PersianDad

Random Musings from my Persian Dad who lives in Kentucky. Accepting submissions at [email protected].

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

55 years, 8 months and 21 days.

Washington, DC

#NationalImmigrantsDay

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

"That's all I have to say about that...you know like that guy with the box of chocolates..."

My dad forgot Forrest Gump's name...but at least he got the idea right.

#Persian #PersianDads #Iranian #Kentucky

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

'We all have to keep the right distance from the heat. You want the warmth it provides without getting burnt."

Like all things, the meaning is in the figurative depth.

#persian #dad #iranian #kentucky #saturday

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

Life lesson from my #PersianDad:

'Take care of what's important.'

#Iranian #Persian #Kentucky #Fridays #Lifelesson

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My dad and I talked #Kant and all that stuff this afternoon. And luckily I left armed with a week's worth of quotes. Here was one of my favorites:

'If the signs say I need to be cautious, I slow down before I run out of road.'

#Persian #Iranian #dads #persiandads #Kentucky

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

I told my dad I'm starting a project (@WhiteAdjacent) and that I've deeper discussions with some of my #mixedrace friends. He texted this back:

'Awesome, the more we mix them, the more beautiful!'

I'm glad I don't have to fight him on this career move.

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

I wonder if your #Persian Dad does this too. I'm certain some of you out there have had a similar conversation.

@sarahparvini and @emsimani do an excellent job working through this issue.

https://t.co/BVDVvlT9C0

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

My dad on St. Patrick's Day:

'If you don't feel Irish on St. Paddy's day, there is something wrong with you!'

There you go folks, the definitive answer from a #PersianDad. #Kentucky #Irish #StPatricksDay #Iranian

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

My dad took himself to @texasroadhouse dinner on #Nowruz.

'I'm not bad company. The only bad thing is I can't drink.'

#persians #kentucky #nawruz #texasroadhouse #Iranians #drinkresponsibly

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

Don't forget to celebrate this afternoon! And don't round up to 6pm, it's 5:58pm, do it right! 😆 But also remember this whole season is about renewal! Find ways to give back and renew your connection to humanity. #NowruzMobarak

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

#Nowruz Pirouz, yall! The guy on the right reminds you to find a place to jump over a few fires. It's #chaharshanbesuri.

Sorxi-ye to az man,
zardi-ye man az to.

#Persians #Kentucky #firejumping #spring #persiannewyear #nowrouz #iranians

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

Facebook reminded me that eight years ago today, my #dad told me I looked like George Clooney in #Syriana.

#kentucky #persians #georgeclooney #dads #iranians #persiandads

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

Every time I see this photo, all I think about is the song from @Chamillionaire.

'They see me rollin, they hatin'

You may not be hatin', but you definitely won't miss my #dad riding his #bike. Look at those bright colors!

#Persian #Iranian #Kentucky

@TamerKattan @NazaninNour

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

"I might already be drunk and I've only had one."

This right before handing his beer mug back to the server saying that the first one didn't work.

#Lightweight #Dad #Persian #Beer #nochill

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

In my day*

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

"In my dad, when couples got married, it was the woman who got pregnant."

My #dad commenting on my weight gain post marriage. Real cool.

#Persian #notcoolbro #thanksdad #gotjokes

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

"In my dad, when couples got married, it was the woman who got pregnant."

My #dad commenting on my weight gain post marriage. Real cool.

#Persian #notcoolbro #thanksdad #gotjokes

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

"My son used to be that size."

Said matter of factly to a young dad while walking through the #DupontCircle Farmers Market.

#Persian #Dad #Iranians #DadJokes #nochill

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

'What kind of information do I need for an #email #address?'

He left me speechless. I had literally set up an email account for him, while he was sitting next to me a year prior.

#facepalm #Iranian #dad #persian #Iran #kentucky

@rezahakbari @MartinAmini

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

'Those assholes push, then someone falls down, and everyone looks around wondering why...you assholes, that's what happens!'

He wasn't impressed with the behavior of #soccer players during set pieces and all the #tomfoolery.

#football #epl #premierleague #noflopping #nodiving

[PersianDad @DadPersian]

'Becoming and being a #firefighter was one of the better things of my #life. Almost or even better than climbing Mt. Damavand.'

#Persian #fireman #volunteer #Iranian #Kentucky #teacher #Tehran #Shiraz

@TamerKattan @MazJobrani @EthnicallyAmb @rezahakbari @raceralumni