How Pregnancy Changed My Writing
When a big life event happens, my writing is inevitably influenced by it. These are the 3 ways that pregnancy has changed my writing.
Home in Language: Why Speaking in Your Mother Tongue is So Refreshing
Speaking and reading in your mother tongue is akin to a feeling of home-coming. Part 1 of the series on Home-Longing.
Home-Longing: Thoughts on Home and What It Means. A Prequel.
This is a prequel to a series on home-longing, thinking about home and what it means in the 21st century, mobile world.
Trevor Noah’s Insights on the Power of Language
Trevor Noah’s reflections on the power of language to bridge cultural and racial gaps from his book, Born a Crime.
How to Get Audiobook Discounts Using Whispersync
Tips on how to take advantage of Amazon’s Whispersync audiobook discounts. Example included with screenshots.
Take Care of Your Roots
Like what the botanists do when moving trees, take care of your roots when life uproots you from your natural habitat.
Best Books of 2016: Part 2
Last July, I highlighted the best books of 2016 from the first half of the year. This post lists my favorites from the rest of 2016.
How to Deal With the Nostalgic Naysayers
Know people who glorify the past, the good old days, without regard for the future? Read more on how to deal with these nostalgic naysayers.
My Fall Reading List: 2016. What Are You Reading?
Check out my picks for the fall reading list! It’s more academic than the summer list, but really exciting to get to.