Mamacita says: School has started now for most public school students. If someone could give me a sound, logical reason for starting school during the Dog Days of August, I’d love to hear it. A reason that had nothing whatsoever … Continue reading
Mamacita says: It’s Labor Day and I don’t feel like laboring, so I’m re-running this semi-pornographic post from Valentine’s Day, 2006. As an English teacher, I’ve spent my entire career talking about various grammatical forms, including one we call the … Continue reading
According to the college calendar, it’s still Labor Day. I love college. I stayed up late and slept in – two things that fairly SCREAM “Vacation” – and the day has stayed wonderful. Well, except for the riding mower dying … Continue reading