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The puppets throw a poetry party (for our anniversary)

Posted on January 25, 2012 by lizcameron

Today is the anniversary of meeting M for the first time.  We also eloped on this same day, 3 years ago. 8 years of knowing each other and 3 years hitched. The puppets were up all night – I could … Continue reading →

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The Karagoz puppets tout the oxygen cure

Posted on January 20, 2012 by lizcameron

A one year-old baby boy we know was in the hospital this week, with double pneumonia.  It is a scary time for his brave parents, who are by now totally sleep deprived, I am sure. The puppets are each praying … Continue reading →

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Karagöz is dying for some Şalgam suyu…what about you?

Posted on January 2, 2012 by lizcameron

Well, Karagöz really worked hard on acculturating to his new part-time life in America last night.  He snuck away from the quiet night that M. and I had at home, through the floorboards, and joined our neighbors in their after-midnight-after-party.  … Continue reading →

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