Wherefore Scheiss? Oh, and I Do NOT Have A Dead Bird in My Pocket.

Mamacita says:  I was reading my dear online friend Judy’s blog tonight and stole this meme idea from her.  Thank you, Judy.  I haven’t done a meme for a while, mostly because I loathe them, but this one appealed to … Continue reading

Ten Things Tuesday

Mamacita says: 1. I do not like this holiday overlap so prevalent today, yet my tree is up and ready. Inconsistency, thy name is Jane. 2. I host Thanksgiving for my family, and I look forward to it with an … Continue reading

Dear Parents: Every Child Deserves An Audience. Stay In Your Seat. And Shut Up.

Mamacita says:  I’ve posted about this subject before, but with the approach of holiday season, it’s on my mind again, so I’ve written a new post about this same thing. We’re tired.  We work all day and in the evenings, … Continue reading

Make someone happy, Make just one someone happy, And you will be happy, too. . . .

Mamacita says: Whether or not you celebrate Christmas has nothing whatsoever to do with being Santa Claus for someone. Call it whatever you wish: just call it something, and go forth and do it.  Letting your soul curl up into … Continue reading

Happy Hallowe'en. Eat Up. Sing Along. Read Up. Jerk Down. Smash. Freeze. Blow Up. Enjoy.

Mamacita says: Of course, you all probably already know that if you mix candy corn and salted peanuts together in a big bowl, you’ve got handfuls of PayDay bar goodness. Peanuts are a meat substitute, and candy corn is pretty … Continue reading

Things I Haven't Done Yet

Mamacita says:  I’m listening to Straight No Chaser, and it’s impossible to be completely whiny when those blazingly, almost impossibly, talented guys are singing straight to me and me only. . . . I know they’re big stuff now, and … Continue reading