Category Archives: Visits from the Karagöz puppets

Keşmekeş: The Karagöz puppets wreak (helpful) havoc

Posted on January 11, 2013 by lizcameron

The Karagöz puppets are urging me to send out this “I’m still alive” message to the few and dear readers of this kooky blog. So, a few words on what is going on these days. In all fairness, I must … Continue reading →

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Eggs and Ottoman music: On cultural responsivity gone wrong in one Turkish American marital moment

Posted on December 24, 2012 by lizcameron

Today, I really have to laugh at myself, along with Karagöz who is, of course, really howling at me (he tells me, “M’lady, I’m laughing WITH you, not at you.” Yeah right, Karagöz, I know you and your ways. Sigh. … Continue reading →

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Christmas tree: On overworking cultural competence in a Turkish American marriage

Posted on December 23, 2012 by lizcameron

As an academic social worker, I am trained to the gills on the need to encourage my students to work towards “cultural competence,” as they work with people from a range of cultures and sub-cultures. And of course, although I … Continue reading →

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