Today is a special day of the India yearly calendar. It marks the celebration of mathematics in that country. It also marks the anniversary of the birth of Srinivasa Ramanujan. Ramanujan was a genius mathematician who was obsessed with mathematics his whole life. He was largely self-taught. He kept notebooks where he performed investigations and… Continue reading It’s National Mathematics Day in India
7 Improved Mathematical Cross Stitch Patterns
My cross stitch designs started with 15 mathematical pieces published on April 1st, no joke. They were a stockpile of bookmarks that came from my imagination. A way to celebrate maths through one of my favorite hobbies. I’ve used these designs effectively in my mathematics advocacy work. Later this year, I published three more cross… Continue reading 7 Improved Mathematical Cross Stitch Patterns
Making a Commitment to Myself
Have you had a bad breakup in your past? I don’t think we ever go through life without at least one. It could be a partner or it could be a friend. In those moments, I try not to blame anyone or focus on things that went wrong. That stuff just leads to anxiety or… Continue reading Making a Commitment to Myself
One is the Loneliest Number or Why Harry Nilsson is the Best
Just clearing things up, One is written by a talented musician. His name is Harry Nilsson and has probably penned at least one of your favorite songs. He is the most talented songwriter who most people don’t know. Nilsson recorded a cover of Everybody’s Talkin’ which became the theme to Midnight Cowboy. Ironically, this cover… Continue reading One is the Loneliest Number or Why Harry Nilsson is the Best
One Book that Changed my Life
There are a few moments that occur in our life that we know are special. They change us fundamentally. The way we think about ourselves or how we think about the world. One was learning about Buddhism. One was reading a Brief History of Time One was the Mars Rover landing on Mars One was… Continue reading One Book that Changed my Life