Tag Archives: cross-cultural

Voodoo or nazar boncuğu?

Posted on September 11, 2011 by lizcameron

Karagöz is jumping up and down with his usual amount of vim and vigor, so much so that even the weight of his wax-papery self is getting to my shoulder. He’s all hot and bothered – which in his world … Continue reading →

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From the Aegean to the Mediterranean and over to Italia: Check out Mozzarella Mamma

Posted on September 10, 2011 by lizcameron

…and now for something completely different, a shout-out to my step-sister Trisha Thomas, and her hysterically on-point writing about navigating cross-cultural family life.  While slowly-by-slowly primarily focuses on the joys and challenges of learning to be culturally responsive in one cross-cultural marriage … Continue reading →

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‘Burqini’ street theatre vs. the ‘skinny bitch’ hegemony: Part II

Posted on August 27, 2011 by lizcameron

When I last left you, I was on my way to Kos Island, in Greece and, more importantly, was in the midst of a détente with Kenne and the chorus of dancing shadow puppet ladies, who vehemently opposed my plan … Continue reading →

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