On a personal note

To My Family and the People of Iran

With recent events unfolding and tensions rising, my heart is heavy. I still have family in Iran—my beloved sisters, nieces, nephews—and like so many others in the diaspora, I’m watching with deep concern and quiet prayers.

To everyone in Iran:
Be safe. Be strong. Be brave.
This storm will pass. The night doesn’t last forever.

I still believe—despite everything—in good days ahead.
In a future where Iranians don’t just survive… they live.
Where laughter returns to the streets,
where hope outshines fear,
and where the only thing exploding… is joy during Norooz.

You deserve peace. You deserve freedom.
And above all, you deserve a life that lets you laugh loudly, live proudly, and dream boldly.

Stay safe, stay connected—and never lose your sense of humor. It’s a quiet revolution all its own.

With love,
Tony