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“1st story”

A story by Laleh Chini:

I remember there was an old ruined mansion in Bushehr-Iran where people could pay a small amount to go inside. We visited the wrecked house a few times in my childhood. The story behind it was so sad but more importantly, a life lesson which was probably why my parents took us to the palace several times.

roof-540835_960_720The story goes that the owner was a very rich merchant who was a profligate spender to show off how wealthy he was. People used to say he lit his cigars with burning bills instead of matches in front of others and when big politicians came to Bushehr from the Capital Tehran, he lit candles with bills to show how powerful and rich he was.burning-money-2113914_960_720 He served tea in gold teacups and ate in silver plates and dishes. He was never friendly with anyone and found it disgraceful to talk to the poor.pots-186553_960_720

Eventually, he lost everything, went bankrupt, and died without a penny to leave for his children. The poor people who now lived in the mansion with no windows or doors and partially no roof and walls were his grandchildren who owned the land. They lived very impoverished lives.person-1172018_960_720 They survived with general labour and the money people paid to see the ruined house. They never talked to anyone, nor answered any questions.  It was obvious that they were so ashamed of their grandfather’s past.

My father said that no one ever offered them any jobs because their grandfather was cruel to the town, and never respected anyone as he saw himself as a superior.

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  1. Mostafa Chini
    August 19, 2017 • 12:19 pm

    Hi
    Oh my god, nice job.
    Thanks

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  2. Fatima
    August 19, 2017 • 2:09 pm

    Great story opening.
    I am glad I came across this blog. Can’t wait for the continuing posts. I believe there is an addictive story to come.

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  3. iArtichokeu
    August 21, 2017 • 5:43 am

    Wow interesting story. Great first post!

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  4. fauxcroft
    August 22, 2017 • 12:00 pm

    Looking forward to more history of a place few of us in the west truly know

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  5. ledrakenoir
    August 24, 2017 • 8:08 am

    Looking forward to more history too.
    Best wishes. 🙂

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  6. hassanmosleh
    August 27, 2017 • 4:50 pm

    I absolutely loved this, thank you for your great post.

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  7. D. Wallace Peach
    August 28, 2017 • 11:38 pm

    We need to live in communities of kindness and it starts with each one of us, doesn’t it? A sad but unsurprising story.

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  8. JC
    August 29, 2017 • 1:40 am

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, your blog is beautiful and very interesting…jc

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  10. Dead Donovan
    September 1, 2017 • 10:45 pm

    Fascinating! I’m excited to read more of your stories.

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  11. micketalbot
    September 13, 2017 • 3:34 am

    Well written and beautifully illustrated, but for me, that kind behaviour is still ongoing and in many countries, it starts with people who rule, very sad! So based on what I have just said I can qualify my liking of your article down to your talent, and presentation The story is true, and the man who floundered his riches deserved his comeuppance, but the child relatives should not have been made to suffer, no matter what their uncle did, and for that reason I did not comment on when I first read.
    Please don’t be offended at my honesty, reference the story itself, for indeed you do have a talent, and that is my reason for the like. I love the happy ever after tales be they truth or fiction, more of them, please!

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  12. -Eugenia
    September 13, 2017 • 12:14 pm

    An interesting story containing a worthy message. Well done and thank you for following BrewNSpew.

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  13. Lynn Love
    September 14, 2017 • 10:43 am

    A valuable lesson for us all – not to look dowon on people because they’re different from yourself. Thank you for the follow, Laleh and for introducing me to your blog

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  15. Miriam Hurdle
    September 19, 2017 • 7:58 pm

    I used to watch a show from the UK about a man who started the department store idea and became very rich. Due to big spending, he died a lonely and poor man. The show was based on a true story. There are many true stories like the one you wrote. Nicely written. Thanks for the follow. Look forward to more of your stories.

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  16. Travel blogger / Nomadic Adventurer
    September 22, 2017 • 1:37 pm

    Laleh, this is a powerful posting of a life lesson learned to be nice to one another, share the wisdom and the fruits of your labors with others

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  17. Jack Eason
    September 24, 2017 • 6:21 am

    Reblogged this on Have We Had Help? and commented:
    A salutary tale from Laleh 😉

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  18. Soul Gifts
    September 28, 2017 • 12:25 pm

    Hello Laleh, what a sad tale of greed and avarice. The cost of such arrogance is now being paid by the future generation 😦

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  19. Semra Polat
    September 29, 2017 • 8:04 am

    A sad story but you write very well, i sending you love and kiss from Istanbul 🙂

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  20. JoAnna
    September 30, 2017 • 4:44 am

    It’s too bad the grandchildren had to pay for the old man’s meanness. But the ruins are beautiful and earthy.

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  21. RosemaryMarie
    October 1, 2017 • 2:34 am

    This is a really beautiful story and something we should all remember. 🙂

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  22. Travel Parable
    October 4, 2017 • 3:38 am

    And perhaps its true also. In a society, we inherit the karma of our ancestors also. Perhaps why, without any strong reason, we look towards some societies with a great respect, while for some others have hatred. Very nice post

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  23. Fernanda W.
    October 6, 2017 • 2:28 am

    I am in love for your blog, so many delightful stories!!! thank you

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  24. nathaswami
    October 7, 2017 • 8:16 am

    This is the case with people who are arrogant and who earn money not ethically.

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  25. Candice Coates
    October 20, 2017 • 4:52 am

    Hello, Laleh! Thank you for following my site. This story made me read it twice. It is so unfortunate but really makes you pause and think how our behavior can have negative or positive consequences for those we love. Nice to meet you and thanks again!

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  26. Writings By Payal Tyagi
    October 20, 2017 • 11:07 am

    The story behind the burned mansion gives an amazing lesson. Hey Thanks for stopping by on my blog .Your blog is just amazing .

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  27. kethuprofumo
    October 20, 2017 • 7:45 pm

    Wonderful story & profound moral. Thanks for sharing!

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  28. John Fioravanti
    October 20, 2017 • 10:47 pm

    I enjoyed this story, Laleh, and I’m looking forward to more because I know next to nothing about Iran. Thanks for the follow. It’s good to follow another Canadian blogger.

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  29. michnavs
    October 21, 2017 • 5:36 am

    Thanks for the follow and will check on your blog now.

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  30. kiangablog
    October 21, 2017 • 6:29 am

    Hi Laleh, Was really lovely to get your follow on my blog and to be introduced to your own blog. Stories have so much power especially when there is a human face behind them. In my work, I have had the privilege to meet many people from your country trying to escape a cruel fate and to find a better life in Australia. Everyone, of them have a tale to tell and one that is their own unique story of where they have come from. Also loved your rooster and fox story. We have a resident fox on our property. Foxes are considered pests here but at least they do help to keep the rabbit population down! Keep up the writing Laleh!

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  31. amir2121
    October 21, 2017 • 10:11 am

    This is an excellent read. Thank you

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  32. V.J. Knutson
    October 22, 2017 • 1:28 pm

    This is a universal tale – money is not the only source of wealth. Well told.

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  33. Marcia Strykowski
    October 25, 2017 • 4:56 pm

    Hi, just to let you know, I nominated you for a blog award (on my latest post). 🙂

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  34. camparigirl
    October 25, 2017 • 6:57 pm

    What a wonderful story! And overall interesting blog. Glad I found it.

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  35. spiritofdragonflies
    November 17, 2017 • 3:11 am

    Very interesting story. One should never be so greedy. This may be a good lesson for the leaders of our countries. Thank you for sharing! Love and Light

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  37. Tashnee V Mavee
    November 27, 2017 • 9:21 pm

    Hi I have nominated you for the Libster Award check out the link below👇👇👇
    https://wordpress.com/post/tashneevmavee.wordpress.com/7543

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  39. michnavs
    December 9, 2017 • 2:07 pm

    The story is so intriguing …i wish to know what happened to the grandchildren..

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  40. Chris Lindsay
    December 10, 2017 • 4:01 pm

    Great story!

    btw; minor typo — should be “impoverish[ed] lives”

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  41. quercuscommunity
    December 24, 2017 • 9:17 pm

    Great photographs, and a thought ptovoking story.

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  42. Anne Marie Andrus
    December 28, 2017 • 2:01 pm

    An interesting but so very sad story. The mansion is beautiful, even in its state of ruin.

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  43. mazhargondal
    December 28, 2017 • 2:30 pm

    First of all, we are very grateful for the following and
    Great to have friends like you Laleh Chini,
    And we have the first opportunity to see a
    very nice blog with very nice & very beutiful story
    Blessing
    a greeting
    Sealed with “DUA”
    2 Keep u “HAPPY” & “SAFE” all the life.
    HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018 IN ADVANCE

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  44. Antonio
    January 2, 2018 • 1:46 pm

    very beatiful photos!
    happy new year!

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  45. Dave Kingsbury
    January 14, 2018 • 12:53 am

    Thought-provoking post, will follow, thanks for following mine.

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  46. michaelwatsonvt
    January 14, 2018 • 4:13 pm

    Sadly, children often pay for the sins of their parents.
    You
    have created a lovely bog!
    Thanks for following mine.

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  47. da-AL
    January 29, 2018 • 11:11 pm

    such a lovely site, Laleh

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  48. reocochran
    January 31, 2018 • 4:06 am

    This was such a good story to show young people the consequences of their actions. Thank you for this lesson on greed and mean treatment of others. . . Hugs to you, Laleh. 🌸 💮

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  49. Tashnee V Mavee
    January 31, 2018 • 11:20 pm

    Hi dear I have nominated you for Libster Award check out the link below👇👇👇👇👇
    https://wordpress.com/post/tashneevmavee.wordpress.com/7741

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  50. pollyesther
    February 2, 2018 • 11:51 pm

    I love reading stories like these, where there is a message among the entertaining picture painted in words, great job. I decided to follow your blog after spotting your like on one of my posts, because l loved what l saw and have a curiosity about learning more about the middle east and what life is/was like there for every day people, the stuff you do not find on the news. I guess hoping to see something positive for a change… Feels like I found it in your stories! Thank you for following my blog too 😉

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  51. Tails Around the Ranch
    February 3, 2018 • 5:07 pm

    Thank you for swinging by the Ranch and for the follow. We ❤︎ visitors. You have a lovely blog. All best wishes.

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  52. Iris@poetsmith
    February 4, 2018 • 9:27 am

    Poignant writing. Thank you for stopping by and best wishes. 🙂

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  53. Success Inspirers' World
    February 13, 2018 • 1:29 pm

    Thanks for making my day. When I saw the beautiful face from Iran, my day was made. I knew I would enjoy a lovely story. Thank you. I think the grandchildren should be humble and go to the people and ask for pardon for their grandfather’s wicked ways. The people should forgive them and integrate them. After all, we are all human beings. We all err.

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  54. Wally Fry
    February 14, 2018 • 10:13 pm

    Thank you much for following my blog, and may you find a blessing there.

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  56. Vivian Zems
    February 24, 2018 • 12:44 am

    Good to see that Karma is alive and kicking. So sad when people let greed take over.

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  57. Jonathan Caswell
    March 3, 2018 • 12:21 am

    Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
    A STORY WHOSE LESSON NEEDS TO BE INTERPRETED AND LEARNED! DO YOU SEE THE LESSON HERE?

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  58. The Coastal Crone
    March 28, 2018 • 4:45 pm

    Thank you for choosing to follow my humble blog. I will enjoy reading your stories.

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  59. GlamourPrin
    March 31, 2018 • 6:20 pm

    I really enjoyed reading this story. Gives a true insight to how money comes & goes and we must really plan for the future instead of wasting it or worse, showing it off.
    Thanks for sharing x

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  60. gaillovesgod
    April 12, 2018 • 4:36 am

    Incredibly sad story, but a very powerful parable. I hope it wasn’t a true story, but if it was I pray the family is doing better.
    I also loved your About Page. Thinking of you, and praying for you and your family! God loves you!

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  61. whitefeatherfloating
    April 12, 2018 • 4:26 pm

    That is a sad story, Laleh, but beautiful photography! It’s true that we can’t take anything with us when we die, but it is sad that he ended up wasting his wealth and not leaving it to his family.

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  62. notdonner
    April 17, 2018 • 1:25 pm

    these images are so full of life! thank you for sharing them!

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  63. floatinggold
    April 19, 2018 • 4:36 am

    A great reminder to never be holier than thou. Because money can come and go. But we will always remain human. Don’t mess it up.
    Your photographs are great.

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  64. wheretoeatabuja
    April 20, 2018 • 11:14 am

    A very sad story filled with a great life lesson. Thank you so much for sharing this piece. I feel like there should be an animated version of this story so I can share it with the children I work with.

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    • Laleh Chini
      April 20, 2018 • 1:21 pm

      What a great idea my dear. I wish I knew someone to follow your words but unfortunately world is just for people with lots of money and power to bring their wishes come true ours just stay as a wish😔thanks for your beautiful comment 😍

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  65. Arkenaten
    April 21, 2018 • 8:50 am

    A poignant story and nice photographs to accompany it.

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  66. Harbans
    April 22, 2018 • 4:15 am

    Thanks sincerely for sharing a wonderful story.

    There is a lesson from this story, penned down vividly. The wheels of wealth revolve up and down. It does not stay forever with a person. When we have something we should thank God for His graces and share our wealth with needy too. That is the only way our coming generations will remember us. Rest all will remain here only on this earth.

    With warm regards,

    HARBANS

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  67. glowofmind
    April 22, 2018 • 4:15 am

    So, touched … I feel for the children.

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  68. chattykerry
    April 27, 2018 • 5:16 pm

    My own father spent time in prison. I have tried my very best to lead a good life as a result.

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  69. Eleanor Burns
    April 27, 2018 • 6:36 pm

    While one cannot but feel for the grandchildren, there is definitely a lesson in that for us all … xxx

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  70. greyzzielstories
    April 29, 2018 • 1:16 pm

    This is interesting! I hope there’s a continuation but if there is none, it’s fine

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  71. Awa on the Road
    May 2, 2018 • 9:22 pm

    Thank you so much for following my blog. I’m glad, I met you and your blog. I read a few books about Iran and am fascinated by your old Persian culture. I will read your stories with pleasure 🙂

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  72. Olga
    May 8, 2018 • 4:02 pm

    Beautiful photos to illustrate your fateful story, Laleh. ❤

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  73. sorryless
    May 11, 2018 • 1:34 am

    Love this.

    I always find such comfort in connecting with other places. It reminds me that the world is a very big place, but it always shows us a most wonderful quality. To which we can walk along, together, sharing stories like this.

    Peace

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  74. poeticallyyours360
    May 12, 2018 • 12:21 pm

    great job with articulating these truth and realities that exist all around the world. Every government makes us believe the enemies are other people, when it is the wealthy who steal the resources of their own community. It is a global lie. the poor go to war and the rich reap the spoils…

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  76. Pamela
    May 17, 2018 • 3:51 pm

    What a sad story about a sad house. Well written. Thanks for finding me at Roughwighting!

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  77. Vanya Rajwar
    May 18, 2018 • 3:46 pm

    It was heart rending and beautiful. And thanks for following my blog. 🙂 ❤

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  78. JohnRH
    May 20, 2018 • 3:05 am

    Great stories, because they make me think, contemplate, and ponder. But they are not ponderous.

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  79. Medza Mtana
    May 25, 2018 • 2:00 pm

    I love this story, but its very short I didn’t want to stop reading. I guess I have to visit this web more

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  80. Kim Nolywaika
    May 29, 2018 • 6:09 pm

    The beautiful photographs drew me into the story. I am looking forward to more.

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  81. efge63
    June 7, 2018 • 6:08 am

    I believe that the people have to teach them love … so their children be better than them….

    Hate or ingnorance don’t help anyone……..

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  82. Aweni
    June 7, 2018 • 6:43 am

    A real life lesson. Thank you for sharing.

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  83. wellcolourmeyellow
    June 7, 2018 • 5:45 pm

    The photographs are beautiful! And, my God, the story is lovely. A nice pass-down-the-family kinda tale. sit around a fire and THIS is the story you just knowknowknow everyone will bring up. Great work!!

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  84. momlifewithchiari
    June 12, 2018 • 1:20 am

    Loved reading this! You’re amazing!

    I’ve nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award 🙂

    https://momlifewithchiari.com/2018/06/11/sunshine-blogger-award/

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  85. Sylvain Lechair
    June 12, 2018 • 1:55 pm

    Pour cet article aussi, tu fais partie de mes Blogger Recognition Award

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  86. ortensia
    June 17, 2018 • 9:55 am

    The sins of the fathers always fall on the sons….isn’t it sad and unfair?

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  87. lightwalker1
    June 19, 2018 • 4:27 am

    A sad story to live is such shame. It is a waste of life. The photos are awesome. Thank you for stopping by and following my blog. I stopped by to visit yours and enjoy your writing. I will pop back to visit again. In love and light Cheryle

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  88. SheryL♥
    June 20, 2018 • 9:39 am

    Hi Laleh! Thanks a lot for joining Thoughts of SheryL!
    Great blog! 🙂 May I follow you on Instagram as well?

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  89. frejatravels
    June 21, 2018 • 12:22 pm

    Interesting story and the photos are beautiful. when I was young, my mother told me (she is Budhis) that people have a life circle. Today you are rich and tomorrow you probably do not have any money, therefore should be kind to the less fortune and help them if you can. I still remember it and I help other if I can.

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  90. Lisa@LismorePaperCo.
    June 22, 2018 • 9:05 pm

    Such an amazing message. 💟🌻

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  91. Stuart L. Tutt
    June 23, 2018 • 7:34 pm

    I have nominated you for the get to know me tag. I would be honored if you would participate…
    https://stubaby777.wordpress.com/2018/06/23/get-to-know-me-tag

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  92. missy512
    June 23, 2018 • 10:46 pm

    What a blessing to find you. Thank you for sharing your testimony and gift. Please keep writing. God bless!

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  93. Winnie
    June 27, 2018 • 4:14 pm

    What a sad story but with a lesson to learn <3.

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  94. fulvialuna1
    June 28, 2018 • 7:25 pm

    Che triste storia! Però mi dispiace per le nuove generazioni che pagano sempre per gli errori di quelle precedenti.

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  95. krcc
    July 1, 2018 • 9:59 am

    Agreed, quite a post with splendid photographs to bring your story alive.

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  96. natuurfreak
    July 4, 2018 • 11:29 pm

    Sorry you have so long to wait for an answer but i am very busy with voluntary work.A fantastic post and very good photos to

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  97. bmitjessesue
    July 6, 2018 • 2:09 pm

    a great moral lesson, but yet such a sad story! Pics were beautiful!

    #payitforward #kindessiscool

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  98. M. Talmage Moorehead
    July 7, 2018 • 6:13 pm

    Thank you for reading my short story, Mercury Waves, and liking it. This story of yours contains real wisdom. Your parents were wise to take you there to see the cause and effect of selfish actions.

    I often wish I had taken my children to see the difference between life in the US and life in many other nations where they are spiritually rich, wealthy in their social connections, happier than most of us in the US, and much poorer than we in terms of money, food, hollow entertainment and expensive things.

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  99. Atifa.
    July 10, 2018 • 3:37 pm

    Wow. Interesting post. I hope you don’t mind but I have nominated you for the Mystery Blogger Award. If you want to know what it is about, you can have a look at my post: https://leaveoutthelabel.com/2018/07/10/mystery-blogger-award/ (:

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  100. Soundarya Sriram
    July 12, 2018 • 3:43 am

    This was such an interesting read, Laleh 🙂 I love what you’re doing here on WordPress.

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