BlogHer 2012: My Perspective

Mamacita says:  I’ve only just returned from New York City, where the best BlogHer conference yet was held.  While I may be home now, my head and heart are still mingling with the 5,000 women (and men) in the Hilton … Continue reading

My Semi-Pornographic Love Affair With Grammar

Mamacita says:  I love a good turn of phrase. I can be swept off my feet by it. I can be swayed and influenced and converted and my vote can be purchased and my virginity can be compromised. . . … Continue reading

I Am Too Ornery For Organized Religion

  Mamacita says:   I am a sincere believer, but I am also a questioner. I don’t have a problem reconciling science and religion, but I do have a problem with people who do. I do not enjoy sitting in … Continue reading

Miss Wilder and the Bent Pin

Mamacita says:  I’ve been a hugely obsessed fan of Laura Ingalls Wilder and all of her books since before I could read. I first visited the Laura and Almanzo’s Mansfield, Missouri, home when I was in college, and at first … Continue reading

Happy Birthday to My Beautiful Son

Mamacita says:  June is a busy month here, as both of my beautiful children have June birthdays. Last week was my daughter’s birthday, and today is my son’s birthday. I remember so well the night he was born. Well, every … Continue reading

Things Nice People Already Know: Drive-Through Etiquette

Mamacita says:  Oh, I know. I’ve ranted about this before. But after waiting behind some old man in the pharmacy drive-through for maybe six days? until I gave up, parked, and went inside, I decided to rant about it again.  … Continue reading