Tag: BloggingChronicles
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One Year of Hyphenated Homestead: The Blog that Didn’t Quit
Exactly one year (and one day) ago, on December 23, 2023, I did something miraculous. No, I didn’t discover the meaning of life or finally master the perfectly round chapati; still working on that btw. 😁 I started a blog—Hyphenated Homestead—and here’s the real kicker: I stuck with it. Yes, this blog’s first birthday is…
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Paying it forward…
At some point in our lives, we all benefit from the support and strength of our community. For me, one of those communities is the St. Louis Marathi Mandal (STLMM), a cultural non-profit that has been a pillar for Marathi-speaking individuals and families in the St. Louis area. As a long-time advocate of giving back,…
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My Route 66
So, it’s been a while that I could sit down and pen something for my blog. This is what happens when things get busy at work or just general in life. It’s only the second month of 2024 and things are flying so fast like there is no tomorrow. Surviving a day at a time…
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Incognito Love 💕
So, here I am, in my little corner of the internet, weaving words and sharing insights with the world. But amidst all the hustle and bustle of blogging life, I’ve stumbled upon a curious conundrum, figuring out my well-wishers who are leaving me anonymous comments. It’s not their fault. On the contrary, I think it’s…
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The elusive question
Well, well, well, look who’s managed to keep a blog alive for more than a month! If you’re reading this, congratulations, you’ve survived my writing for 40+ days straight – and for that, I commend your resilience and tolerance for questionable humor. I started the blog on Dec 23, 2023. And as we are used…
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Speaking with you in your language!
The author, a proponent of digital accessibility, addresses a request from friends and family in India to translate their blogs into Marathi. Despite technical limitations, the author offers a video tutorial on using Google Translate to read the blogs in any language. The audience is encouraged to provide feedback on the effectiveness of this solution.
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Connections, Overlapping Circles, Eco-system: What?
The post promotes the Hyphenated Homestead Facebook page as a platform for sharing thoughts and engaging in conversations. It emphasizes the value of community, learning from others, and connecting with people on their terms. The author hints at potential expansion to other social media platforms but emphasizes taking it one step at a time.
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Devachi Krupa
The meaning of these words in English is Blessings from the high-above. Something you are paying tribute to; that you often don’t understand, but strongly believe in. Curious?…Read on! Btw, this is spur of the moment writing, and I love that kind of writing. This is when my best thoughts (best according to me, you…
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Y2K, remember anyone?
Launching into the New Year with first week of my blogging journey under my belt, it’s only fitting that I pay homage on this 12/31/2023 – reminiscing about how I navigated the Y2K frenzy during my inaugural New Year’s Eve in 1999 in America. For all you young cats who weren’t rocking the cradle during…
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Another year…
As my birthday draws near, it’s that time of the year when I look back at my attempts to maintain a consistent blog, only to realize that my blog’s consistency is as mythical as finding a unicorn in my backyard. Over the years, my blogging journey resembles a rollercoaster ride, full of enthusiasm at the…
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What is Hyphenated-Homestead?
The term “hyphenated” in “Hyphenated Homestead” refers to the use of a hyphen (-) to connect or join two separate words or parts. In this context, it symbolizes the connection between two different cultural identities or heritages. “Homestead” typically refers to a place of residence or dwelling, often associated with a sense of belonging or…
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