Monthly Archives: November 2014

When people ask me about what most differentiates Gaziantep from the average American city, one of the first things that always comes to mind is alcohol. Not only are there only a handful of bars in Antep—perhaps eight in a … Continue reading →

In these last few posts, I’ve written about big topics like religion and foreign policy, topics I will continue to opine on throughout the year. Today, however, I want to share a few thoughts on my daily routine in Gaziantep. … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Coach Lawrence's Blog:
Today I received in my school mail box an envelope with a return address from Turkey – as in the nation, former part of the Ottoman Empire, one time home to  the mighty city…

Although George Santayana famously opined that, “Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it,” I prefer its less-simplistic rejoinder, often attributed to Mark Twain: “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme.” Having just finished Steve Coll’s … Continue reading →