I’m not remotely a “veteran teacher” yet, but as I start off on year 7 of teaching, I have a few kernels of wisdom to pass along for those of you who find yourself becoming teachers. Or to those of you who need a refresher. 1- Most Importantly: Enjoy it! Enjoy what you are teaching, because thenContinue reading “Advice For Teachers”
Author Archives: Abby
The Mascot Gavotte: And the Award Goes To . . .
via Recently, I was drinking my morning coffee and perusing my tumblr dash – you know: starting the day in a true summer-vacation fashion, and I came across a short blogpost (x) somebody had made about mascots . As you can see, the writer was basically saying that Mascots are a mockery of furries. Tangent: What’sContinue reading “The Mascot Gavotte: And the Award Goes To . . .”
Psalmody: Refuge
The chaotic whirling kaleidoscope of summer has left me feeling a little bit like Dorothy in Oz, waiting to get back to the familiarity and sweetness of my home routines. I have so many things to write about, adventures to recount, and stories to tell . . . but they will all have to waitContinue reading “Psalmody: Refuge”
Nightmare on Memory Lane
Like any self-respecting and morbidly curious person, I have a hard time resisting the allure of boxes upon boxes of yellowed documents, brittle papers, and time-induced-sepia-toned photos. Old things fascinate me in a way I cannot truly put into words. When I decipher the beautiful handwriting from the back of a postcard written in 1857,Continue reading “Nightmare on Memory Lane”
It’s Summer?!
via When did that happen? I was teaching school a few days ago! (Actually, seriously. Like 9 days ago I taught school.) I shall endeavor to keep anyone and everyone posted on the summer adventures of Cakey Hankerson. . . they shall include wedding showers, family reunions, traveling to most major cities on the easter seaboardContinue reading “It’s Summer?!”
A Frozen Party
My niece, like most four-year-old girls lately, is deeply obsessed with the film “Frozen”. I know there’s an awful lot of hype surrounding this movie, and most of you feel a little (if not a LOT) fed up with the song “Let it Go”. . . but what four-year-old gets the concept of too-much-media-coverage? NotContinue reading “A Frozen Party”
Delta Rae is My Musical True Love
Allow me to introduce you to my absolute favorite band, Delta Rae. Now, as soon as I say favorite, I feel guilty, because there are lots of bands that I love quite dearly who compete for the lead, but I think that, after seeing them perform live, Delta Rae has moved up to first place. DeltaContinue reading “Delta Rae is My Musical True Love”
Dance Details: Candyland Prom
If planning events (albeit somewhat informally) has taught me anything, it is that the devil is in the details, but so is the delight! If you get too caught up in details of an event, you can overlook the fun – but the right details can enhance an event magnificently! This year, our prom themeContinue reading “Dance Details: Candyland Prom”
Props to the Photobooth!
I submit that there are few (if any) events that would not be improved by the presence of a photo booth. I’m sure many could (and would) argue on the particulars of that statement. Funerals, for example, might be an inappropriate place for gloriously-silly, prop-laden photo antics . . . but really, I think itContinue reading “Props to the Photobooth!”
Cakey Hankerson: Great Adventures 