Racist Turks
The aryan nation rears its ugly head here in strange, subtle ways…
More Pumped Over Futbol
Last night Beşiktaş fans took to the streets and celebrated their teams Turkish Super Lig cup victory. Coincidentally, the last time Beşiktaş won was 2003, the last time I was here. Another coincidence: there mascot is a BALD EAGLE! American spies? The flag waving, standing through sunroofs, flare lighting, shouting “Beyaz” “Siyah” (white, black) reminded […]
“English”
Below are samples of news briefs that I am charged with editing. The English is…um…very peculiar (and written by a senior editor!) Diyarbakır (IHA) — Diyarbakır anti-smuggling and organised crime bureau police confiscated 8 million 123 thousand cannabis roots within 3 raids they staged. 9 suspects who were taken into custody ,were convicted in the […]
Searching
My perspective on my life in Istanbul is in total flux right now. I am at that point where I am no longer a fresh off the boat newbie in this town. My mind has raced ahead to me being fluent in Turkish and fully understanding the culture, but alas, it will always be a […]