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Surviving and thriving: Christmas 2011 with the Karagöz puppet troupe

Posted on December 30, 2011 by lizcameron

A Greek image of Saint Nicholas as Karagoz – or vice versa from this link – by David John Berlin Santa Kariagozi magazine cover illustration “The Athenian” December 1985 ink & gouache Design: © David John 1984 When we last … Continue reading →

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Tradition:Karagöz is ready to rock (the boat on Christmas)

Posted on December 24, 2011 by lizcameron

So, it is Christmas Eve, which for me is the favored holiday, one brimming with hope and joy about – tomorrow.  That is the part I like to hold on to somehow.  I see Hacivad Bey nodding his head at … Continue reading →

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Angry Karagözis: Debating the ideal limits of family caregiving

Posted on October 22, 2011 by lizcameron

Yesterday, I wrote to you about making lemonade out of lemons, looking for “silver linings in the cloud” and so on.  I also wrote about the comfort of a glass of çay or a cup of chai during tough times. We … Continue reading →

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