Tag Archives: beauty

‘Burqini’ street theatre to combat the “skinny bitch” hegemony (Part I)

Posted on August 23, 2011 by lizcameron

Once there was and once there wasn’t a lady who went on the search for the perfect burqini (a.k.a. hashema, odema in Turkish, per a reader, thanks again!).  If you are wondering what in the world I am talking about, … Continue reading →

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Braving the swim parade in Bodrum: The data-driven put-down battle

Posted on August 13, 2011 by lizcameron

I am mid-breath, and it is a deep one.  Although I am surrounded by blue sky and buoyant hot air of the weather type – not to mention buoyant hot air of the verbal type, I feel backed into a … Continue reading →

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Tea at breakfast: Sweltering in my smile with Hacivad and Karagöz

Posted on August 13, 2011 by lizcameron

Strong shafts of heat hit my back as I walk up the stairs from the guest room.  It is not yet nine in the morning, and already dry-hot beyond my comfort level.  Sliding into a space next to M. after … Continue reading →

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