Author Archives: lizcameron

Turkish tough-guy meets comb-over car salesman


Yesterday, the puppets and I celebrated International Women’s Day – focusing on women’s empowerment and how said empowerment can impact hunger and poverty.  I had good talks with my students about that…and I also introduced my students to the fact … Continue reading

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The Karagöz puppets celebrate International Women’s Day and honor Pınar Selek


My dreams swirl in lilac, mauve and lavender before I start to hear the whispering.  These are, of course, the colors of the women’s movement. As usual, it is early morning and I am still asleep – or just barely … Continue reading

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Çay emergency: The puppets riot, the car dies


When I last left you, I was musing on the White Ribbon Campaign which addresses violence against women – and was quite happy to see the dialogue that ensued (thank you, my e-friends).  Our campaign was a success and the … Continue reading

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