Mamacita says: I don’t think there are any words coined yet that would adequately describe the complete and total loathing I have for simplified, edited versions of good books. I’ve heard quadrillions of elementary teachers argue that small children learn … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Laura Ingalls Wilder’s wonderful semi-autobiographical Little House series contains some of my very favorite titles of all time. If you don’t have the complete set in your home, TELL Santa Claus to bring it, and no two ways … Continue reading
Mamacita says: What’s that? STUPIDITY? How intensely politically incorrect! Gotta love something that’s politically incorrect! Well, I do, anyway. Euphemisms are for the weak. Euphemisms cheapen our language, and draw our attention away from important things. 1. Two things are … Continue reading
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
Mamacita says: It looks so good on paper. You know, like communism and NCLB. The problem with all these things is this: they don’t work. Like an expensive dog with elite genealogy papers and a genetic flaw, they’ll all eventually … Continue reading
Mamacita says: What, no Quotation Saturday? Apparently not. I’m busy thinking up reasons to put off grading essays and quizzes, trying to keep the cats off the countertops, and harvesting pink roses. I’m also in a bit of a snit … Continue reading