Author Archives: lizcameron

A strange, (spinning) journey to pink paradise with the Karagöz

Posted on December 5, 2011 by lizcameron

Rocketing through the night air, our little engine that could (after 11 years on the road) made its best possible way out to our retreat spot, in Provincetown.  Hacivad Bey annoints the trip with his words: “Rise up nimbly and … Continue reading →

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Ottomans in America: 99% of the Karagozis occupy my armchair with music demands

Posted on December 2, 2011 by lizcameron

Yesterday morning, the Karagöz interventionists (as well as the familial ones) encouraged me to stay in bed and prep for class from home so that I would be more rested and have no more near driving misses…some procrastination on class … Continue reading →

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Şekerleme: Prescription from the Karagözis

Posted on December 2, 2011 by lizcameron

It is 5 a.m. and though exhausted still after 7 hours of sleep, I am fitful. Before I realize that I am semi-awake, I sense the puppets. They are all lined up behind my head, up on the windowsill behind … Continue reading →

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