The Queen's We *

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

Quotation Saturday: Our Presidents Speak

Mamacita says: Before I say anything else, I want to send a huge, grateful shout-out to Mocha Momma!  You should all be reading her blog anyway, because she’s great, but add to all that, I’ve won a laptop from her … Continue reading

A Love Letter

Mamacita says:  Oh, my darling, I didn’t mean to neglect you so!  You know I love you.  You know I care.  You know I’d never ignore you under normal circumstances!  Please find it in your heart to forgive me.  I … Continue reading

Six Word Saturday

Mamacita says:  Six Word Saturday is like a teeny tiny Twitter: it forces me to say “it” in a precise and stripped-down way.  Thank you, Show My Face. You don’t know me, but I found you on Magical Mystical Teacher. … Continue reading

You're Not The Boss of Me.

Mamacita says:  I think, sometimes anyway, that it’s when my students get into hot and heavy “discussions” – most of which I jump into as well, that I like my job the best.  The public school discouraged discussion; there were … Continue reading

Thises and Thats, Part 799

Mamacita says:  I would be very grateful indeed if you would go look at my review on this here other blog and comment.  Please?  I do not do paid reviews on this blog, as it is my personal journal and … Continue reading