Conquering Ambert
Even though our days are packed with different activities and touring, we had the opportunity to head up to Arakatz to visit Ambert.
I Do Not Know How to Pick Flowers: Testament to an American Childhood
Standing on the edge of a steep cliff and looking out into Armenia’s pristine natural environment brings about a sense of clarity and peace. Lingering under the dark shadows of the Haghartsin Monastery connects one with the dynastic worlds of our forefathers. Looking out through the dusty trails at the homes of the locals transplants one to a time and place that we recognize, but do not fully understand.
Returning Home
The last time I was in Armenia was in 2004. I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous about returning and having to live here for the next 6 weeks, especially because I have never been away from home for that long.
"Sbantanotz" Oligarch Parliamentarian Resigns
We received word yesterday that Ruben Hayrapetyan resigned from parliament due to pressures from the people regarding the death of Vahe Ayetyan.
"Chek Marseloo"
Hundreds of candles were lit, the walls were smeared with the words “oligarchi hantsakordz,” “sbantanots,” and “chek marseloo.” The crowd passionately chanted the likes of “martasban” “baykar” and “amot” as they confronted the police keeping them from entering the building.
Flipping the Switch – Real Investment with an Added Level of Real
The switch flips alright, but it flips on its own. The second my journey to the homeland began, no amount of waiting in airplanes and in airports could phase me. I feel like Balotelli on steroids, a Euro saved from doom, an Occupy Mashdots Park and Save Teghut gone viral into every corner and every mind of the country.
AYF SAN FRANCISCO HONORS AZADAMARDIKS
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - On June 10, the San Francisco AYF “Rosdom” Chapter organized an event honoring the freedom fighters who fought during the Artsakh liberation movement. More than 150 community members attended the program, which took place at Vasbourgan Hall following church services.
AYF Glendale Donates $5,000 to Campaign for Artsakh Veterans
The Glendale “Roupen” Chapter gave the AYF’s “With Our Soldiers (WOS)” campaign a vital boost this past week with a generous donation of over $5000. The money will go toward treatments for veterans of the Artsakh war still grappling with combat injuries.
Հայրենիքը՝ Մեր Բոլորին Պարտականութիւնը
2000 թուականին, ընկատիքիս հետ միասին, առաջին անգամ ըլլալով աձցելեցի հայրենիք: Թէեւ բաւական փոքր էի տարիքով, սակայն Հայաստանը վրաս մեծ ազդեցութիւն գործեց ու զիս մղեց որ յաճախ վերադառնամ այնտեղ: Հայաստան գտնուած եմ զանազան առիթներով. Մասնակցած եմ ժողովներու, սեմինարներու եւ զբոսաշրջումներու, սակայն բախտաւորութիւնը չէի ունեցած կամաւորաբար աշխատելու Հայաստանի մէջ:
Levon Shant & Nietzche
Liquor and Christianity are similar to the effect that they both have the ability to alter one’s state of mind and dull one’s senses. Where alcohol is able to intoxicate physically, as a result of the release of inhibitory chemicals in the brain, Christianity’s ability to intoxicate is of a wildly complex, counterintuitive, and entirely mental nature. Christianity is grounded on the assumption that the real world is attainable only after death, in the form of an afterlife, and is promised only to the pious.
