Tag Archives: veils

A Şeker Bayramı moment in Provincetown

Posted on September 2, 2012 by lizcameron

While walking the dog the other morning in Provincetown (sleepy puppets in tow on my mantle, tabi canım) I was studiously conducting my usual eavesdropping activity. Now this activity could more *positively* be referred to, Celebi (the modernist puppet) tells me, … Continue reading →

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From Islamic feminism and the perfect demure nightgown to topless ladies on the beach

Posted on August 2, 2011 by lizcameron

One day over a Turkish breakfast feast in his breezy South Boston apartment, my boyfriend invited me to visit Turkey with him.   It was mid-bite – and a delicious bite at that – fresh, white feta-like cheese with sour cherry … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross-cultural learning moments, Gendered moments, Turkish Food!, Turkish-American Matters | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments