March 2012 – Cakey Hankerson: Great Adventures

Job Titles

I am a teacher. That word comes with lots of baggage. The word teacher makes some people all warm and fuzzy while throwing others into PTSD flashbacks. Add to that the fact that I am a French teacher, and it garners some interesting reactions. Actually, there are really only two major responses to the revelation that IContinue reading “Job Titles”

I love . . .

I love the iridescent glow of mid-morning sunshine as it illuminates the white slats of my shutters. I love the stillness of the woods after dinner. I love discovering small treasures that others have overlooked in their bustle and rush. I love the feel of a new word as it leaves my mouth. I love the smellContinue reading “I love . . .”

Spring Bonnets?

I have four words for you:

I Wanna Know Where the Gold At.

People Who Look Better Brunette . . .

I have never dyed my hair. Now, maybe I’m showing my age, but hair dye for the young is a conundrum. Why dye colored hair? I have students who dye their hair more than I wash my jeans. Now, maybe that’s more an indicator of my lazy laundering habits than their indecisive hairstyles, but itContinue reading “People Who Look Better Brunette . . .”

Thankful

Today, I am highly thankful for google, without which I would never be aware of obscure holidays or anniversaries (Happy Women’s Day Everyone), and my friend Kat, whose post reminded me that my daily problems are nothing compared to the blessings I wake up to every day. My problems pale in comparison.

Muppet Masterpiece

This is Genius.