Exploring the culture, history, and cuisine of Turkey through the eyes of not-just-another-tourist
Yeah, I like that title too. It seems like I start all of my posts these days with, "I haven't written in a long time." From now on, and until otherwise notified, let's take it as a gimme that I won't write unless I'm moved - when I really have something to say. So, we... Continue Reading →
Greetings old friends. I haven't taken the time to keep up with you, to ask how you are doing, or to share my view of the world with you. In fact, earlier this week I mulled over whether I should shut down my blog since I have not kept it up-to-date. But yesterday, I learned... Continue Reading →
Today was the big day! Â The solar eclipse finally happened. Â It came to 'merica! Â Haha. Â In Philadelphia, we had a view of about 75% coverage. Â It started at 1:21 pm EST. Â It hit its maximum coverage at 1:21, and ended at 2:44 p.m. I decided to watch from my backyard. Â Unprepared, I charged 2 sets... Continue Reading →
It's almost 8 months since I left my home and moved back to the States. Â So many times I have had ideas for blogs posts. Â Good ones and bad. Â Happy and sad. Â Angry. Â But I didn't write. This week an old friend told me he felt like he had lost touch. Â Although we really don't... Continue Reading →
My brother has created a website to promote his lovely hand-crafted furniture. Â I welcome my readers to peruse the site and photos of his work. Â Feel free to contact him directly if you are looking for furnishings (truly artwork) from reclaimed wood. Â Just click the below link. Bill Henson Custom Wood Work
These days, I find myself with some time on my hands. Â This morning I am feeling a little nostalgic. Â I rarely look back on my Philadelphia homes with anything less than happiness. Â They were good days. Â I never fully regret selling my houses (although admittedly, I regret selling the little condo from time to time.)... Continue Reading →
Just a few shots from my recent trip to Philadelphia: Independence Hall - with construction completed in 1753, it is the location where our country's Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were drafted and signed. The wings and the main building have been reconstructed or renovated over the years. Â But it remains a powerful piece... Continue Reading →
Check out the below link for the Top Things to Do In Philadelphia In December 2015. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Source: Top Things to Do In Philadelphia In December 2015 — Visit Philadelphia — visitphilly.com Photo courtesy of VisitPhilly.com
I spent my afternoon and evening yesterday watching the Pope coverage.  I feel like I have seen a Pope 4 times, but that is not true. In 1976, I attended the Second Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia.  I thought I had seen a Pope there, but I looked it up and my memory is wrong.  There was... Continue Reading →
No surprise here.  Racism is alive and well in Philadelphia.  While I should be covering the Pope's weekend visit to the City of Brotherly Love, instead, I will share two post that I just read on Facebook, written by one of the kindest and dearest friends I have ever had. On his page: Hey Jin House... Continue Reading →
I wasn't feeling well yesterday, but I kept to the schedule and treated my mother and sister to a day in the City. Â The plan was to visit my brother-in-law, who so sweetly invited us to lunch. Â Oh, right, the "first-born" sister was there too. But first, we made a little tour of my old... Continue Reading →
In honor of Valentine's Day, we are running recipes all week!  So please check out our recent posts and come back for more tomorrow! Today's recipe was originally posted a couple of year's ago on this blog and it was a BIG HIT!  It is a recipe from Williams Sonoma.  mmmmmmmm. Danny’s Deep Dark &... Continue Reading →
Musings of a Philadelphia lawyer - who married a Turk, quit her day job, and set out for adventure!
-by Terry Henson Kaymak
Adventures in Ankara 