Tag Archives: Karagöz and Hacivat

One jive turkey on Turkey: Old news revisited

Posted on February 5, 2012 by lizcameron

I am often surprised when colleagues or students who know I have some affiliation with Turkey comment on Turkey-related news. I like this – it is clearly a nice and good-hearted effort to connect. I am, however, often shocked at … 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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Likened to a Taliban on the cross-town bus: A sparkly response

Posted on February 2, 2012 by lizcameron

The inspiration for today’s pit-stop on the cross-cultural road trip of this Turkish-American marriage sprung up while we were watching a re-run of the television sitcom “Seinfeld.” Let me explain that almost 20 years after moving to the United States, … Continue reading →

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