4 days agoTiny HumanA parenting micro-philosophy My sister has, as far as I know, always referred to her child as the tiny human. Not a baby, not a toddler, not a “wow, you’re such a big boy now!” As a quirky person, I attributed this, initially, to her quirkiness. It wasn’t until I had a child…7 min read7 min read
Apr 14, 2022Money, Happiness, Motorcycles and Technology in the Classroom.There’s a fun reel (meme, tiktok, audio, short… my lexicon needs an update) out there that motorcyclists are posting by the thousands. …Google2 min readGoogle2 min read
Dec 23, 2020On Language Learning: Part 3 — Error CorrectionWhether as a teacher or a learner, errors can be anything from roadblocks or speed bumps to launch pads for language acquisition. Round table discussions with fellow learners or teachers about language acquisition can somewhat lackluster in the excitement department. However, whenever someone mentions “error correction,” I perk up. …Mistakes In English3 min readMistakes In English3 min read
Dec 18, 2020On Language Learning: Part 2 — Parten’s Social Stages of PlayThere’s a myth that children’s brains are sponges that just soak up language, thus quickly and effortlessly acquiring fluency in their mother tongue. Constant repetition, an always-by-your-side guide (often the mother), an existence mostly free from social barriers and distractions, as well as unapologetic total physical response are just some…Language Learning4 min readLanguage Learning4 min read
Dec 8, 2020Why Wouldn’t This Work? Universal Basic Income on a credit card.A monthly-expiring access to a basic-needs-meeting amount of “cash” in the form of a credit card. Andrew Yang called it a “freedom dividend” during his 2020 Presidential campaign. It’s most often referred to as UBI, and I’ve also seen it as BIG (Basic Income Guarantee.) Discussing and researching the purpose…Universal Basic Income4 min readUniversal Basic Income4 min read
Nov 30, 2020Why Wouldn’t This Work? Eliminating console scalping.Here’s a rather unorthodox and definitely controversial alternative to the current toxic climate of console scalping. This is not a “capitalism is broken” cry, nor is it a perfect solution. …Ps51 min readPs51 min read
Nov 17, 2020On Language Learning: Part 1 (Mountain Metaphor)To preface, I’m a native English speaker with an entire primary and secondary education in French immersion. I was once fluent, living and working a fully-immersive-French life, though due to lack of use, I believe it my French communication abilities may be a little rusty. After a decade in Japan…Japanese Language3 min readJapanese Language3 min read
Nov 16, 2020An achievable digital cutback plan to save time, money and sanitySo many of us are seemingly in a constant search for some semblance of balance with our own relationships to technology such as our smartphones and the apps we use. And by now, you’ve probably seen or at least heard of The Social Dilemma; it clearly outlines the addictive qualities…Social Dilemma3 min readSocial Dilemma3 min read
