The weather is finally cooperating. Of course it's cooperating so well, that now the pool is the only place you can hang outside. Wait a minute, that sounds like complaining, and I am definitely not complaining...I love this weather, unless the central air calfs out, then you'd better look out.

In other news, I just finished reading Prisoner of Tehran by Marina Nemat. It was a fascinating, if terrifying story about Nemat's experience as a prisoner in Iran's notorious prison, Evin. And while I'll add it to the ever-lengthening list of horrifying events that unfortunately only seem to draw public attention after a more 'public' persona encounters them (read: photo journalist Zahra Kazemi), I have to say that I was hoping the book would also delve more into how Nemat coped once she arrived in Canada and how she handled experiencing the culture shock that I would assume goes hand in hand with coming from a war-torn country to live in a relatively peaceful country like Canada.

Having said all that, I would highly recommend the book. It is a fascinating and educating look at life in Iran and I'm grateful for the added insight into the political and religious complexities of the country.