Tag Archives: Turkish language

The golden shadow puppets lead me to Rumi’s words on letting go, and getting back

Posted on October 28, 2011 by lizcameron

I am awake in dreamland. I have been having a lot of anxiety dreams at night.  M. has had a few in Turkish as well, sometimes  he sounds as though he is cajoling, sometimes yelling, sometimes begging, sometimes just talking and laughing, … Continue reading →

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2011 Interlude: From hairy black radishes to sweet apples and the power of childhood memories

Posted on September 28, 2011 by lizcameron

Cross-cultural moments abound in my marriage. While I am not in Turkey right now, they still seem to come fast and furious seven years into this road trip together with M. – the road trip that I am narrating here … Continue reading →

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Of peştemal, patlican and the perfect Turkish junk food (with home-style recipe)

Posted on September 6, 2011 by lizcameron

After saying goodbye to Z. after my first-ever great morning at cement beach, M. and I walked up the hill, now expert at pre-stretching our legs in order to elude shin splints.  Upon entering the house, Kalinka was upon us, … Continue reading →

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