Category: Writing
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Lessons in Math and Expectations
This post is about math, but it’s also about how I haven’t quite lost what I’ve left behind. The Life I Left, and Why I Left It My former life felt full of competition and comparison, and was one where I felt like I was playing a game that just didn’t make any sense to…
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Tech-Augmented Memory: Learning to Read 65% of the Most Common English Words
Explore the approach of using the Anki spaced-repetition system in homeschooling to teach children the top 300 English words. This method, blending technology with education, enables efficient and engaging learning, allowing children to grasp 65% of common English words in a fun, interactive manner. Delve into the benefits of Anki’s key features like Active Recall…
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My Children’s Book Adventure: AI-Powered Storytelling
Discover the innovative journey of creating a personalized children’s book in just 30 minutes using AI technology. In this post, learn how ChatGPT and Dall-E transform simple prompts into a bilingual, illustrated story, perfect for homeschooling and igniting children’s imagination. Explore creative campaign ideas and practical tips on formatting and streamlining this unique storytelling process.…
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A Blank Slate
Join me in ‘A Blank Slate,’ an exploration of life beyond a corporate upbringing. Delve into my personal narrative of embracing change, from the bustling corporate world to homeschooling and community living in Ecuador. A story of redefining identity, prioritizing family, and consciously crafting a new path in life.
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Homeschooling, Poco a Poco
Five Months In So it’s been about five months since the official start of this adventure, and I’d fallen radio silent for most of it. I never felt comfortable pulling the trigger on posting any of my drafts and ended up thinking I would discontinue the blog entirely. There is something unsettling about putting my…
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Hammock Math
“Hammock Math” offers a fresh perspective on homeschooling, blending authentic bonding with learning. Explore how a relaxed environment can transform a child’s resistance to curiosity, emphasizing the importance of understanding the ‘why’ behind learning, and reflecting on meaningful adult education.
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Unconstrained Growth
From the seed of our potential to the constraints of societal expectations, ‘Unconstrained Growth’ examines our inner battles, fear of failure, and the drive to rediscover authentic self-expression. A reflection on personal evolution, the role of parenting, and seeking a life unbounded.
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Where’s Arvind?
Who is this message for? My writing is not for everyone.. This may make some people uncomfortable or even angry. That’s not the intent. Not everyone is lost. I’m the lost sheep out of the shepherd’s flock, trying to find my way back home. Most of the other sheep are fine, but if there are…
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To Launch?
The fears and the hopes that are plaguing my mind about taking my personal life and thoughts and opening them up to the world.