Category Archives: FamFam
Another Day
Thursday night my father died. We were so stunned and exhausted that we came home, had a drink and went to bed. It took us a long time to go to sleep. I know this because I slept with my … Continue reading
The Things You Do…
I am heading back to the States, a little sooner than anticipated, and am taking care of business. As you do when you live in Turkey, and return to the U.S. for extended periods of time…you take care of the … Continue reading
Another Flat Jules Sighting!
Every year there is a 5k race at our town’s Old Home Day. When I went home in June my mom asked me if we could train for it and run it together. We thought it was going to be … Continue reading
Filed under FamFam, Flat Jules, Mom, Running
Camping in Maine
A few weekends ago I went camping in York, ME. As a kid we always used to go camping on the Maine Coast or up in Canada. Many of my best childhood memories are tied up with swimming in the … Continue reading
Summer BBQ
I LOVE food. ALL FOOD. As my husband will attest while shuddering with repulsion and distaste, I will eat anything. I will try anything once or twice (sometimes you need more than one tasting.) I have no prejudice when it … Continue reading
Chemotastic!
This week we are back on chemo–Dad’s third round. While he does have some side effects and major fatigue he is in a pretty good spirits. When I came back he warned me that sometimes when he doesn’t feel well … Continue reading
Amasra: Last Road Trip with the FamFam
Before the wedding, when my parents were in Turkey we took the opportunity to see as many parts of Turkey as possible. We went to Cappadocia and saw the fairy chimneys. Then we started on our Black Sea tour. The … Continue reading
Safranbolu
While my parents were here they wanted to head up north as well. My mom did not want to make plans or reservations, just to play the adventure by ear. So one day we hopped in the car and drove … Continue reading
Kapadokya with the FamFam
The trip to Kapadokya with my family was fantastic! We stayed at an adorable little place in Goreme. The owner was incredible helpful. He steered us to some really wonderful small family owned restaurants where we had some truly incredible … Continue reading
