Dec 01, 2007: My daily morning routine of reading the paper over a strong cup of Armenian coffee was disrupted by my anticipation of the 15th Armenian Telethon this Thanksgiving morning. In addition to ignoring the paper that was waiting on our driveway, I also chose to shut out the world news from the TV: Pakistan's Musharraf, Iraq, suicide bombers, Britney Spears, etc... that fill the space between commercials on the small screen every day. Instead, I decided to devote my day to the news and culture of Armenia/Artsakh. It was Thanksgiving Day, a time to thank our blessings to be citizens of the U.S. and to hear about the reconstruction of our ancestors' homeland and the plans to eradicate poverty in Armenia and Artsakh. more...
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