Mamacita says: The cornucopia, or horn of plenty, has such a wide, fascinating, and diverse history that you’ll just have to look it up for yourselves, because there’s not enough room here. I do love words, expressions, traditions, etc, that … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Maybe we all need to focus on the good things in our lives more than we dwell on the bad things. A little gratitude can really pep up the ol’ attitude. Oh, and it’s okay to express thankfulness … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I’m a sucker for a “returning soldier” sentiment. Norman Rockwell knew how to hit us in the heart, and that’s a fact. Some things never change. Even now, in 2012, there are people anxiously awaiting the return of … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Cultivate an attitude of gratitude on Thanksgiving, and use it all the days of your life. Thanksgiving isn’t really just one day, you know. It’s just the one day wherein we are all reminded that EVERY day is … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Sexist though it may sound, it usually takes a woman to fully comprehend what goes on in the kitchen before all that wonderful food appears on the table. I have several male friends who know, too. Painter Doris … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I ramble. Let’s get right to it this time. 1. Circumstances never made the man do right who didn’t do right in spite of them. — Coulson Kernahan 2. You cannot make a crab walk straight. — Aristophanes … Continue reading