Mamacita says: 1. Life can really kick you below the belt sometimes. 2. You’re never safe from being surprised ’till you’re dead.* 3. When someone is really, really busy, and isn’t watching the clock, something that should have been done … Continue reading
Mamacita says: 1. We’re supposed to be on the receiving end of a mighty and majestic ice storm tonight. I hope not. I’ve got candy canes for my students tomorrow. I am hoping, since so many of them didn’t do … Continue reading
Mamacita says: 1. I have over a hundred essays that must be graded by tonight. 2. A bowl of fresh berries is wonderful beyond all description. Yogi Bear was right. (Boo Boo Bear was a cutie.) 3. I love Burt’s … Continue reading
Mamacita says: There were times when “I’m late” meant something completely different. 1. I finally figured out the main reason I hate most rap: I can’t stand “near rhymes.” 2. I’m putting up my Christmas tree, which always gives me … Continue reading
Mamacita says: 1. BlogHer is eight months away, but I’m already counting down until it gets here! 2. I firmly believe that people who don’t like poetry probably had teachers who didn’t know how to present it. Ditto for Shakespeare. … Continue reading
Mamacita says: It’s after midnight and I still have over forty essays to grade for tomorrow morning. I might not get much sleep tonight. But oh well, there’s always later to sleep. Right now, I have things to do that … Continue reading