Category Archives: Visits from the Karagöz puppets

In search of manupecten pesfelis: Ak Deniz or bust!


As the summer sun wends its way farther and deeper into our life itinerary, we have decided to make a journey to the Ak Deniz coast (Mediterranean Sea). We plan to visit ancient sites and interesting towns this yabancı gelin … Continue reading

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Of oxen, calves and paper tigers: Öküz altında buzağı aramak


All day, the impish Karagöz has been lounging around the dining room table, giggling and rolling about.  Every once in a while, when I come in from my spot on the back porch, where I am grading yesterday’s tests, he … Continue reading

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Karagöz hoots at the statement “I’ve been better”


Karagöz is literally dancing and rolling around the living room. He is hooting and hollering with gut-splitting guffaws the likes I have never seen before. And I am mad as hell. Karagöz has been listening in on a phone call … Continue reading

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