Kids Who Read, Succeed. In Spite of School.

Mamacita says:  I hated elementary school, and by “hated” what I really mean is, well, HATED. I learned to read when I was really little, but I have never read as most other people do.  When I read, I look … Continue reading

Three Truths and a Lie

Mamacita says: You know how the game is played. Here are four statements about me, and one of them is a lie. Which one? Most of you know me pretty well. See if you can figure it out. 1.  I … Continue reading

The Night I Met Mary Poppins At A Revival Meeting and She Turned Ugly On Me

Mamacita says:  Some of this post was written nine years ago.  It is still true.  And I am still a little bit angry.   This post will seem possibly a mite disrespectful. That’s because it probably is. But when a … Continue reading

Things I Still Haven’t Done. Yet.

Mamacita says: I’m not the only procrastinator you know, but I’m probably the only one who still hasn’t used an ATM machine. Ten things I still haven’t done: 1. Used an ATM machine. (Oh hush. I understand they require money.) … Continue reading

Half A Pot Roast, and a Mashed Grilled Cheese, Please

(From 2004) Mamacita says:  Remember that anecdote about the young bride whose husband asked her why she cut the beef roast in half before she put it in the pan? She told him she did it that way, because her … Continue reading

Empty Nest Syndrome: Bite Me, Amadeus

Mamacita says: I have empty nest syndrome and I am not dealing with it very well. I would never wish my children back; they’re grown up and very happy. I’m proud of everything they do and are. I will also … Continue reading