Mamacita says: You’re getting an F. How’s that self-esteem today? “Why are you giving me an F,” you ask? I’m not. I just kept score. You earned the F yourself, fair and square. Teachers don’t give grades. Students earn grades. … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I have never understood the utter gall and entitlement mindset of some parents. At the end of each grading period, these same parents would be storming the school, demanding a few extra points so Lil’ Bubba or Lil’ … Continue reading
Mamacita says: 1. If anyone in your family/group can’t behave properly in public, that person should be left at home. Nice people don’t permit their children – or anyone else – to disturb others in public. This applies to restaurants, … Continue reading
Mamacita says: 1. My sourdough starter is over twenty years old. The bread is delicious. Whenever I use it – and it’s been a while; the starter is currently residing in the freezer – I think about pioneer families, with … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I know it’s not really possible to solve our public schools’ problems with a simplistic approach, but it does seem as if even a little common sense is sadly lacking somewhere. Why else would schools put up with … Continue reading
Mamacita says: It’s been pretty quiet around here lately, so I thought I’d stir things up by re-running a post from September 2007. It created quite a stir when it first ran; let’s see if anything happens this time around. … Continue reading