Mamacita says: Don’t tell anybody, but I’m only pretending to be upset that all the stores are getting ready for Christmas. Yes, it’s too early. Yes, Thanksgiving really does deserve some undivided attention. Etc. The fact is, I love Christmas, … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I had a lot of expectations and I made a lot of plans. Then I had kids. There’s nothing like having children to knock most of our lofty expectations and plans into a cocked hat. Other people’s children … Continue reading
Mamacita says: The latest Education Buzz (formerly Carnival of Education) is now up over at Bellringers, and if you are a parent, student, doctor, lawyer, construction worker, fireman, or any of the other Village People or citizens of the planet, … Continue reading
Mamacita says: School will be starting soon – or maybe it already has – for most kids, and each year at about this time I like to re-run this post about an issue that really, really makes me want to … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Sunday is Independence Day! And, if you do not believe in that, then, Sunday is the Fourth of July. Deny it if you will, but you will be wrong. You have a fourth of July. Everybody has a … Continue reading
Mamacita says: “Why not go out on a limb? Isn’t that where the fruit is?” –Frank Scully I’ve always liked that quotation. I also believe it is absolutely true. I think about it whenever I’m feeling particularly cowardly. It helps … Continue reading