by Adriana Howard | Aug 22, 2019 | Misc
I don’t know if there’s any smell that can beat a kitchen on Thanksgiving Day. I really don’t. There’s something magical about all of those ingredients and spices melding together in pots and ovens. Cooked turkey? And apple pie? And simmering vegetables? It’s a wonder...
by Adriana Howard | Aug 12, 2019 | Misc
Okay, I get it. Halloween isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but I happen to love it! I love the crisp in the air. I love dressing up. I love giving out candy whether it’s from my front door or from the back of my car (which probably sounds shady if...
by Adriana Howard | Nov 13, 2018 | Create A Safe Place, Create A Safe Place, Create A Safe Place, Elementary, Preschool, Students
It’s that time of the year again. Can you smell it in the air? Go ahead. Breathe it in. Does smells like burning leaf piles and crisp air? Because if it doesn’t, I highly recommend that you take a walk and find somewhere where it does—unless the smoke irritates your...
by Adriana Howard | Oct 16, 2018 | Be Present, Be Present, Be Present, Elementary, Preschool, Students
Well, folks, it finally happened. The day I’ve been dreading is here. I know that what I’m about to say will make 98.68% of you hate me, but I just can’t hold it in any longer. I hate the cold. I hate it. I can’t stand it. I need it like I need a hole in the head. And...
by Adriana Howard | Oct 9, 2018 | Elementary, Move Them Out, Move Them Out, Students
Halloween is on the way, and as we all know, this particular holiday is kind of a grab bag of emotions and reactions. Well, it’s also a grab bag of candy and spider rings, but that’s another story. For some of us, Halloween compels us to feel a certain way or react a...
