Mamacita says: 1. When the elevator door opens, wait until the people inside exit before you enter. Don’t stand directly in front of the elevator, either; stand to the side so people have room to exit. 2. When you are … Continue reading
Category Archives: Things Nice People Already Know
Mamacita says: 1. If anyone in your family/group can’t behave properly in public, that person should be left at home. Nice people don’t permit their children – or anyone else – to disturb others in public. This applies to restaurants, … Continue reading
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
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
Mamacita says: I know it’s not really possible to solve our public schools’ problems with a simplistic approach, but it does seem as if even a little common sense is sadly lacking somewhere. Why else would schools put up with … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I’m going up to Indianapolis today with my mother and my daughter, to my lovely niece Stephanie’s baby shower. I hope she likes what I got for her. It’s not what anybody would call a “conventional” baby shower … Continue reading