Tag Archives: family

Kenne, the Queen of Manners and Maintenance of Ladylike behavior – hits the rakı!

Posted on September 25, 2012 by lizcameron

It’s a rare thing to see Kenne at a loss for words, but it did happen this summer, if you can imagine it. Kenne, as you may recall, is the puppet Queen in charge of Manners and the Maintenance of … Continue reading →

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Esma sees jasmine vines, but Karagöz focuses on Coca-Cola consumption

Posted on August 21, 2012 by lizcameron

When I last left you, I had just gotten word from the U.S. that a trip home as soon as possible was warranted – as my Father was being admitted to hospice care. At that time, there had been some … Continue reading →

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Getting kids to eat in Turkish and American households: Your food is crying behind you…and “the starving Armenians”

Posted on April 14, 2012 by lizcameron

Lately, I have been writing a set of posts about my early exposure to Islam – or anything remotely related to it (click here for a link to all posts of mine on that topic). I am trying to get … Continue reading →

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