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Babane, Anane & Kaynana make jam: A lesson in leading, following and collaborating


This month, I am reflecting on work as part of the Blogher NaBloPoMo challenge. And I sure have a lot to say on the topic when it comes to my job at the University. But if I really think about … Continue reading

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Of prayer ribbons and swimming: The puppets cheer and mourn at Provincetown’s Swim for Life


Last week, M. and I escorted the puppets (riding on the back of the dog, to be sure) down to the West End of Provincetown- after a close call with the resident evil cat (aptly named “Kato”) on Commercial Street … Continue reading

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The Karagoz Oyunlari hit the Truro Agricultural Fair


Sleeping with my faced smushed into the pillow as usual, I smelled the wafts of Çaykur yellow label tea before hearing the beginnings of the little chorus of dancing ladies’ morning chant. That chant, you see, is designed to slowly … Continue reading

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