Author Archives: lizcameron

Mozzarella Mamma Rolls into Istanbul

Posted on April 27, 2012 by lizcameron

As one half of a  Turkish-American marriage, I am always interested in other people’s experiences in the living of a cross-cultural life. And as you may have gathered,  I have a troupe of traditional yet modern Karagöz shadow puppets who … Continue reading →

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Living in the blue light of the Write-a-Matrix

Posted on April 27, 2012 by lizcameron

Upon my return from the conference in Oregon (and yes, I did get the “special treatment” package from TSA, but it was fine), the puppets and I were startled awake by the dog at the side of the bed, who … Continue reading →

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Care for some hummus with your pop-culture terrorist images?

Posted on April 15, 2012 by lizcameron

It is late at night, and I am thousands of miles from my cozy New England home here in Oregon. I am cooped up in my tiny, yet luxurious, hotel room, frantically making notes for my report to my boss … Continue reading →

Posted in America post 9-11, Turkish Food!, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments