Quotation Saturday: Christmas Day

Mamacita says:  Christmas is almost over, except that for people like me, Christmas is never really gone. Today has been lovely, truly lovely.  My family, all together again, with food and conversation and games and candles and trees bedecked with … Continue reading

The Twelve Rules of Christmas

Mamacita says: There are, of course Twelve Actual Rules of Christmas, according to the law, and in case you don’t know what they are and have intentions of storming the school or business that’s maliciously ignoring your rights as a … Continue reading

Be Nice Anyway. You're Not The Center of the Universe

Mamacita says: Let’s talk about simple, basic, seasonal etiquette.  Where is it? 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 … Continue reading

Blue Balls

I’m running this again because that house down the road has put up those depressing blue lights again. Mamacita says:  A house down the road from us has deep blue lights festooning its shrubberies, hanging from the eaves, and framing … Continue reading

Let's Make Magic For Our Children

Mamacita says:  Don’t tell anybody, but I’m only pretending to be upset that all the stores are getting ready for Christmas.  Yes, it’s too early.  Yes, Thanksgiving really does deserve some undivided attention.  Etc. The fact is, I love Christmas, … Continue reading

Halloween is Rocky Horror Time!

Mamacita says: “Great Scott!” Halloween has been and gone but it’s still THAT SEASON, which means many things, one of which is that I have a giant bowl half-filled with Tootsie Roll Pops and Hershey bars on my coffee table, … Continue reading