Boxing Metaphors 101
Boxing has come a long way in America, from it’s golden days of legends as Muhammad Ali and Evander Holyfield in the second half of the 19th century. The 20th century has seen much...
Metaphors, Culture and Symbols Blog
Football Metaphors 101
While baseball may be America’s favorite pastime, I quickly discovered that Football is called America’s passion for a reason. This blog post attempts to introduce some basic 101 Football concepts and metaphors related to...
Baseball Metaphors 101
First Pitch, Seventh Inning Stretch, Hit the Ball out of the Park, Pinch Hitter, Touch Base, Ballpark Estimate Over the years, it has become apparent to me that Baseball holds a unique place in...
Culture Metaphors Symbols
My cultural awareness journey started after I immigrated to America here a few decades back. After a first month of awe and wonder, culture shock set in. I felt isolated in a country where...
Seasons Weather Metaphors 101
India lies in the tropical zone and snow is typically unheard of other than in a few northern states near the Himalayas. My first experience with snow was in America. The first time I...