Pumpkin Trifles layer pumpkin bread with pumpkin pudding and top everything off with an adorable seasonal marshmallow. Cute enough for kids, delicious enough for adults!
This recipe is sponsored by Campfire® Marshmallows, but all thoughts are my own. Thank you for continuing to support the brands that make My Baking Addiction possible.
As I’ve mentioned for years, I’m not super into Halloween, in fact, we didn’t have one piece of Halloween decor in our holiday tub except for one really ratty looking black cat on a stick with a cape and a bell.
Ridiculous, right? I’m talking about the cat, not our lack of creepy decor.
“The best leaders are lifelong learners; they take measures to create organizations that foster and inspire learning throughout. The most effective leaders are those who realize it’s what you learn after you know it all that counts most.” ― John Wooden
Two organizations.
Both have success.
Both highlight high achievement in traditional metrics.
One is satisfied and asks, “Why fix what ain’t broke?”
The other asks, “We have done some things well in the past, but what are we doing now to get better in the future?”
One rests on success.
The other appreciate their past success but knows resting will lead to future failure.
Which one will more likely have success in the future?
Remember…Risk is sometimes embodied in the things you don’t do.
Failure is easy to challenge, but success can create a false sense of security. People get comfortable. Organizations can coast.
Success can be a catalyst for either success or failure, but it depends on how you use your past to fuel your future.
The above statement is true at the district, school, classroom, or individual level.
How will you learn from your past success and grow in spite of it, not regress because of it?
“The best leaders are lifelong learners; they take measures to create organizations that foster and inspire learning throughout. The most effective leaders are those who realize it’s what you learn after you know it all that counts most.” ― John Wooden
Two organizations.
Both have success.
Both highlight high achievement in traditional metrics.
One is satisfied and asks, “Why fix what ain’t broke?”
The other asks, “We have done some things well in the past, but what are we doing now to get better in the future?”
One rests on success.
The other appreciate their past success but knows resting will lead to future failure.
Which one will more likely have success in the future?
Remember…Risk is sometimes embodied in the things you don’t do.
Failure is easy to challenge, but success can create a false sense of security. People get comfortable. Organizations can coast.
Success can be a catalyst for either success or failure, but it depends on how you use your past to fuel your future.
The above statement is true at the district, school, classroom, or individual level.
How will you learn from your past success and grow in spite of it, not regress because of it?
This novel fits into my Halloween reads perfectly: it involves mind tricks, ghosts, and a complicated family dynamic that leads the heroine down a dark path. The Winters is a thriller that starts off quietly enough: you get foreshadowing from the opening pages; you know something has gone terribly wrong. But then you're introduced to our heroine, who remains nameless throughout the novel. At first I thought I had just missed her name, but no, it never comes up. Hmmmm.... Meeting on the Cayman Islands where she works a drudge of a job for a horrible boss, Mrs. Winters-to-be meets Senator Max Winter, and they quickly fall in love. She's not at all what his first wife, Rebekah, was, and she becomes obsessed with Rebekah. Tall, blonde, beautiful, classy; killed in a car accident on the grounds of Asherley estate, Max's family Long Island mansion. There's Dani, Max's teenage stepdaughter, who is still grieving the death of her mother, and is a handful. She's angry, bitter, and does not like Max's new fiancee. Dani goes to a lot of trouble to make the future Mrs. Winters miserable. As our heroine struggles to fit in at Asherley, you sense something just isn't right, and maybe Max isn't the perfect, debonair man she first met. But what is it?! Do we believe Dani, or Max? Oh--the last pages are a real kicker. It's like being in a boat, gently riding the waves, and then BAM! Here comes a big one, and it rocks the boat violently. You feel for Mrs. Winters, because she really is trying to grapple with a new life, a new husband, and the ghost of Rebekah. Will she figure things out in time to save herself? This was a great thriller and a big thank you to Viking for sending me an an advanced copy. It takes the domestic thriller and turns it up a notch. It has a modern gothic feel to it that I appreciated and it almost lent a timelessness to it, even though it is firmly set in contemporary Long Island. For those who enjoy thrillers, pick this one up! Rating: 4/6 for a novel that leads you down the path, and you know something is wrong...but wow it all happens quickly and you read with baited breath. A very good thriller! Available in hardcover, ebook, and audio.
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When I was fresh out of college, it was time to start my career as an educator. I was very passionate about the game of basketball, and that was part of the reason I wanted to teach and coach. I had passion for the game. I still love it today and look forward to the start of college basketball season. But while I had passion, I didn't necessarily have a strong or clear purpose. I was just finding my way. Although passion is great, we can be passionate about things that lack significance. We can be passionate about a game. We can be passionate about cars, or coffee, or even Netflix. Certainly, there's nothing wrong with passion and enthusiasm for these things. But it's not something with inherently larger meaning or significance. Purpose, on the other hand, is about having a mission. It's about living a life of meaning and significance in a very intentional way. I'm defining purpose here as something that transcends what we do and becomes more about who we are. It's not what you do, it's why you do it. Your true purpose isn't limited to one role in particular. I can carry out my purpose through my role as a principal, or as a dad, or as a writer through blogging or writing books. I can carry out my purpose in whole variety of ways. I can also carry it out in casual conversations with just about anyone I meet. While I am passionate about being a principal, who I am is much bigger than my profession. My overarching purpose is much bigger than my title. Don't get me wrong, being a principal is one of the most rewarding ways I get to share my purpose. I love it. But my why is still much bigger. My why is to help others grow their own capacity and find their personal path of purpose. A purpose that has power adds value to people. It focuses on making things better for others. My passions may change over time, but for the most part, I believe my purpose will only grow stronger. There are so many reasons to live out your purpose... 1. No one can take away your purpose. Some things we are passionate about might be taken from us. Don't build your foundation on something you might lose. 2. Your purpose is usually developed, not discovered. We grow into our purpose. It doesn't just arrive like the mail is delivered. It's grown like the largest tree in your back yard. 3. You won't be fulfilled if you aren't fulfilling your purpose. You'll be restless and uneasy and searching for meaning. So many people are searching for happiness and what they really desire is purpose. 4. Apathy is no match for true purpose. The key to motivation is to know your why. 5. When you connect with people who share your purpose, it's electrifying. You feel understood and energized. It's like doubling the voltage. 6. When you have a strong sense of purpose, obstacles are no match for your persistence and perseverance. 7. Your purpose will give you a sense of peace. You'll know you're doing exactly what you're supposed to be doing when you're living out your purpose. What are your thoughts on living with a sense of purpose? How can we help our students find meaning and significance? How can we help them find a path of purpose? I want to hear from you. Leave a comment below or respond on Facebook or Twitter.
I haven't listened to podcasts since I stopped commuting 100 miles a day a year ago.Let me tell you, those podcasts and audio books kept me company on early mornings and afternoons when I was sleepy and in danger of nodding off. Oftentimes I couldn't wait to get in the car to start listening again! Lore is a podcast that I haven't listened to, and I probably would if I was in the habit of listening to podcasts at home. I prefer music when I'm working in the yard, and my commute is now less than 10 minutes. So I'm glad Aaron Mahnke decided to put his podcasts stories into book form. Dreadful Places is the third book; Monstrous Creatures and Wicked Mortals are also available in hardcover. I dove right into Dreadful Places, because it's Halloween Eve Eve and I love my spooky stories. Full of myths, folklore, and some tragically true tales, this book is a fun (yes, fun for me), easy read told in a conversational style. You can read a few pages, put it down, and return to it very easily. Tales from around the world, but mostly set in the U.S. reveal some of the spooky and haunted places that send chills up our spines. Some, like Leap Castle in Ireland, have been haunted for centuries. Others, like the Queen Mary in California, have echoes of World War 2 and tragic accidents from the 1960's to keep guests quaking in their shoes. There's a little bit of everything in this book, and it keeps you engaged and turning the pages. I enjoyed the black and white illustrations-just enough to give me an Edward Gorey vibe. It's always interesting to read legends and ghost stories that have been handed down over time. How much is real, and how much has been added and embellished by all those storytellers? Aaron Mahnke does attempt to demystify some of the tales, and others...well, you're left to wonder. Fun stuff! There's also a show on Amazon Prime called Lore, for those who want to watch. It recreates some of the podcast stories so you'll be able to watch and then have colorful nightmares. This is exactly the kind of book I would have inhaled as a middle schooler. There's nothing overly graphic or horrible about the tales, just good old-fashioned spooky stories. For fans of folktales, mythology, and local history. Available in hardcover, ebook, audio, and if you like to listen to podcasts, it's available through iTunes. Lore the show is available through Amazon Prime. Rating: 4/6 for a perfect pre-Halloween read-a mix of spooky tales that ask the question: what's true?
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Assumptions can cause a lot of issues in the work that is done by educators. They can be used as a detriment or to your advantage.
Think of these negative assumptions.
Parents don’t want education to be any different than their experience.
Teachers don’t want to change.
Students don’t want to learn.
Starting with these assumptions, even when you might see a bit of evidence to support it, will not lead to anything positive in helping people move forward.
But what if we started with these assumptions?
Parents want what is best for their children and need to experience and see something different than what they had in school.
Teachers want to serve students, but they need a deeper understanding of why they should change or shift their practice.
Students want to learn, but they also need to feel their strengths and current abilities are valued.
The shift here is that we start with assuming positive when helping people move forward, but we also take ownership of our actions and thoughts to help them create something better.
Assume the worst, and you will probably find it whether it is true or not. Start with assuming positive intent, and you are more likely to serve someone in leading to positive action.
Assumptions can cause a lot of issues in the work that is done by educators. They can be used as a detriment or to your advantage.
Think of these negative assumptions.
Parents don’t want education to be any different than their experience.
Teachers don’t want to change.
Students don’t want to learn.
Starting with these assumptions, even when you might see a bit of evidence to support it, will not lead to anything positive in helping people move forward.
But what if we started with these assumptions?
Parents want what is best for their children and need to experience and see something different than what they had in school.
Teachers want to serve students, but they need a deeper understanding of why they should change or shift their practice.
Students want to learn, but they also need to feel their strengths and current abilities are valued.
The shift here is that we start with assuming positive when helping people move forward, but we also take ownership of our actions and thoughts to help them create something better.
Assume the worst, and you will probably find it whether it is true or not. Start with assuming positive intent, and you are more likely to serve someone in leading to positive action.
When I was fresh out of college, it was time to start my career as an educator. I was very passionate about the game of basketball, and that was part of the reason I wanted to teach and coach. I had passion for the game. I still love it today and look forward to the start of college basketball season. But while I had passion, I didn't necessarily have a strong or clear purpose. I was just finding my way. Although passion is great, we can be passionate about things that lack significance. We can be passionate about a game. We can be passionate about cars, or coffee, or even Netflix. Certainly, there's nothing wrong with passion and enthusiasm for these things. But it's not something with inherently larger meaning or significance. Purpose, on the other hand, is about having a mission. It's about living a life of meaning and significance in a very intentional way. I'm defining purpose here as something that transcends what we do and becomes more about who we are. It's not what you do, it's why you do it. Your true purpose isn't limited to one role in particular. I can carry out my purpose through my role as a principal, or as a dad, or as a writer through blogging or writing books. I can carry out my purpose in whole variety of ways. I can also carry it out in casual conversations with just about anyone I meet. While I am passionate about being a principal, who I am is much bigger than my profession. My overarching purpose is much bigger than my title. Don't get me wrong, being a principal is one of the most rewarding ways I get to share my purpose. I love it. But my why is still much bigger. My why is to help others grow their own capacity and find their personal path of purpose. A purpose that has power adds value to people. It focuses on making things better for others. My passions may change over time, but for the most part, I believe my purpose will only grow stronger. There are so many reasons to live out your purpose... 1. No one can take away your purpose. Some things we are passionate about might be taken from us. Don't build your foundation on something you might lose. 2. Your purpose is usually developed, not discovered. We grow into our purpose. It doesn't just arrive like the mail is delivered. It's grown like the largest tree in your back yard. 3. You won't be fulfilled if you aren't fulfilling your purpose. You'll be restless and uneasy and searching for meaning. So many people are searching for happiness and what they really desire is purpose. 4. Apathy is no match for true purpose. The key to motivation is to know your why. 5. When you connect with people who share your purpose, it's electrifying. You feel understood and energized. It's like doubling the voltage. 6. When you have a strong sense of purpose, obstacles are no match for your persistence and perseverance. 7. Your purpose will give you a sense of peace. You'll know you're doing exactly what you're supposed to be doing when you're living out your purpose. What are your thoughts on living with a sense of purpose? How can we help our students find meaning and significance? How can we help them find a path of purpose? I want to hear from you. Leave a comment below or respond on Facebook or Twitter.
As the weather cools down, warm spices and pumpkin galore begin to appear. Here are 10 pumpkin dessert recipes that use pumpkin puree in a variety of ways. Take a break from the traditional pumpkin pie and try one of these exciting pumpkin treats!
I was sent a video called “The Adaptable Mind” by educator Erin Caldwell. She told me the following, “I have since shared it with my students, and used it as a launching pad to discuss what are the most valuable skills we can set our students up with. ” It would be an excellent video for discussion with students and/or staff.
There are five areas that the video focuses on, and they are, ” curiosity, creativity, taking initiative, multi-disciplinary thinking, and empathy.” I have talked about each often, except for “multi-disciplinary thinking.” I did a little research on it and found some interesting thoughts. In the article, “Why solving the world’s problems needs to start a multi-disciplinary approach,” they shared a story on the connection between engineering and understanding humanity:
One traffic intersection in the center of Drachten, Netherlands, accommodates 20,000 drivers as well as many bicyclists and pedestrians each day. As a result, it became notorious for its high rate of accidents and deaths.
A conventional solution might have been to load up the roads with signage and signals that clearly instruct everyone where to go and when. But when Dutch traffic engineer Hans Monderman approached the problem, he saw the congested conduit as a place of profound disconnection. Rather than peppering the roads with signs, in 2003 he took all signage away.
This approach to “shared space” design meant that drivers, cyclists and pedestrians had to increase their awareness of each other to successfully navigate the intersection. This reliance on human connection rather than engineered traffic patterns upended conventional thinking, and dramatically decreased the number of accidents and deaths.
The most innovative solutions to local problems like this demand deep integration of quantitative and emotional insights that are too often segregated between traditional academic disciplines.
I think the importance of stories like this is that it pushes us to think of ideas like STEAM or “SHTEAM,” as shared in the video (Science, Humanities, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics), we look at them as disciplines that are interwoven in our classrooms, not separate.
It was just something that pushed my thinking in the video, and I encourage you to watch the whole thing below (thanks for the share Erin!)
I was sent a video called “The Adaptable Mind” by educator Erin Caldwell. She told me the following, “I have since shared it with my students, and used it as a launching pad to discuss what are the most valuable skills we can set our students up with. ” It would be a great video for discussion with students and/or staff.
There are five areas that the video focuses on and they are, ” curiosity, creativity, taking initiative, multi-disciplinary thinking, and empathy.” I have talked about each often, except for “multi-disciplinary thinking.” I did a little research on it and found some interesting thoughts. In the article, “Why solving the world’s problems needs to start a multi-disciplinary approach“, they shared a story on the connection between engineering and understanding humanity:
One traffic intersection in the center of Drachten, Netherlands, accommodates 20,000 drivers as well as many bicyclists and pedestrians each day. As a result, it became notorious for its high rate of accidents and deaths.
A conventional solution might have been to load up the roads with signage and signals that clearly instruct everyone where to go and when. But when Dutch traffic engineer Hans Monderman approached the problem, he saw the congested conduit as a place of profound disconnection. Rather than peppering the roads with signs, in 2003 he took all signage away.
This approach to “shared space” design meant that drivers, cyclists and pedestrians had to increase their awareness of each other to successfully navigate the intersection. This reliance on human connection rather than engineered traffic patterns upended conventional thinking, and dramatically decreased the number of accidents and deaths.
The most innovative solutions to local problems like this demand deep integration of quantitative and emotional insights that are too often segregated between traditional academic disciplines.
I think the importance of stories like this is that it pushes us to think of ideas like STEAM or “SHTEAM”, as shared in the video (Science, Humanities, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics), we look at them as disciplines that are interwoven in our classrooms, not separate.
It was just something that pushed my thinking in the video and I encourage you to watch the whole thing below (thanks for the share Erin!)
I was sent a video called “The Adaptable Mind” by educator Erin Caldwell. She told me the following, “I have since shared it with my students, and used it as a launching pad to discuss what are the most valuable skills we can set our students up with. ” It would be an excellent video for discussion with students and/or staff.
There are five areas that the video focuses on, and they are, ” curiosity, creativity, taking initiative, multi-disciplinary thinking, and empathy.” I have talked about each often, except for “multi-disciplinary thinking.” I did a little research on it and found some interesting thoughts. In the article, “Why solving the world’s problems needs to start a multi-disciplinary approach,” they shared a story on the connection between engineering and understanding humanity:
One traffic intersection in the center of Drachten, Netherlands, accommodates 20,000 drivers as well as many bicyclists and pedestrians each day. As a result, it became notorious for its high rate of accidents and deaths.
A conventional solution might have been to load up the roads with signage and signals that clearly instruct everyone where to go and when. But when Dutch traffic engineer Hans Monderman approached the problem, he saw the congested conduit as a place of profound disconnection. Rather than peppering the roads with signs, in 2003 he took all signage away.
This approach to “shared space” design meant that drivers, cyclists and pedestrians had to increase their awareness of each other to successfully navigate the intersection. This reliance on human connection rather than engineered traffic patterns upended conventional thinking, and dramatically decreased the number of accidents and deaths.
The most innovative solutions to local problems like this demand deep integration of quantitative and emotional insights that are too often segregated between traditional academic disciplines.
I think the importance of stories like this is that it pushes us to think of ideas like STEAM or “SHTEAM,” as shared in the video (Science, Humanities, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics), we look at them as disciplines that are interwoven in our classrooms, not separate.
It was just something that pushed my thinking in the video, and I encourage you to watch the whole thing below (thanks for the share Erin!)
I was sent a video called “The Adaptable Mind” by educator Erin Caldwell. She told me the following, “I have since shared it with my students, and used it as a launching pad to discuss what are the most valuable skills we can set our students up with. ” It would be a great video for discussion with students and/or staff.
There are five areas that the video focuses on and they are, ” curiosity, creativity, taking initiative, multi-disciplinary thinking, and empathy.” I have talked about each often, except for “multi-disciplinary thinking.” I did a little research on it and found some interesting thoughts. In the article, “Why solving the world’s problems needs to start a multi-disciplinary approach“, they shared a story on the connection between engineering and understanding humanity:
One traffic intersection in the center of Drachten, Netherlands, accommodates 20,000 drivers as well as many bicyclists and pedestrians each day. As a result, it became notorious for its high rate of accidents and deaths.
A conventional solution might have been to load up the roads with signage and signals that clearly instruct everyone where to go and when. But when Dutch traffic engineer Hans Monderman approached the problem, he saw the congested conduit as a place of profound disconnection. Rather than peppering the roads with signs, in 2003 he took all signage away.
This approach to “shared space” design meant that drivers, cyclists and pedestrians had to increase their awareness of each other to successfully navigate the intersection. This reliance on human connection rather than engineered traffic patterns upended conventional thinking, and dramatically decreased the number of accidents and deaths.
The most innovative solutions to local problems like this demand deep integration of quantitative and emotional insights that are too often segregated between traditional academic disciplines.
I think the importance of stories like this is that it pushes us to think of ideas like STEAM or “SHTEAM”, as shared in the video (Science, Humanities, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics), we look at them as disciplines that are interwoven in our classrooms, not separate.
It was just something that pushed my thinking in the video and I encourage you to watch the whole thing below (thanks for the share Erin!)
