Category Archives: Academic hell

On (Turkish?) teaching tactics: Roses grow where a teacher hits? Hocanın vurduğu yerde gül biter

Posted on April 13, 2012 by lizcameron

Lately, dear readers, when I am not in the midst of a TSA “special” line, I have written much about the fact that I have been grading papers – a lot of papers. As you may have gathered, it is … Continue reading →

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Living is no laughing matter (Thank you, Nazim Hikmet)

Posted on April 3, 2012 by lizcameron

When I last left you, I was in melt-down mode as a result of the workaholic gerbil wheel called academia in which I currently reside professionally.  The puppets were in chaos about it, but Yehuda Rebbe calmed me down some, … Continue reading →

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“Let nothing die inside:” Karagöz puppet chaos and wisdom

Posted on April 2, 2012 by lizcameron

When I last left you, I was basking the glow of a purple, lavender-scented foot massage and paraffin bath.  OK, at least my feet were basking in that glow.  I awoke this morning to the horrific beat of my heart … Continue reading →

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