Hyphenated Brew

From Middle America to the Middle East, one woman's written account—inside the hyphen. Stories slant towards culture, identity, and behavior.

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How do child-rearing practices shape us as adults?

Here's a Persian example. The culture of fear + adhering to authority figures run deep. And that has a huge impact on our self-awareness and identity.

Thoughts? https://t.co/Hli3UNESxV

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Who knew this existed? Exhaustive list of migrants living in NYC's Syrian Colony 1880-1900, gathered by Linda Jacobs. Might you be related to anyone? https://t.co/fGus1km0IF Good find from @MiddleEastBooks, covering topics like assimilation and resistance.

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I binge on this stuff night after night, no joke. My version takes quinoa and jalapeño 😍 and it’s better than your Teta’s tabouli! Sweet pains of Lebanese nostalgia.

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And here is the actual piece: "Veiled in Secrecy: The Habitat for Orphan Girls by ZAV Architects, Iran" https://t.co/sRXI8YII1p via @mehrzandi

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What does security & freedom mean as an orphaned child in Iran? Powerful piece written by @mehrzandi, who recently visited The Habitat for Orphan Girls. Designed by ZAC Architects, the all-girls orphanage is this year's @ArchReview House winner. Mabrouk! https://t.co/cS33Bzvn7V