Category Archives: On writing about my life with the Karagöz puppets

On the 11th day of Christmas: Meet Perihan, the fairy godmother

Posted on December 21, 2011 by lizcameron

When we last left you, the Karagöz puppets were jumping up and down whilst engaging in a hot debate about religion.  Leave it to religion to stir things up.  Hacivad Bey and Yehuda Rebbe had just co-recited a quote from … Continue reading →

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On the 10th day of Christmas: Meet Yehuda Rebbe, the Jewish wise man

Posted on December 21, 2011 by lizcameron

So, today we are meeting Yehuda Rebbe, the Jewish wise man.   This is a far cry on the spectrum from ridiculous to sublime if you consider that yesterday we met Safiye Rakkase, the vainglorious dancing girl.  She ignores Yehuda Rebbe … Continue reading →

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On the 9th day of Christmas: Meet Safiye Rakkase, the vainglorious dancing girl

Posted on December 20, 2011 by lizcameron

Safiye Rakkase (Sah-fee-yeh rah-kah-seh), that’s who you are meeting today.  As stated, she may be a hot mamma – but she is one vainglorious hot mamma.  She is the ringleader of the chorus of dancing ladies, often referred to in … Continue reading →

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