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

Update: Quotation Saturday: Children's and YA Literature Quiz

Mamacita says: By popular demand – and I really had no idea I was popular at all – here are the answers to the literature quiz of a few weeks ago.  I would have posted this sooner, but teachers asked … Continue reading

Following Simple Directions

Mamacita says:   Back when I taught sixth grade – and y’all will find this hard to believe – there were times when it was really difficult to get those kids to follow even the simplest of directions.  Verbal directions. . … Continue reading

What The Bloody Frick Has Happened To Us As Human Beings?

Mamacita says: Watch out for the language on this one: Justin Smythe, 44, was arrested in California a few years ago, and freely admitted that he’d given a 13-year-old girl enough booze and drugs to loosen her up so he … Continue reading

"Wah, Wah, Wah. Here, Drink the Tears of Fame. Bottoms Up."

Mamacita says: Kathy Griffin and Mr. Sulu? Together? Well, you KNOW it’s going to be awesome! I find these people to be dismally repulsive; I wouldn’t watch their lives on a bet. These negative feelings towards them do not, however, … Continue reading

Quotation Saturday: Our Presidents Speak

Mamacita says: Before I say anything else, I want to send a huge, grateful shout-out to Mocha Momma!  You should all be reading her blog anyway, because she’s great, but add to all that, I’ve won a laptop from her … Continue reading