Category Archives: Visits from the Karagöz puppets

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 →

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When I found my teaching spark: A Sufi-like exchange with Hacivad Bey on the work of teaching

Posted on December 5, 2012 by lizcameron

  Today’s writing prompt from Blogher’s December’s NaBloPoMo is: Do you enjoy teaching others? Talk about a time you taught someone how to do something.   Well, as soon as I read that, Hacivad Bey appeared on my shoulder, ready for … Continue reading →

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What would my Turkish kaynana (mother-in-law) think? On working women and workaholism

Posted on December 2, 2012 by lizcameron

The Karagöz puppets would like me to announce that they are taking a sporadic vacation this month – and will only make occasional appearances here on Slowly-by-Slowly. They are exhausted and in need of a good, long nap. Instead, you … Continue reading →

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