Category Archives: On Islam and Muslims

Esma muses on what it’s like to be both visible and invisible in Turkey

Posted on June 12, 2016 by lizcameron

When in Turkey, I lose my cumbersome Scots Gaelic name in favor of something that is more verbally palatable to the locals. I become “Esma.” As regular readers of this blog may recall, Esma is also the hippie puppet that … Continue reading →

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The Karagöz puppets recover from Bayram Driving madness

Posted on July 17, 2015 by lizcameron

    Let me sit down here, have a glass of herbal “island” tea, catch my breath and tell you of the events of the last few days leading up to today’s Bayram (holiday in Turkish). I’m the sole human (or puppet) standing, … Continue reading →

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An unexpected interfaith moment in the Muratlı mosque

Posted on January 10, 2015 by lizcameron

Muratlı Village is hardly the place you would expect to find cosmopolitan and open armed views about the intermingling of religions and global peace. And we could use a bit of an interfaith moment these days, what with the pain … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross-cultural learning moments, On Islam and Muslims, Puppets on the move around the world, Turkish Controversies, Turkish destinations, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments