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Mamacita says: Today was the first day of class, and I hope it was an omen because it was lovely. The main campus class was small and attentive; the local campus class was large and attentive, and the day itself … Continue reading
Category Archives: English
Mamacita says: 1. My sourdough starter is over twenty years old. The bread is delicious. Whenever I use it – and it’s been a while; the starter is currently residing in the freezer – I think about pioneer families, with … Continue reading
Mamacita says: The incomparable Fausta has invited me to read poetry with her on her podcast Friday, Dec. 12 at 7:00! Poetry Jam! Please tune in and call in with a poem or two to share. The call-in number is: … Continue reading
Mamacita says: December in an American public school classroom used to be so very, very special. No matter what kind of families lived in the area, and no matter what a child’s family did about December at home, every child … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I baked three more pies tonight; the cherry pie turned out fine, but the two pecan pies boiled over and the bottom of my oven is covered with sticky carmelized sugar and the whole house smells like “Is … Continue reading
Mamacita says: 1. BlogHer is eight months away, but I’m already counting down until it gets here! 2. I firmly believe that people who don’t like poetry probably had teachers who didn’t know how to present it. Ditto for Shakespeare. … Continue reading