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Teaspoon measure fruit cake
It was a cold Sunday morning in the middle of January, a long weekend with Martin Luther King Jr day holiday on Monday. The cakes I had eaten, seen and spoken about during holidays were so tempting, I wanted to eat more of it. Couldn’t go to buy any ingredients as walking to the […]
Reflecting on celebrating New Year in the US
Reflecting on celebrating New Year in the US with snow, met Srimani my bestie, and experienced the vibrant South Indian cultural expressions through children. In a land far away—across the vast, snowy expanses of the United States—I found myself ushering in a New Year in a way that was both foreign and yet deeply familiar. […]
Christmas Eve with the Petscher Family
________________________________________Chrismukkah is a charming portmanteau, a cultural blend of Christmas and Hanukkah, embodying the harmonious merging of Christian and Jewish traditions. This delightful term first graced the German-speaking world in the 19th century, embraced by middle-class Jewish communities. Post-World War II, its popularity soared, particularly in the United States, spreading its warmth across other nations […]
The school recruitment continued and the lessons leant
I recruited three schools for my observation. In my Fulbright blog series number 9, I have written about the recruitment process of one school, the FSU preschool. I am continuing with the other two schools I recruited for my study. School two – Trinity United Methodist Preschool (TUMP) With the help of Prof Carla Wood, […]
Thanksgiving experience with friends in Neperville, Chicago
In this part I am sharing the festivities associated with Thanksgiving of America with a little bit of my analysis to it!!Every November, the fourth Thursday is Thanksgiving Day and the weekend is made long by including the day earlier and the day after the holidays. It is clubbed with the weekends and almost a […]
The Journey of School Recruitment for My Study
Embarking on a research study is often akin to preparing for an intricate voyage. It involves meticulous planning, tireless effort, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring all elements fall into place. My endeavour to recruit schools for observation was no different. It was a journey of learning, perseverance, and a deeper understanding of the delicate […]
Gratitude and Gatherings: Celebrating Halloween’s Rich Legacy
Halloween, celebrated on October 31st, has a rich history rooted in ancient traditions and cultural evolution. Originally, Halloween, or “All Hallows’ Eve,” was observed the night before All Saints’ Day on November 1st, a time for honoring saints and remembering the dead. The festival’s origins trace back over 2,000 years to the Celtic festival of […]
Crafting Data Collection Tools: A Step in Research
Designing data collection tools for research is both intricate and challenging. It demands a deep understanding of the research objectives, as well as the context in which the research is being conducted. My journey with this began during the proposal phase of my Fulbright application, where the groundwork for these tools was laid. That preparation […]
Florida Farm Tour
As I settled in my Seminole Trails apartment, the first Sunday Hugh Catts, one of my mentors in FCRR offered an outing to me, a long drive to the farms of Florida that keep open during weekends for tourists. As planned Hugh and Susan came at 2 pm, picked me and on the way made […]
Academic Journey and Initial Hiccups!
I started my work on 6th October. I was introduced to the staff and structure of the Reading Research Centre. Meetings are held online, and I met my mentor, Prof Petscher, online on 11th October. He talked more to make me comfortable and get settled. I started talking about my work in my usual anxiety, […]