Tag Archives: cross-cultural

Global warming and diving ducks: Our “cultural iceberg” looms

Posted on February 8, 2012 by lizcameron

Yesterday, icebergs were spotted off of the Northern Aegean coast on the Turkish side here at slowly-by-slowly.  The field of ice was so wide that it reached all the way to the craggy New England coast. Karagöz was at the … Continue reading →

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Introducing Saf and Dobra: On a love-hate relationship with Türkiye

Posted on February 6, 2012 by lizcameron

Today I met two new puppets, Saf and Dobra.  Saf is an idealist, myopic in her micro moment, focused on her love of her homeland.  Dobra, on the other hand, is more like Karagoz- an outspoken agent provocateur who stands … 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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