Tag Archives: Turkey

The Karagöz puppets debate the use of second-hand clothes (Sener Sezer)

Posted on April 4, 2012 by lizcameron

Today I had the good fortune of catching up with an old colleague of mine – an ardent community activist who just so happens to have a passion for fashion (Safiye Rakkase the vainglorious dancing lady puppet perks her ears … Continue reading →

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Living is no laughing matter (Thank you, Nazim Hikmet)

Posted on April 3, 2012 by lizcameron

When I last left you, I was in melt-down mode as a result of the workaholic gerbil wheel called academia in which I currently reside professionally.  The puppets were in chaos about it, but Yehuda Rebbe calmed me down some, … Continue reading →

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Men and Pedicures: Macho duck – or “metro-sexual” from a Muslim land?

Posted on April 1, 2012 by lizcameron

When I last left you, I was sharing my story of exposure to the Arabian Nights thanks to my mother, who championed imagination and a broad world view uber alles when it came to raising her girls.  She did not, … Continue reading →

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