“509 Theresa”

While many things are the same everywhere, there is a big difference between here and the States related to education and jobs.  In the States, one takes the SAT exam, and with that score, applies to universities of their choosing.  Once in school, they select their major course of study, usually at any time.  Of... Continue Reading →

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Racism Running Rampant — Still

In the news in Turkey is the Deputy Prime Minister Beşir Atalay with his anti-Semitic public comments. I have lived here over three years now.  I don't usually get into the depth of conversations, for lack of Turkish skills, that would make me aware of racism here.  Unfortunately, I do have one "friend" who in the... Continue Reading →

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It’s All Fun and Games

Dear Readers, It's been a long time.  You must be wondering if I have forsaken you.  No, I have not.  I have not forgotten you either. The times, they've been a changing.  There were some health issues, some family issues.  These have straightened themselves out for the most part.  Then came major life changes. Most... Continue Reading →

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Getting Around

Ankara streets are laid out like a [INSERT TEXT HERE]. No, that wasn't a mistake.  The street map is so crazy, I couldn't think of anything to write!  So feel free to comment with your suggestions! It's amazing to me sometimes that anyone finds anything.  And yet, we do! This is my version of how... Continue Reading →

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  Dear Friends and Colleagues, I am honored to invite you to the Opening Cocktail Reception of my solo art exhibition "three elements" at the Istanbul Art Platform Gallery on March 2, 2013. The exhibit will be on display until March 30, 3013. The "three elements" exhibition pays tribute to the number "3" in every... Continue Reading →

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Introducing . . .

Elizabeth Nursel!  Welcome to the world my little one! This is truly crossing cultures! We wish this precious little one and her parents all the best!      

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What is a Blog?

During my break, I did a lot of thinking about my blog.  Naturally, as soon as I decided to take a break, I found many things I wanted to write about.  But I realized that I still needed space. This morning, I decided to reinstate my last article.  I had removed it, not because of... Continue Reading →

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Taking a Break

Yesterday, a suicide bomber attacked the American Embassy in Ankara. He killed one of his own people, a Turkish citizen who worked as a guard. What the fuck?!  The man simply went to work one day and died because of some a-hole's radical political views.  The man lost his life, because he needed to feed... Continue Reading →

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