January 2010

Magical thinking: reaping results of our invisible ties

When we invest in relationships and work in tandem with others our results can seem like magic. Sometimes even black magic.

What expat bloggers are made of

ANASTASIA ASHMAN

Expat bloggers flourish when we face a fresh appreciation for who we are, where we come from — and what we’re made of.

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Istanbul: city+CONNECTIONS

istanbul

A selection of intimate and long-range views from outside and within this ‘hinge’ city. Historical perspectives. Up-to-the-minute impressions.

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The Accidental Anthologist: creating a literary harem

ANASTASIA ASHMAN

Turkey makes the news for suppressing its authors. As an American woman in Istanbul I found my voice — by creating a literary harem of my expat peers.

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Push-me pull-you loyalty: where are global citizens torn?

borderlands

A British-born woman of mixed ethnicity is torn between loyalties to her country of birth and others her family is tied to.

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I dream of GenY: in sync with today’s 20-something worldview

ANASTASIA ASHMAN

When birth year alone means a Baby Boomer would always occupy an entry-level position in her cultural generation, GenY brings the status quo rebellion she seeks.

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