Reflections
More than a gym
I wrote this article when I returned from Armenia this past summer. In light of the Artsakh tragedy, I initially chose not to submit it for publication. As the days dragged on and all our […]
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The theft of Artsakh
“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others stiffen.” —Billy Graham, American evangelist and author (1918-2018) Unfortunately, there was no “brave man” to take a stand against the […]
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Reflections from Goris
Sitting on the four-hour marshrutka ride from Sasuntsi Davit metro station in Armenia’s capital Yerevan to the border town Goris, I didn’t know what to expect. Just one day earlier, refugees had started arriving from […]
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One Day in Artsakh
In 2019, my wife June and I took a vacation to Armenia. It was my first visit and June’s second. Why it took so long for me to go to Armenia is a story for […]
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To those who seek to destroy us, I see you
I didn’t realize it was a date – I never do. This skin, wrapped in so many layers, has forgotten where it begins. He was sweet – he always is. The conversation simmered as the […]
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Camp Javakhk: A life-changing experience
Javakhk is so far away — yet it’s all about perspective. Camp Javakhk is an opportunity you can only experience if you take an extra step out of your comfort zone. Picture it: we take […]
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Was it because?
Last Sunday, my wife and I went to Camp Haiastan to witness the dedication of the renovated Cabin Circle in memory of Regina Najarian and the Under the Trees area in memory of Mark Alashaian […]
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Reflections from Artsakh—”a land with broken lines”
At 3 a.m. on November 10, 2020, I awoke to the sound of a pop. Five minutes later, my friend who lived on the other side of Republic Avenue texted, “Hey Lilly, lav es?” (you […]
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Remembering Dr. Hovannisian: The Father of Armenian Studies
In academia, there are individuals who leave an unforgettable mark on their field, shaping it in profound ways that endure long after their passing. Dr. Richard G. Hovannisian, the Father of Armenian Studies, was undeniably […]
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Reflections as another Armenian school year passes
On June 10, 2023, the 21 students of the Armenian school of Greater Baltimore took the stage to showcase what they learned throughout the school year. They sang songs, performed dances, recited poems and even […]