Mamacita says: One of the wonderful advantages of a college class is the mixture of ages, even generations, sitting together and sharing points of view. (I’ve always thought school should be about ability, never about age, but don’t get me … Continue reading
Mamacita: I am really sensitive to odors. From pleasant aromas to soul-destroying stenches. . . I just can’t deal with strong odors. I’m a mom, so I do, but I don’t like it. However, I also deal with lots of … Continue reading
Mamacita says: The community college is one of the best things that ever happened to higher education. Go ahead – turn up your nose and be all snobby about it – but it’s true and you know it. So many … Continue reading
Mamacita says: While it is true that I tend to rant and rave about how far too many students (one is too many) can’t read or write or add two numbers together, and how far too many students (one is … Continue reading
Mamacita says: This coming week is Midterm Week, and while I know for a fact that every single solitary thing mentioned even in passing on this test has been thoroughly covered, I also know that this is the first college … Continue reading
My students tend to get stressed when it’s quiz or test time. I want to tell them not to worry so much, so I think I will do just that: Dear students: It’s just a piece of paper. No piece … Continue reading