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Mayo + Lice = Cute??

take a second look

Itch, itch, scratch, srcatch. Mom!?!? What’s happening to me??

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How do you Say “Lipton” (tea of course)?

I had to take this picture - it was so cool to see so many languages on the front of one package of tea... This what it's like here! (Ginger)
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Wiggle those Wires – “Creative” Power Struggles

wiggle-wires

We’ve been informed that during the winter we can expect brown-outs and perhaps rationing of 12hrs. electricity on and off. Last night was indication that this may in fact have begun. The lights change colors and “brown” is the right term for a dimmed atmosphere. Could also be termed “romantic”?

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Midnight Drums – Welcome to Ramadan in Türkiye

Photo from Today’s Zaman

Ramadan (Ramazan) in Türkiye kicked off last night. We learned – wee in the early hours of the morning, that there is a long standing tradition of drums to get the even rolling. 10 minutes after the fact our youngest called out for MAMMA – IT’s TOO LOUD. It was midnight and she had her [...]

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Of irons, heads and talking

pin it on your head

Here is a phrase that I know should come in handy from time to time. It’s a Turkish phrase I just stumbled on but perhaps there is a way to use this in my native tongue? I discovered this phrase while reading up on useful phrases. What do you think – is this useful and [...]