Category Archives: Visits from the Karagöz puppets

“Hayır!” and “No!”: The Karagöz puppets protest November

Posted on November 26, 2012 by lizcameron

“Hayır!” and “No!” These were the first words I heard this morning. One in English and one in Turkish. In choosing to speak both languages, the puppets were embracing their cross-cultural status. You see, it has been almost a decade that they … Continue reading →

Posted in Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged New England, November, poem, Thomas Hood | 7 Comments

Vişne reçeli in my cookie: A “Turklish” twist on Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2012 by lizcameron

A few days ago, my dear friend J. took me (and my mental Karagöz puppets) over for my twice-weekly physical therapy torture for what Emsa ths hippie puppet calls “my damaged wing,” and the very proper Kenne, Queen of Manners … Continue reading →

Posted in Turkish Food!, Turkish-American Matters, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged Bake, Butter, cooking, Ina Garten, stupidity, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving day, Turkey, Turkish, Turklish | 15 Comments

Guest Post #1: The Puppets Want to Talk About The Children

Posted on November 16, 2012 by lizcameron

Today, the Karagoz puppet troupe and I are so very honored to share an essay written by our e-friend, Deonna Kelli Sayed. Deonna was kind enough to offer to write a guest post for me while my shoulder/writing capacity heals. … Continue reading →