Mamacita says: Size doesn’t matter. It’s never mattered. Age doesn’t, either. Now, don’t get me wrong. There are circumstances wherein both age and size DO matter, (ya pervs ya) but what I am talking about here is education. Classrooms. Curriculum. … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I know there are tons of honest, worthy charities out there, and I understand that one of the ways some of them make their money, and quite legitimately, is via the mail. However, HOLY COW, charities. Mom’s mail … Continue reading
Mamacita says: After we read a story about colors, I once gave my 8th graders Pantone swatches and told them to find their skintone. Big shocker: nobody was white and nobody was black. The students were genuinely surprised and loved … Continue reading
Mamacita says: For this first Quotation Saturday of 2021, here are some quotes about the New Year: 1. It depends on us. Another year lies before us like an unwritten page, an unspent coin, an unwalked road. What pages will … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Both of my parents grew up in near poverty, and I think that’s one reason they were both so determined to make Christmas such a special time for their own children. Mom used to tell us how she … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Today is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. It’s also the first official day of winter. I love thinking about how the planet and the universe affect our lives, pretty much dictating … Continue reading