Category Archives: Cross-cultural learning moments

On escaping the “emotion work” of everyday life in Istanbul

Posted on December 10, 2012 by lizcameron

On Sunday, I wrote that living in a Turkish-American marriage, you notice some cultural differences right away – and others slowly by slowly. In thinking about cultural differences in this roadtrip called our marriage, work is a key piece when … Continue reading →

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Of east and west, work and rest in a Turkish-American marriage

Posted on December 9, 2012 by lizcameron

Living in a Turkish-American marriage, there are some differences that are glaringly garish, more that subtle, a few that are barely perceptible and some that really creep up on you over time.  As my theme of the month is “work,” due … Continue reading →

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Guest Post #1: The Puppets Want to Talk About The Children

Posted on November 16, 2012 by lizcameron

Today, the Karagoz puppet troupe and I are so very honored to share an essay written by our e-friend, Deonna Kelli Sayed.  Deonna was kind enough to offer to write a guest post for me while my shoulder/writing capacity heals. … Continue reading →

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