Author Archives: lizcameron

Skype vs. Sufi whirling for our Turkish-American “marital moments” of woe

Posted on February 4, 2012 by lizcameron

As with any couple, we have disagreements. OK, and we have arguments that are, ahem, occasionally heated.  I am sure many of you can relate? Well, add to that two mix two different culturally imbued communication styles – and you … Continue reading →

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Smells like Turkiye in here: Antep’ten pul biber, Bozcaada’dan kekik

Posted on February 3, 2012 by lizcameron

It’s been days and days of not being able to smell anything during this bout of flu. My good friend even gave me three bottles of the most lovely perfume – and I couldn’t understand a whiff of it although … Continue reading →

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Likened to a Taliban on the cross-town bus: A sparkly response

Posted on February 2, 2012 by lizcameron

The inspiration for today’s pit-stop on the cross-cultural road trip of this Turkish-American marriage sprung up while we were watching a re-run of the television sitcom “Seinfeld.” Let me explain that almost 20 years after moving to the United States, … Continue reading →

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