Mamacita says: It’s Hallowe’en, and I’m ready. Big bowl of filled treat bags for little kids: check. Big bowl of filled treat bags for bigger kids: check. Big jar of assorted body parts: check. Skulls: check Pumpkins: check. Forty googly-zillion … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I first encountered Gerard Manley Hopkins’ Spring and Fall and Robert Burns’ John Anderson, My Jo in a college course. Unfortunately, the professor was a jaded, bored, boring man who considered himself far too important to be teaching … Continue reading
Mamacita says: It’s after 3 a.m. and I’m still up, but this is the time of “day” when I’m at my most alert. I always revert back to my normal body clock when I’m on vacation. It doesn’t take very … Continue reading
Mamacita says: The Sears lawn mower guy who was scheduled to show up at 1:00 finally came at 3:45. He made up for his tardiness by doing a great job, and giving me a “spring discount,” which, these days, means … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Yup, it’s that time of year in southern Indiana. … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I have actually lived a very provincial life. I haven’t been much of anywhere, and all I do is work. I’m not extraordinary in any way, and I haven’t any outstanding talents. I love to sing, but shouldn’t. … Continue reading