Author Archives: lizcameron

To eleven years together: “Love is grabbing hold to the great Lion’s mane”

Posted on January 25, 2015 by lizcameron

“Love is grabbing hold to the great Lion’s mane” or so go the words from the poet Hafiz. I’ve been clinging to that mane – whipping in the wind it often seems – for eleven years now. Actually, it has been … Continue reading →

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A fındık (hazelnut) fiesta in Güneşliköyü

Posted on January 20, 2015 by lizcameron

Recently, the puppets joined me on a trip with the Archers of Okçular. Clinging onto the backseat, the puppets didn’t complain as we wound our way through the mountains of the northeastern Black Sea region near the Georgian border. M’Lady was … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of deniz börülcesi

Posted on January 15, 2015 by lizcameron

Lately, the puppets have been complaining about the polar vortex that has descended upon us. The little chorus of dancing ladies have had to cover up their skimpy clothes with fat parkas, and they are none too happy at the … Continue reading →

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