Mary ShiraefObserving America from AbroadMy Interview with the Mannheimer Morgen on Trump’s Assassination AttemptJul 28Jul 28
Mary ShiraefField Research UpdateUnpacking the Legacy of Ethnic Policies in Communist AlbaniaApr 15Apr 15
Mary ShiraefEdinburgh + the Highlands, Trespassing TipsI made a new friend by happenstance. Recently I accidentally destroyed an old, precious book of mine, and April Smith, owner of Booksmith…Apr 4Apr 4
Mary ShiraefBack in Albania with Four Fresh Oranges and a PlanA month ago, I began a U.S. Department of State Title VIII Fellowship, administered by the American Councils for International Education…Feb 15Feb 15
Mary ShiraefA short story about my grandfather(s)’ lyraTo 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 5Jan 5
Mary ShiraefFour of my favorite people died in 2023They 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 11Jan 11
Mary ShiraefDoorbells, Daytime Spooks, and the Worst Halloween Costume of 2023My Halloween was spooky after allNov 1, 2023Nov 1, 2023