Category Archives: Turkish-American Matters

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

Posted on December 15, 2012 by lizcameron

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 →

On the work of meditation: A Karagöz puppet battle of epic proportions

Posted on December 14, 2012 by lizcameron

Later today, I am heading out to my first-ever Buddhist weekend meditation retreat in central Massachusetts. I’m a little nervous, but let me tell you the karagöz puppets that accompany me everywhere are even more nervous than I am. Last … Continue reading →

Posted in A Karagöz puppet battle, Academic hell, Turkish-American Matters, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged Buddhism, meditation, post a day, relaxing, Work | 9 Comments

Aç ayı oynamaz: A hungry bear won’t dance (on working, relaxing and patience)

Posted on December 13, 2012 by lizcameron

The world of Turkish proverbs is a full one, and barely a day goes by when M. doesn’t let one rip with vim and vigor – much to the delight of the Karagöz puppets, who so enjoy his excitement at … Continue reading →