Things Nice People Already Know

Mamacita says: 1.  When the elevator door opens, wait until the people inside exit before you enter.  Don’t stand directly in front of the elevator, either; stand to the side so people have room to exit. 2.  When you are … Continue reading

Got Snow?

Mamacita says:  As I sit at the dining room table with my new laptop Hal and look across the living room and out the big window there, I can see our huge shagbark hickory tree. Today, of course, it’s covered … Continue reading

Ten Things Tuesday

Mamacita says: 1.  Winter storm warning.  6 inches of snow expected. 2.  It’s snowing. 3.  14 degrees outside. 4.  Sugar-free popsicles are pretty good. 5.  When the ground is frozen solid, does the mortuary just store the bodies in the … Continue reading

Things I Haven't Done Yet

Mamacita says: 1.  I haven’t entered my students’ names in either the online gradebook or the hard copy gradebook yet.  I really need to do this because writing the scores on a piece of paper with first names only on … Continue reading

Leprosy, St. Vitus Dance, and Other Peoples' Poop

Mamacita says: The newest Carnival of Education is up; click on over and catch up on what your kids’ teachers and other kids’ parents are saying about the state of education these days. You can’t have a viable opinion if … Continue reading

Inauguration Trivia from Mamacita

Mamacita says:  Presidential inaugurations are of great historical importance, but, as with everything of importance, there is an abundance of “trivia” (that isn’t really trivial at all – more like “fascinating!”) that many people do not know.  For example: 1. After … Continue reading