For Katayoon
When I attended the University of Texas at Austin, our dorm -- Newman Hall -- was home to many girls from Iran.
I will always remember one: Katayoon. She was sunny, kind, thoughtful, and a builder of bridges across cultures. From Katayoon I learned about Zoroastrianism and how my friend was a minority in her country because of her beliefs.
She also told me that in Iran, I would have the same name as hers. I always liked that.
As so often happens with college pals, we lost touch after she finished her studies. But she has never left my thoughts.
Katayoon: Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for your safety and your rights. I am and always will be your friend.
--Kathleen/Katayoon
Image of Katayoon Moghadam pottery by sfseperh.com
Comments
I will pray for clarity for all of them and for us as well.
Jane: Thank you, too, for your wishes. What a special person, that one. Some people just stay with you, don't they? I see that in your amazing stories!
Alex: You got that right. I so wish I'd stayed in touch. I'll trust the universe (and blogosphere) to carry all our good wishes to her.
Rudee: Thank you for holding that history in your memory. It's so good to keep the whole picture in mind. I appreciate your thoughtful comment -- and your prayers.
Janie: Welcome! I have been enjoying your blog so much. I have a soft spot for big mammals. Well, maybe not moose. They're awfully hard on sled dogs. I will most definitely check out "Reading Lolita in Tehran" based on your recommendation.