Mamacita says: When something, no matter what, is earned, that is honorable; whereas, getting something because one feels entitled, is not. Not honorable at all. Go ahead; bring it on. I’m standing my ground on this one. When I was … Continue reading
Mamacita says: We shopped by putting it on the bill. Grocery shopping with money? I don’t understand. Didn’t everybody just put it on the bill? I didn’t know how to shop for groceries until I was well into my twenties. … Continue reading
Mamacita says: “You kids sit still and behave! Oh, the nostalgia! When I was a kid, my family used to drive down to Alabama almost every summer. We had relatives down there, fabulous relative we all adored, and often the … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I used to cook and make butter with my students. I am reminded of those days whenever I run into former students from that class. A while back, I ran into one of those former middle school student … Continue reading
Mamacita says: It’s that time again; the morel mushrooms are back. That’s right; the snow is finally gone and the semester is almost over and the MOREL MUSHROOMS ARE BACK. Did I mention that the morel mushrooms are back? It’s … Continue reading
Mamacita says: The kitchen still smells like watermelon even though I threw out the rinds last night. I’m sensitive to odors and it’s hard to work in here right now because to me, melons stink. They stink like skunks stink. … Continue reading