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Category Archives: Family Challenges
Ten Years, Ten Moments: Hacivad Bey Speaks
Today, Hacivad Bey poked his head around the corner of my living room and inquired about my well-being. “It’s been a long time, M’lady, since you’ve let us come out and play!” Sighing, I responded, “Indeed, Hacivad Bey, it has. … Continue reading
Catherine the great takes up residence with the Karagöz puppets
Lately, M’lady and her Karagöz Puppets have been quite silent. As a matter of fact they’ve been plastered against the wall due to the centrifugal force such as that experienced in a circus ride that goes fast round and round … Continue reading
Posted in Family Challenges, Gendered moments, Visits from the Karagöz puppets
Tagged Catheter, catheter bag, Foley catheter, illness, surgery
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“Anneler Burada!” Hell hath no fury like a (Turkish) mother during #OccupyGezi
So, it’s been a few days since we’ve seen major outbreaks of police brutality in major Turkish cities – although the action is still hot and some of the smaller cities, Mersin & Eskişehir, for example. Karagoz, as usual, steps … Continue reading