Excitement Makes Me Itch

Mamacita says:  I’ve got an exciting few weeks coming up, what with Science in the Rockies and BlogHer and a Grogan family reunion in the lineup.  I’m going to be seeing people I haven’t seen in a year, meeting fabulous … 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

. . . And Your Little Dog, Too. . . .

Mamacita says:  Halfway through class this afternoon, we heard the city tornado sirens.  These sirens go off every Friday at noon, but today isn’t Friday, and 3:30 isn’t noon. We’d all been watching the weather closely through our tiny classroom … Continue reading

Oh BlogHer, BlogHer, I Love You More Than CANDY!

Mamacita says:  Last July, I went to the BlogHer conference;  I couldn’t find enough positive things to say about the experience!  I had a wonderful time.  I met wonderful people. I did wonderful things. This coming July, I’m going again.  … 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

Ten Things Tuesday

Mamacita says: 1.  I’m tired. 2.  I have forty essays to grade before I can go to bed. 3.  It’s almost 3 a.m. 4.  They are not good essays. 5.  They are, in fact, terrible essays. 6.  Spell-check is not … Continue reading