Author Archives: lizcameron

Stories make the world go round – or – where the Karagöz puppets came from

Posted on January 4, 2012 by lizcameron

Yesterday, I wrote about Elif Şafak‘s words on the importance of stories – on breaking down walls, expanding circles and enjoying in the overlapping of those circles.  Although you wouldn’t know it from my current profession, a professor of statistics, research … Continue reading →

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Elif Şafak on stories as wall-breakers: Crossing circles, moving between

Posted on January 3, 2012 by lizcameron

Today’s post is written to honor the power of storytelling – and specifically stories that cross circles, move between spaces (or ghettos) and break down walls. Let me start with the circles. My students often come up to me and … Continue reading →

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Karagöz is dying for some Şalgam suyu…what about you?

Posted on January 2, 2012 by lizcameron

Well, Karagöz really worked hard on acculturating to his new part-time life in America last night.  He snuck away from the quiet night that M. and I had at home, through the floorboards, and joined our neighbors in their after-midnight-after-party.  … Continue reading →

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