Wherefore Scheiss? Oh, and I Do NOT Have A Dead Bird in My Pocket.

Mamacita says:  I was reading my dear online friend Judy’s blog tonight and stole this meme idea from her.  Thank you, Judy.  I haven’t done a meme for a while, mostly because I loathe them, but this one appealed to … Continue reading

Dear Parents: Every Child Deserves An Audience. Stay In Your Seat. And Shut Up.

Mamacita says:  I’ve posted about this subject before, but with the approach of holiday season, it’s on my mind again, so I’ve written a new post about this same thing. We’re tired.  We work all day and in the evenings, … Continue reading

Make someone happy, Make just one someone happy, And you will be happy, too. . . .

Mamacita says: Whether or not you celebrate Christmas has nothing whatsoever to do with being Santa Claus for someone. Call it whatever you wish: just call it something, and go forth and do it.  Letting your soul curl up into … Continue reading

Things I Haven't Done Yet

Mamacita says:  I’m listening to Straight No Chaser, and it’s impossible to be completely whiny when those blazingly, almost impossibly, talented guys are singing straight to me and me only. . . . I know they’re big stuff now, and … Continue reading

Crabby Appleton Lives Here

Mamacita says:  I am very grouchy tonight. I’m not sure why – yes, I do* – but I’m really flashbacking to one parent conference after another: conferences that took place eight and ten and more years ago, even.  What the … Continue reading

Ten Things Tuesday

Mamacita says:  It’s hard to type with a cat curled up on the keyboard. 1.  My two cats follow me all over the house, and lie down to nap only when I sit.  They fight over who gets to nap … Continue reading