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Mary Shiraef

The Irreplaceable Value of Mentorship

Remembering Dr. Bill Shapiro

Oct 11, 2024

The Irreplaceable Value of Mentorship

Oct 11, 2024

Observing America from Abroad

My Interview with the Mannheimer Morgen on Trump’s Assassination Attempt

Jul 28, 2024

Observing America from Abroad

Jul 28, 2024

Lost Shades, Found Stories

A Balkan Sunglasses Adventure

Jul 18, 2024

Lost Shades, Found Stories

Jul 18, 2024

Field Research Update

Unpacking the Legacy of Ethnic Policies in Communist Albania

Apr 15, 2024

Field Research Update

Apr 15, 2024

Edinburgh + the Highlands, Trespassing Tips

I made a new friend by happenstance. Recently I accidentally destroyed an old, precious book of mine, and April Smith, owner of Booksmith…

Apr 4, 2024

Edinburgh + the Highlands, Trespassing Tips

Apr 4, 2024

My Fulbright-Hays Odyssey: Threads from Greece to America, Albania and Back

Mar 10, 2024

My Fulbright-Hays Odyssey: Threads from Greece to America, Albania and Back

Mar 10, 2024

Back in Albania with Four Fresh Oranges and a Plan

A month ago, I began a U.S. Department of State Title VIII Fellowship, administered by the American Councils for International Education…

Feb 15, 2024

Back in Albania with Four Fresh Oranges and a Plan

Feb 15, 2024

A short story about my grandfather(s)’ lyra

To kick off 2024, I want to share this Christmas card my cousin, Giorgos Benakis, shared with me. It shows the lyra, a musical instrument…

Jan 5, 2024

A short story about my grandfather(s)’ lyra

Jan 5, 2024

Four of my favorite people died in 2023

They say the end of the year is for reflection and gratitude. But in 2023, four people who mean a great deal to me passed away — three of…

Jan 1, 2024

Four of my favorite people died in 2023

Jan 1, 2024

Doorbells, Daytime Spooks, and the Worst Halloween Costume of 2023

My Halloween was spooky after all

Nov 1, 2023

Doorbells, Daytime Spooks, and the Worst Halloween Costume of 2023

Nov 1, 2023

Mary Shiraef

Mary Shiraef

Everyday Researcher, Teacher, Writer. I write here about the people, ideas, and small businesses that bring me joy—and occasionally, the politics that don't.

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