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…
Category: Family
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…
This Saturday I went to an amazingly lovely wedding. My cousin Eulalie and her new husband Mike were married in their apple orchard underneath a beautiful old White Ash Tree. Eulalie and Mike started dating around the same time as…
I LOVE the holidays! I love the warmth and the cheer. I like the brightly decorated tree and the decadent food. It is also a time for friends and family. Which brings us to the bittersweet. In those family times…
How to have a successful Thanksgiving… Friends+ Laughter+ Love+ Food+ Wine= Fantasticness When I first moved away from home I was far enough away that I was not really able to go home for Thanksgiving. I have to admit to…
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…
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…
My cousin lives in New Hampshire, she and her fiancé own several hundred acres of orchard and a couple of houses that sit on the property. With their gorgeous setting they have hosted parties and weddings over the years. This…
We had dinner at Bulent’s aunt’s home the other night. It is always a treat because she is a great cook. It is also really fun because I get to practice my Turkish with her. She is really patient and…
I had a fantastic time at home with my friends and family. It was really fantastic to see everyone. However the transition was rough. I flew back on Saturday night. I landed in Turkey Sunday night, my bags were still…