Professional Development Minutes

Ingredients: Bananas, blueberries, oatmeal, maple syrup, cinnamon, a pinch of salt. Bake for 15-18 minutes at 350 degrees. 

melissa fockler  (b. 1984) more than a sum of parts , 2007 Photograph 

speaking in metaphors  i've walked through lightning  hail and thunder: actual raindrops,     don't scare me. 

In Legally Blonde 2 , Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) introduces us to the "snap cup". The general idea of this cup is when you're having a disagreement, a conflict with a co-worker or friend, use the snap cup to de-escalate the conflict. Write down something nice about the other person (e.g., tribute, expression of admiration),  put it in the cup and then read all the "snaps" aloud.  With growing political polarization and division, I think we could all use a snap cup! 

"Nature surrounds us, from parks and backyards to streets and alleyways. Next time you go out for a walk, tread gently and remember that we are both inhabitants and stewards of nature in our neighbourhoods." -  David Suzuki