Every year, as part of the annual school dance preparations, we include the making of Mad-libs. . . after including these as part of the table decor a few years ago, they were met with such positive feedback that we’ve included them ever since! Functioning as a fun ice-breaker and a laughter-filled prelude to dancing,Continue reading “Free Printable: Candyland Madlibs!”
Author Archives: Abby
DIY Tutorial: Tulle Puff Wands
Every year, a few times a year, I am faced with the question of centerpieces. Cut flowers are pretty and generally okay, I guess . . . but they tend to be expensive, not to mention difficult to transport, oftentimes fragile and, in the long run they’re inconvenient. They cannot be prepped very far in advance,Continue reading “DIY Tutorial: Tulle Puff Wands”
A Psalmody: Remember Youth
White Ink, “The” Todd, and My Tattoo
It’s been a few years since I decided to get a tattoo. As a confirmed wuss, my initial qualms were all about the pain-factor, but as time went on and I had more adult experiences with pain, I realized that tatttoo-ing wasn’t so daunting after all. I mean, getting a tattoo (a) has a built-in timeContinue reading “White Ink, “The” Todd, and My Tattoo”
The Privilege of Teaching: Witnessing Goodness
Today, in class, one of my students who typically is very withdrawn/antisocial did the most incredible thing. No hyperbole. It was truly the sweetest and kindest unsolicited thoughtful act I’ve ever seen someone do. Backstory: I have taught this student for years and he has never seemed to connect very well with other classmates, no matterContinue reading “The Privilege of Teaching: Witnessing Goodness”
This Girl is Going to be Famous.
One of my students drew an illustration for the verb voir (which means to see) and I AM STILL LAUGHING ABOUT IT. I MEAN: STARE-AT PEAK!!!
The Sky: New Spring-land
It’s Spring-time in New England, and the sky is doing a lot of things . . . The best part of spring might just be how variable the sky truly is . . . because even when it’s grey out, there’s the promise of sunshine!
Family, Nutella, and Photobombs
When I last visited my brother Zachary and his wife Natalie in Philadelphia, my older brother, Nathaniel, also made the trip. We went to a small Italian grocery store. We took this picture, although I didn’t know what faces were being made behind me at the time it was taken: The next weekend, after I’dContinue reading “Family, Nutella, and Photobombs”
How I Wound Up Training for The Broad Street Run
I am not a runner. Not naturally, not even a little bit. I used to make myself run sometimes back in high school . . . I think I even ran a few miles once or twice. I hated it. Let’s just say I’ve always been one of those people that was never very likely toContinue reading “How I Wound Up Training for The Broad Street Run”
One Winter’s Night: DIY Dinner Dance Decor!
I’ve coordinated a couple of high school dances over the past few years, and I always have a lot of fun with the creative ideas my creative students come up with for decorations and details! Each year, I am fortunate to have have a couple of truly fantastic students who volunteer to be on the planningContinue reading “One Winter’s Night: DIY Dinner Dance Decor!”
Cakey Hankerson: Great Adventures 