Category Archives: Academic hell

What would my Turkish kaynana (mother-in-law) think? On working women and workaholism

Posted on December 2, 2012 by lizcameron

The Karagöz puppets would like me to announce that they are taking a sporadic vacation this month – and will only make occasional appearances here on Slowly-by-Slowly. They are exhausted and in need of a good, long nap. Instead, you … Continue reading →

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The Karagöz puppets visit the Registry of Motor Vehicles – Kenne faints from shock

Posted on September 27, 2012 by lizcameron

You know those pop culture images of the absent-minded and pre-occupied professor that you come across once in a while? Well, that’s me. Some, including my beloved M., might just say with a diplomatic air that I am not “the … Continue reading →

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Living in the blue light of the Write-a-Matrix

Posted on April 27, 2012 by lizcameron

Upon my return from the conference in Oregon (and yes, I did get the “special treatment” package from TSA, but it was fine), the puppets and I were startled awake by the dog at the side of the bed, who … Continue reading →

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