Dr. Selin Nasi
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A logbook… for we are all travelers passing through this world
The Grounds of Tuzlu Kahve: How to Live with the "Hatun Anne" Within Us
My family and I have been watching the TV series Tuzlu Kahve (salty coffee) ever since it first premiered. In a broadcast landscape dominated by dark dramas, it is a breath of fresh air: nobody gets gunned down in the streets, and relationships aren't built solely on betrayal. On top of that, it boasts a stellar ensemble cast that pairs seasoned veterans with promising new talent. Best of all, it's a genuine comedy—a rare comfort in recent years. Coming home and turning on the TV in the evening to shed the day's fatigue is exactly what we had been looking for.
20 October 2026
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The "New Adolescence" of Aging Parents
One day, we realize we aren’t the only ones growing older. Seeing the parents who shielded us for years lose their strength deeply shakes our sense of safety. How do we navigate this new chapter with parents who reject medical advice, dig in their heels, and act almost like teenagers?
20 October 2026 · 5 min read
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The Side-Eye Season: Women, Summer, and the Trial of the Beach Walk
The vacation you’ve been dreaming about for months is finally here. You’ve slathered on your sunscreen and stretched out under the warm sun. Once you realize you’re practically roasting on your lounger, you turn to your companion: “Let’s go take a dip.” But before you reach the water, you have to cross a major hurdle: the runway.
20 October 2026
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The Savior Complex in Turkish Society
A comprehensive study on heroism sheds light on a striking national mindset: rather than taking the reins of our own stories, we as a society are waiting for a savior to step in from the outside. While 65% of participants demand a hero who…
6 October 2026 · 6 min read
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Memory’s Slow Motion Farewell: Alzheimer
One of the smells woven into the fabric of my childhood was the sour-cherry pudding my grandfather used to make with painstaking care. Back then, we didn't have fancy tools to pit cherries. The kitchen would end up in absolute chaos, and…
6 October 2026 · 6 min read
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Sky Etiquette in the Age of Moral Turbulence
Are screaming infants truly the worst part of flying? Or is the real culprit a deeper, collective decay of basic consideration in our shrinking middle seats? Guided by the firsthand accounts of flight attendants and the unseen stories of…
30 September 2026 · 7 min read
