Persepolis & Iran

I am reading Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, a graphic novel/memoir written through the lense of young girl growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. The pictures are very vivid in a noir-esque sense and the words are short and concise. It is a satirical commentary on Western civilization and informs the reader of the historical struggle in Iran, through Satrapi's narrow childhood views- which are hilarious, serious, intense, and heart-grabbing.

I highly recommend this story to anyone who is willing to put aside their own culture and analyze another's through their cultural lense and world-view. It is insightful and shows the dichotomous natures within and between religion, race, gender, economic greed (oil), Western and Eastern civilizations, and more.

This link shows more photos of the Iranian protests, as a response to their presidental elections held a couple months ago. The battle for freedom and peace continues in Iran.

Bottled Water

Finally, someone is realizing how stupid and what a drain on our environment and world economy bottled water is. The cost of convenience is slowly creeping up on some people. Why don't you try using a water bottle for a change? It's not that hard. Fill it from tap water, or your amazing Brita filtered water, and you're set. Seriously...use your head.