Mamacita says: I tend to stress and focus here on people who are, let us euphemistically say, somewhat less than nice, or less than hardworking, or less than considerate, etc. Let’s face it: those are the people who “stand out” … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I’ve been blogging for six years now, and it has changed me. Even the way I blogged in the beginning has changed. I think that part has changed for a lot of people. When most of us first … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I posted this four years ago, but nothing much has changed. I wish it had. I hate “giving” bad grades, but if a student doesn’t come to class and give me proof of mastery, what else can I … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I got fourteen emails from people who suspected it wasn’t I who posted that very excellent April 1 post on this blog yesterday. Does this mean my writing style is that well known, or that the guest post … Continue reading
Again I am reminded of this saying when I finished knitting the reindeer hat. On paper, the design looked wonderful. During the opening ceremonies of the Olympics, the hat looked great on the US athletes. After seeing this hat, I … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Parents have a right to be kept informed about their child’s progress in school, and we all know that the students themselves are NOT good message-deliverers. Phone calls can be awkward and time-consuming; email is excellent for those … Continue reading