Sep

WFH? Employ Proverbs from Around the World!

by Joyce McGreevy on September 21, 2020

A mom trying to work from home prompts a WFH writer to find new wisdom about work in old proverbs from around the world. (Image by © doble-d/ iStock)

It’s “Take Your Kids to Work Day”! Every . . . single . . . day.
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Old Sayings for New Work Habits

Coined in 2000, it’s trending again—WFH, “working from home.” For years, Big Business has replaced leisurely language with speed-talking code. As in “FYI, the CEO wants the YTD P&L ASAP!” Now, as many offices remain closed, the busyness of business-speak has followed us home.

Soon we’ll be talking about doing WTMW (way too much work) from our HSHO (home, sweet home office). We’ll care for BFMs & APs (beloved family members and adorable pets) while managing the NEHC (never-ending household chores). But before we get to the PONR (point of no return), let’s consider a different kind of WFH—Wisdom From History. Read more...

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Cultural Heritage & Traditions/Proverbs & Sayings/Worldwide Sites

Sep

It’s a Math World After All

by Joyce McGreevy on September 8, 2020

Schools & libraries minus students times pandemic = many variables in where we learn.
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Math Connections Across Cultures

Every September, billions of students around the world go back to school. But in 2020, “back to school” favors logging on from home. Fortunately, remote learners can still enjoy everybody’s favorite subject—math.

Oh, it’s not your favorite? Well, before you count math out, please join me on a virtual math field trip. No masks, no calculus required.

We’re off to discover how people have made math connections across cultures. We’ll count on traditional number systems and weigh in on the world’s most unusual units of measurement. We’ll even collect souvenirs—cross-cultural math tips that quickly translate equations into solutions. Read more...

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Cultural Diversity/Worldwide Sites

Aug

Blue Spaces Cure the Blues

by Joyce McGreevy on August 24, 2020

A blue lake under a blue sky, Elk Lake, Oregon, inspires the author to reflect on personal and cultural beliefs about water, including the blue mind and blue spaces theory. (Image © Rayna Bevando)

Personal & Cultural Beliefs About Water

In this high-heat, high-stress summer, how are people finding relief? Emails from friends around the world offer a common response. Read more...

“. . .the great thing about the island is that you’re almost always in sight of the sea.” —Waiheke, New Zealand
“ . . .it’s cold getting in, but your body soon adjusts, and you feel your mood lifting with the waves.”—Cork, Ireland
“ . . .in the evenings, we stroll, following the flow of the Arno and stopping at bridges to admire the reflected city.”—Florence, Italy

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