Only the Stupid Fear Questions

Mamacita says: Warning: I’m in a bad mood. I’m sick and tired of a handful of people taking all the joy out of the majority of our children’s school experience. I maintain that if a family is that insecure and … Continue reading

Quip Pro Quo: A Fast Retort

Mamacita says: First of all, I despise censorship. Banning books is akin to banning people; both are abhorrent to the collective intelligence, and both bring us down as a culture. It’s one thing for someone to decide that a certain … Continue reading

Going To The Theater? Don't Forget Your Manners!

Mamacita says:  I am so tired of shelling out money to watch a movie in a theater, only to have my (and everyone else’s, too) good time ruined by loud, wiggly, rude, mannerless, slurping  boors. Not just bratty kids, either. … Continue reading

Freeeeeeedommmmmm. . . . .

Mamacita says:  I posted this in 2006, but I’ve been thinking about this same thing all day so here it is again. My blog, my rules.  What up, dawggggg? I admit it: too much Scrubs. Here’s the post: Is anyone … Continue reading

Making the Grade. . . .

Mamacita says:  I hate to admit this, but this was my attitude about my kids’ grades, kind of. . . . Factor in individuality, talent, brains, work habits, etc, and you can’t help but have a set of expectations, and … Continue reading

Don't limit a child to your own learning, for he was born in another time.

Mamacita says:  Regarding any educator at any level, in any capacity, and in any kind of economic region, who is not making an effort to be extremely computer-savvy. . . . shame on you. I know first-hand what kind of … Continue reading