Author Archives: lizcameron

Stirring the pot: Hacivad quotes Rumi, Karagöz fills me in on “Turkish love rats”

Posted on August 5, 2011 by lizcameron

It is four in the morning. Hacivad jumped on my shoulder as I snuck out of the bedroom in my now-famous demure, white cotton nightgown to take a breather on the patio. I can’t stop thinking about the postings from … Continue reading →

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Hacivad snorts, Karagöz revels: On reviewing idiotic Internet posts on Turkish-American marriage/partner relationships

Posted on August 4, 2011 by lizcameron

It’s a windy, hot morning on the island again, and I am risking sitting on the patio in my demure cotton nightgown again, despite yesterday’s mishaps with Ahmet’s visit.  It is only 7 a.m., I think, he can’t “just stop … Continue reading →

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Just dropping by: Caught in the white cotton nightgown with juicy peaches and once-boiled tea

Posted on August 3, 2011 by lizcameron

It is 10 a.m. and the sun is beating down on the waxy leaves of the pomegranate bush outside – I can almost see the heat waves emanating from the leaves themselves. I thought that only happened from inanimate objects…like … Continue reading →

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