Quotation Saturday

Mamacita says:  I made oatmeal-raisin cookies this evening.  I really wasn’t in the mood to bake anything, and I hate raisins, but my husband loves cookies and ever since I learned that Splenda works in almost any recipe that requires … Continue reading

Quotation Saturday

Mamacita says:  We have entered that time of the year that is my very favorite:  the season of anticipation of the season. Planning and preparing for the holidays is what I look forward to all the rest of the year!  … Continue reading

You People Make My Ass Twitch

Mamacita says:  Bonus points if you know the source of the title.  It’s one of my favorites! Perhaps it’s just because I’m a humorless old woman with no life, but I honestly do think that deciding to sleep in on … Continue reading

Quotation Saturday

Mamacita says:  The latest Carnival of Education is up; please click over to Edwonkette’s blog and see what parents and teachers have to say about the state of education.  Remember, if you don’t keep up, you forfeit all whining rights.  … Continue reading

Things Nice People Already Know: Any Teacher Can Tell You Why So Many Are Leaving The Profession

Mamacita says:  It’s been pretty quiet around here lately, so I thought I’d stir things up by re-running a post from September 2007.  It created quite a stir when it first ran; let’s see if anything happens this time around. … Continue reading

Things Nice People Already Know: Good Manners

Mamacita says:  When the parking lot is nearly empty and there are spaces galore, why does someone always have to park right smack next to my car?  There’s no reason for that, except plain ol’ bad manners.  Skip a space, … Continue reading