Mamacita says: Context, people. Learn some context. No no NO. No updates, edits, modernization, political correcting, adding, eliminating, changing, gender swapping, romance insertions or removals, relationship changing, etc. If you want a story that suits you better, write a new … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Fact vs. opinion is one of the units I look forward to, difficult though it can be for my students. Helping my students understand the difference between a fact and an opinion is one of the most difficult … Continue reading
Mamacita says: When I was in the third grade, I read “Peter Pan.” It’s not all the sugar-coated cuteness Disney would have you believe, my friends. It’s a wonderful and fascinating and intimate look into the brain and psyche of … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Today was the first day of class, and I hope it was an omen because it was lovely. The main campus class was small and attentive; the local campus class was large and attentive, and the day itself … 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: If I tell you that I’ve got most of my Christmas shopping done, would you still love me? No? Um, then I’m nowhere NEAR finished yet. 1. I haven’t put my Christmas cd’s in the player. But I … Continue reading