Tag Archives: Recreation

Living Off the Grid: M. and the Karagoz Puppets in Maine


As I fade in and out of the fatigue of recovery and work to correct surgery complications, I have heard snippets of news about Turkish politics, the Syrian debacle, the “I have a dream” anniversary and more.  My brain, however, … Continue reading

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Cross-cultural explanation moment #456: Yes, many Turks drink alcohol (and a lovely video)


This blog is about one Turkish-American couple’s road trip through a cross-cultural marriage.  In the U.S., one of our regular cross-cultural moments comes in explaining things about Turkey, the Middle East, and Islam to others – to the best of … Continue reading

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