Mamacita says: I simply do not comprehend the mentality of parents who view the toy department of a store as a daycare center for their children. Sure, shopping is a lot easier without the kids, but unsupervised children tend to … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Halfway through class this afternoon, we heard the city tornado sirens. These sirens go off every Friday at noon, but today isn’t Friday, and 3:30 isn’t noon. We’d all been watching the weather closely through our tiny classroom … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Last July, I went to the BlogHer conference; I couldn’t find enough positive things to say about the experience! I had a wonderful time. I met wonderful people. I did wonderful things. This coming July, I’m going again. … Continue reading
Mamacita says: So often, someone else can “say it” so much better than we can. Well, better than I can, that’s for sure! 1. It is a man’s duty to have books. A library is not a luxury, but one … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Neighborhoods are supposed to have sidewalks. Period. I don’t know what kind of schooling our urban and suburban designers “graduated” from, but their education has been sadly lacking. Neighborhoods are supposed to be just that: NEIGHBORhoods. These days, … Continue reading
Mamacita says: 1. I’m tired. 2. I have forty essays to grade before I can go to bed. 3. It’s almost 3 a.m. 4. They are not good essays. 5. They are, in fact, terrible essays. 6. Spell-check is not … Continue reading