Mamacita says: I’ve always been more than a little bit obsessed with sci fi, particularly when it’s about time. Time, and fruit, both of which need helping verbs. They do. So do you. That picture up there? I’ve always liked … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Where did the music go? Our children, and some of you, don’t know any standard American songs or basic classical melodies that everybody used to know. What happened? How did we allow this to happen? It didn’t used … Continue reading
Mamacita says: It’s the first Saturday of the new year – it’s time for some fresh starts. Let’s all try to give ourselves, and each other, a break, shall we, and start fresh with things that need a fresh start. It’s … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Let’s talk about Christmas. I consider it the crown: the end of the year, the thing that makes winter endurable. Remember, Narnia was nothing but ice, snow, and bone-chilling cold while the White Witch ruled it. “Always winter … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Every year around this time, I like to re-run this little piece about choosing a gift for your children’s teachers. We really do appreciate anything and everything we receive from our kids and their families, but some things … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Here are some more things I still haven’t done yet, but I’ll get a round tuit: 1. I have never been to Ikea. 2. I have never seen the movie “Titanic.” 3. I still have never watched a … Continue reading