Category Archives: Family Challenges

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 →

Posted in Academic hell, Cross-cultural learning moments, Family Challenges, Turkish-American Matters, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Hard work: On the retreat of the Write-a-matrix and the victory of her nemesis, Hacıyatmaz

Posted on December 6, 2012 by lizcameron

Now that I have challenged myself to carefully consider the topic of “work” as part of December’s NaBloPoMo, two of the primary metaphorical puppets that have inhabited my mind for some years now are popping up once again in earnest. … Continue reading →

Posted in A Karagöz puppet battle, Academic hell, Family Challenges, On writing about my life with the Karagöz puppets, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Babane, Anane & Kaynana make jam: A lesson in leading, following and collaborating

Posted on December 4, 2012 by lizcameron

This month, I am reflecting on work as part of the Blogher NaBloPoMo challenge. And I sure have a lot to say on the topic when it comes to my job at the University. But if I really think about … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Challenges, Gendered moments, Turkish Food! | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments