This was originally posted in 2008, but a friend’s problem with the Girl Scouts reminded me of my own problem with the Girl Scouts and specifically with the United Way. I’m sure many Scouts love selling cookies and I’m sure … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Happy New Year, dear friends. The first day of 2015 finds me sicker than I’ve been in many a year and hoping none of you have the flu. I’ve been blogging for over ten years now. I’ve made many … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. Fruitful Kwanzaa. Happy Holidays. Peaceful December. Happy Solstice. Please pick one, or two, and apply them to yourself and to your family. Christmas is such a magical time. We anticipate it all the rest … Continue reading
Mamacita says: It’s been a while since I’ve done Quotation Saturday. I’ve missed it. I hope you have, too. So often, we struggle with what to say about things we feel deeply and sincerely about, and then we find that … Continue reading
Mamacita says: It’s getting closer. IT’S GETTING CLOSER. Everyone whose spirit of celebration is still alive and quickening, hark! There are a lot of old, boring, easily offended, humorless people out there who don’t care much for the excitement, the wonder, the … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I had a yard sale today, and I have come to the following conclusions: 1. People who bring $20 bills to yard sales are jerks. 2. Many things I considered valuable mean nothing to other people. 3. Many … Continue reading