Things Nice People Already Know: Why Whine When Sharing Is So Much Nicer?

Mamacita says:  I will never understand why some people feel they have to be so defensive and hostile all the time. These people whine “insensitivity” but the truth is, THEY are the ones who are insensitive. This time of year, … Continue reading

Quotation Saturday

I have just this to say:  An 8-foot Christmas tree, loaded with over 3,000 ornaments, makes a really big mess when it falls. I’d planned to do many things today, but ended up doing only one.  And it’s not finished … Continue reading

Carnival of Education, #201

Welcome to the 201st Edition of the Carnival of Education! December has come to represent a plethora of holidays, and each one has lovely things to offer us all. Picture December as a huge pile of glowing, glittering, good-smelling gifts. … Continue reading

Sometimes, I Hate What We've Turned Into

Mamacita says: December in an American public school classroom used to be so very, very special.  No matter what kind of families lived in the area, and no matter what a child’s family did about December at home, every child … Continue reading

Ten Things Tuesday

Mamacita says:  1.  I have over a hundred essays that must be graded by tonight. 2.  A bowl of fresh berries is wonderful beyond all description.  Yogi Bear was right.  (Boo Boo Bear was a cutie.) 3.  I love Burt’s … Continue reading

Sleepy Town and Shamey Town

Mamacita says:  The new Carnival of Education is up, hosted by Mister Teacher over at Learn Me Good. I would hope that by now y’all know all about this guy! Next week, the Carnival is hosted right here at Scheiss … Continue reading