Happy Fall, friends! Today we’re kicking off a new monthly segment of Kermit Says… called Kermit’s Cup of Tea. This new feature will countdown my top picks of the month, and today we’re talking about FALL! So grab your favorite cup of tea, take a seat, and let the countdown begin! Leaf piles, cider donuts,… Continue reading Kermit’s Cup of Tea: Five Fall Favorites
Tag: kermit says
Kermit Says: Here’s To A Fresh Start!
Happy Yom Kippur, friends! For my non-Jewish followers, Yom Kippur is a Jewish holiday that recognizes the importance of atonement and repentance. It is a holy day, and for most, it is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Now, whether or not you’re Jewish, you have to admit there is something so powerful… Continue reading Kermit Says: Here’s To A Fresh Start!
Kermit Says: Enjoy The Summer Break!
Hi friends! So sorry it's taken so long to write this post, but the sun is shining brightly, my glass is filled with refreshing lemonade, and the ocean breeze is flowing through my curls. You know what that means? It's SUMMERRRRRRRRRRRR! That's right--the few months in a year where we can stay up as late as… Continue reading Kermit Says: Enjoy The Summer Break!
Kermit Says: It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye (But It’s Not Impossible)
Image Source: http://tinyurl.com/nu2f9ql I received a shocking and devastating phone call a little over two weeks ago: my cousin died. Just three days after my cousin’s passing, my students and I said goodbye to one another as the school year came to a close and commencement drew to an end. Two weeks later, I now… Continue reading Kermit Says: It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye (But It’s Not Impossible)
Kermit Says: BIG NEWS!!!
Hi, friends! Remember a few months ago when I alluded to a major project and game changer I'd been working on that would be a MASSIVE addition to Kermit Says...??? Well, I will announce that change THIS SUNDAY on the Kermit Says... Instagram page @kermitsays1, so be sure to follow! Trust me, you won't want to miss it!
Kermit Says: Keep Calm and Pass Your Exams
Image Source: http://tinyurl.com/kbqursx Well, friends! It’s the day most students both anticipate and dread. The day they look forward to with both excitement and anxiety. Today kicks off finals week, three days of final exams, projects, presentations, and papers that stand between you and freedom. Three days that stand between you and graduation. Three days… Continue reading Kermit Says: Keep Calm and Pass Your Exams
On the Merging of Hip Hop, Religion, and Peace
Who is Yani? is not only the title of her mixtape, it’s also the question on everyone’s lips. Who is this poet, rapper, lyricist, theologian, and leader spreading words of positivity, love, and peace from the Bay of California to the streets of India? I’m sure that sounds like a tall order for one person,… Continue reading On the Merging of Hip Hop, Religion, and Peace
Kermit Says: March to YOUR Beat!
Dear Reader, Brace yourself for what I’m going to say: the world is filled with haters and people who say and do hurtful and damaging things just to bring you down, throw you off your game, and make you sad, ashamed, or embarrassed about who you are. And while it’s easy to crumble under the… Continue reading Kermit Says: March to YOUR Beat!
Kermit Says: Make Earth Day Every Day!
Image Source: http://tinyurl.com/nfssuhy Dr. Seuss is one of my favorite authors. I know, I know. Of all the authors, this English teacher’s favorite is Theodore Seuss Geisel, an American artist and children’s author known for greats like Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in the Hat, and (of course) How the Grinch Stole Christmas. His… Continue reading Kermit Says: Make Earth Day Every Day!
Fearless Part IV: Handling Rejection (College Apps Edition)
So, you got that thin envelope, huh? Or maybe you received a pretty standard and stale email? A quick scan of the note goes directly to “sorry,” “unfortunately” or “regret” or other similar synonyms. You toss it in the trash and try to throw your feelings out along with it. Rejection feels like betrayal. This… Continue reading Fearless Part IV: Handling Rejection (College Apps Edition)
Kermit Says... 