Category Archives: Cross-cultural learning moments

Weekly photo challenge: Delicate


Yes, this is my Weekly Photo Challenge entry for “Delicate,” and yes, I am entering a photo of a stone wall.  Karagöz scoffs at the notion of a stone wall as delicate…but reconsiders.  Let me tell you the story of … Continue reading

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Şekerleme: On the work of both rest and cultural competence in Turkey


Well, this week has been a full and deep one, as I have contemplated both work – and a bit on rest as well. I have noted that there are differences in approaches to work between east and west, as … Continue reading

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Choosing any job in the world: A “heathen pilgrim” walks across Turkey


Waking up today, I see that the writing prompt of the day is “If you could have any job in the world, what would it be?” Well, Blogher, you’ve got my number today – this is indeed the question of … Continue reading

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