Category Archives: Visits from the Karagöz puppets

The Karagöz puppets revel in blog love around the world

Posted on March 13, 2012 by lizcameron

Late last night, the Karagöz shadow puppets burst out into a cheer.  I was brushing my teeth at the time, and couldn’t come right out, but I knew they were jumping all over the iPad, and figured their futbol (soccer) … Continue reading →

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Of foxes and fur shops: Karagöz negates Ataturk’s brilliant negociating lesson

Posted on March 12, 2012 by lizcameron

When I last left you, M. and I were sitting in a frigid car dealership in the process of buying a new car.  M. was in the throes of channeling his great Uncle M., the silent and deadly Montenegran refugee … Continue reading →

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Turkish tough-guy meets comb-over car salesman

Posted on March 10, 2012 by lizcameron

Yesterday, the puppets and I celebrated International Women’s Day – focusing on women’s empowerment and how said empowerment can impact hunger and poverty.  I had good talks with my students about that…and I also introduced my students to the fact … Continue reading →

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