Category Archives: Turkey

Thinking of Istanbul

Posted on November 22, 2019 by vanbraman

For the past couple of weeks I have been reading a book about Istanbul while eating lunch. The book is Istanbul: City of Majesty at the Crossroads of the World by Thomas F. Madden. Of course, the book has brought … Continue reading →

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Late Thanksgiving

Posted on November 18, 2019 by vanbraman

Thanksgiving is very late in the month this year. It really seems that this week should be Thanksgiving since it is already the 18th.However, since the month of November started on a Friday, this pushes Thanksgiving back to the 28th. … Continue reading →

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