Quotation Saturday

Mamacita says: 1.  We are all born charming, fresh, and spontaneous and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society.  –Judith Martin 2.  Do not despise your situation; in it you must act, suffer, and conquest.  From … Continue reading

I Had A Shoggoth

Mamacita says:  Please watch through to the end. My daughter sent me this video today, and I’m still laughing out loud. I’m also exhausted, watching this wonderful ASL sign-language lady, Judi Miller. The song is hilarious, and Tom Smith is … Continue reading

Things Nice People Already Know

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

Ten Things Tuesday

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

Things I Haven't Done Yet

Mamacita says: 1.  I haven’t taken the wreath off the front door.  I can’t.  It’s been pouring down rain for three solid days, and I can’t put the wreath away soaking wet, can I?  Besides, I like to see it … Continue reading

Friday? Already?

Mamacita says:  The holidays flash past so quickly, don’t they. . . . My sisters are coming down in a few hours – good grief, it’s almost 3 a.m.! –  and we’re going to spend some time with our mother, … Continue reading