Tom Vartabedian
A Child’s First Day of School
As a doting grandparent, I know what makes a child happy. Take them on a shopping spree and open the world before their eyes. And so it was with a 6-year-old granddaughter who answers to […]
Tom Vartabedian
Tom Vartabedian
Autumn’s Bounty is Most Alluring
“The falling leaves drift by the window The autumn leaves of red and gold Since you went away the days grow long And soon I’ll hear old winter’s song …” “Autumn Leaves” Weather-wise, I consider […]
Tom Vartabedian
A Well-Deserved Olympic Tribute to Adam Krikorian
All but lost in this year’s world Olympic Games was the work of Armenian Coach Adam Krikorian. We celebrated a gold medal and three silvers by our Armenian team and some others by Armenians representing […]
Tom Vartabedian
Hachikian Score Enhances Netflix Series Marco Polo
The guy who brought you the scintillating “Voyage to Amasia” as a tribute to his grandmother has taken a quantum leap forward in the musical world. Eric Hachikian is composing the score for […]
Tom Vartabedian
Alex and Ani: An Armenian Jewel
We’re living in an Alex and Ani world. No matter where you may go, there seems to be a vision of their business genius before your very eyes. Americans tend to gloat over their jewelry […]
Tom Vartabedian
An Olympic Wannabe Rests His Laurels
In this Olympic year, I cannot get enough of the coverage. I don’t care what the event is, though I prefer the track and field and swimming. You can keep the commercials. Just give […]
Tom Vartabedian
Bird-Watching is a Natural Past-Time
This is a column for the birds. I hope they’re being sighted, not cited. Did you happen to catch the latest bulletin from the Audubon Society? It contained yesterday’s bird-sightings across the area. The report […]
Tom Vartabedian
An Emotional Reunion Marks the Relay for Life
Every once in a while, a story hits home that’s meant to be packaged and preserved forever. Such a story belongs to Jenny Henderson, a vibrant crusader for the American Cancer Society, who’s been part […]
Tom Vartabedian
Bohjalian’s ‘Idyll Banter’ Still Hits Home
What becomes of old books written by well-known authors? They either disappear into a yard sale, are found in a disposal section of an antique store if you’re lucky, or are put on a library […]
Tom Vartabedian
Country Stores Evoke a Touch of Americana
I share an affinity with country stores, no matter where I may find them. Just as I would brake for yard sales in the midst of nowhere, I would do the same for a country […]