Category Archives: Visits from the Karagöz puppets

Icebergs in Türkiye

Posted on February 7, 2012 by lizcameron

Yesterday, I saw a number of icebergs in my dreams.  Hopefully they are not precursors to my own personal Titanic in some aspect of my life.  I should mention that I am meeting with the Provost at my University today … Continue reading →

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One jive turkey on Turkey: Old news revisited

Posted on February 5, 2012 by lizcameron

I am often surprised when colleagues or students who know I have some affiliation with Turkey comment on Turkey-related news. I like this – it is clearly a nice and good-hearted effort to connect. I am, however, often shocked at … Continue reading →

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Skype vs. Sufi whirling for our Turkish-American “marital moments” of woe

Posted on February 4, 2012 by lizcameron

As with any couple, we have disagreements. OK, and we have arguments that are, ahem, occasionally heated.  I am sure many of you can relate? Well, add to that two mix two different culturally imbued communication styles – and you … Continue reading →

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