That Was Then, and This, Unfortunately, Is Now

Mamacita says:  Even when I was a child, I was a reader.  Not just a reader-in-school, either; I was a READER.  When I wasn’t climbing the apple trees next door, skating around the block, or riding my bicycle, I was … Continue reading

Things I Haven't Done Yet

Mamacita says:  I have actually lived a very provincial life.  I haven’t been much of anywhere, and all I do is work.  I’m not extraordinary in any way, and I haven’t any outstanding talents.  I love to sing, but shouldn’t.  … Continue reading

Things Nice People Already Know: Willy Wonka Had The Right Idea

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: Where Are All The Sidewalks?

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

BULLETIN bulletin bulletin bulletin. . . .

Mamacita says:  My friend Jim, who used to write at Patriside about the life of a single dad, has moved. He had to.  He’s not a single dad any more! He now writes at Hogepotte, and he and his lovely … Continue reading

Things I Haven't Done Yet

Mamacita says: 1.  Family snapshots are still strewn all over the living room floor.  They’ll be there until the family gets here to go through them.  A word of advice:  label all of your pictures while you still remember names … Continue reading