Things That Are None of My Business

Mamacita says:  There are so many things that are so absolutely none of my business – or yours – and here are just a few: 1.  How you feed your baby.  The world is full of people who are very … Continue reading

Wasps? Hide Me. Things I Still Haven’t Done Yet

Mamacita says: Wasps?  Hide me. Here are some more things I haven’t done yet. This doesn’t mean I never will – just that I haven’t done them yet. 1.  I haven’t learned not to be afraid of wasps.  I AM … Continue reading

Liberal or Conservative: I Don’t Know

Mamacita says:  Someone asked me the other day whether I was a liberal or a conservative. I answered truthfully: I don’t know. It varies with the subject. With some topics, I lean towards the liberal left and with other topics … Continue reading

I’m Eleven Years Old. Old School, That Is.

Mamacita says:  Old school?  Me?  Yes. Eleven years ago, a former student told me that I should start a blog.  “You’ve got such a lot to say about the world,” he said.  “Who cares what I think about the world?” … Continue reading

Morel Mushrooms, Hoosier Style. As If There Were Any Other Way.

Mamacita says:  It’s that time again; the morel mushrooms are back.  That’s right; the snow is finally gone and the semester is almost over and the MOREL MUSHROOMS ARE BACK. Did I mention that the morel mushrooms are back? It’s … Continue reading

Long Winters

Mamacita says: There are two winters that stand out in my mind, both with seemingly never-ending blizzards and subzero temperatures: The winter of 1977 and the winter of 1978. Two winters in a row of deep, deep snow and temps … Continue reading