Category Archives: Family Challenges

Ten Years, Ten Moments: Hacivad Bey Speaks

Posted on May 22, 2014 by lizcameron

Today, Hacivad Bey poked his head around the corner of my living room and inquired about my well-being.  “It’s been a long time, M’lady, since you’ve let us come out and play!”  Sighing, I responded, “Indeed, Hacivad Bey, it has. … Continue reading →

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Catherine the great takes up residence with the Karagöz puppets

Posted on July 31, 2013 by lizcameron

Lately, M’lady and her Karagöz Puppets have been quite silent. As a matter of fact they’ve been plastered against the wall due to the centrifugal force such as that experienced in a circus ride that goes fast round and round … Continue reading →

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“Anneler Burada!” Hell hath no fury like a (Turkish) mother during #OccupyGezi

Posted on June 20, 2013 by lizcameron

So, it’s been a few days since we’ve seen major outbreaks of police brutality in major Turkish cities – although the action is still hot and some of the smaller cities, Mersin & Eskişehir, for example.  Karagoz, as usual, steps … Continue reading →

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