Author Archives: thisihumblyspeak

My Muse

Posted on July 12, 2021 by thisihumblyspeak

“The muses in Greek mythology  were the goddesses of the fine and performing arts. The word derives from the Greek ‘Mousa’, which translates to ‘thinking in silence’. The Greeks saw their muse as embodied spirit goddesses.” Father sat on an … Continue reading →

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Resilience, Your life-line

Posted on May 23, 2021 by thisihumblyspeak

An academic year like no other has come to an end and colleges and universities are celebrating graduates in a variety of ways. Some are hosting multiple small, in-person ceremonies to comply with social distancing mandates. Others are hosting larger … Continue reading →

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She is Mother

Posted on May 9, 2021 by thisihumblyspeak

Years have passed Since I looked into my mother’s eyes Reflecting love; Love she had shared generously with those She’d touched in her life, Love she knew would carry her through her days; Love she ‘d given me and my … Continue reading →

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Call It By Name: Genocide

Posted on April 23, 2021 by thisihumblyspeak

I am writing this with the hope that on April 24th a universal sigh of relief will reverberate throughout the Diaspora of Armenians and throughout what little homeland we have left. I am writing this with a hollow feeling because … Continue reading →

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Listen, God Speaks

Posted on March 28, 2021 by thisihumblyspeak

The year was 1970, a few days before the start of lent. I was unhappy, or so I thought. I was confused, frustrated, impatient, annoyed, exasperated, dissatisfied, you name it, I was it. I assumed most teenagers were like me … Continue reading →

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I Urge You, Choose to Challenge

Posted on March 8, 2021 by thisihumblyspeak

(This article was first written in 2020 and has been updated since.) The month of March marks International Women’s Day as the global celebration of women recognized widely throughout the 20th century after its official launch by the United Nations General Assembly in … Continue reading →

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Women’s History Month

Posted on March 1, 2021 by thisihumblyspeak

From warriors of the Urartu period (as reported by Forbes) to athletes of today, from academicians and diplomats to politicians and human rights advocates, from publishers to scientists, from architects, mechanics, engineers and information technology to physicians, women across the globe have iconic … Continue reading →

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Scars We Bear

Posted on February 23, 2021 by thisihumblyspeak

Scars. We all have them somewhere on our body. Some are easy to see, some are not. But they all leave a mark in lessons we have learned, or who we are or have become or wish to overcome. I’ve … Continue reading →

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“To-Do” List

Posted on January 24, 2021 by thisihumblyspeak

I am a list maker. I start my day with a list of things to do as though I have a desperate need to write things down—to make order out of chaos. I have a thousand “to-do’s” revolving around in … Continue reading →

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A Beacon of Light, Once

Posted on January 6, 2021 by thisihumblyspeak

  This was supposed to be a joyous blogpost about The Epiphany. I started to write: May this Epiphany bring peace, joy and happiness in your lives. As the three kings Caspar, Balthazar and Melchior followed the road to the … Continue reading →

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