focused manner as I did this week. Plus, the move across town and Ian’s departure. Rough. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Google Campus, San Francisco

Posted on 28 July 2006 by Samir

I left for Dulles at 5 AM, amazed that I hadn’t slept through my alarm after just three hours of sleep. JetBlue was *awesome*, I wish they had a Corporate Equality Index rating! But landing in Oakland was like a … Continue reading →

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It’s a beautiful day in LA….

Posted on 12 June 2006 by Samir

Although I apparently missed last night’s gorgeous full moon due to clouds, today was immaculate. I don’t think I’ve ever had such beautiful weather in the several times that I have been to Los Angeles. Certainly not the last time … Continue reading →

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DCA -> LAX, and other fun….

Posted on 10 June 2006 by Samir

Today was one of those memorable days… Ran like crazy at work, did a presentation for the AAUW up at American University (my first time visiting the campus – more visually appealing than I had anticipated), huge downpour began as … Continue reading →

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