This is a blog dedicated to archiving memories of growing up in post revolutionary Iran. The contributions here are intended to describe events and anecdotes that can provide a clear view into a past that strongly affected us--the children of Tehran. These stories can be as simple as what happened on our first day of high school or as epic as the day the Ayatollah died. But, they will be written as the account of teenagers who saw their world shaped by the extremes that were our lives. Whether positive or negative, the stories will show the pureness of humanity that existed in those years (roughly 1979-1990). Perhaps we can look back at those days--building a sense of connection to our past and where we fit in as citizens of the world. Our strength comes from our life experiences and with it we can help push the ideals of peace, hope, and love.

written by Mike Gamble for Marjan. Thank you for the introduction.