Pogue Ma'Hone, YET Again. AND Again.

Mamacita says: May you be buried in a casket made from the wood of a 100 year old oak That I shall plant tomorrow. Oh, tis a wondrous thing to be Irish, although the same could not be said earlier … Continue reading

Quotation Saturday: Science

Better late than never. . . . Mamacita says:  Anyone of any age who “hates science” never had a good science teacher.  With a good science teacher, a child will explode with enthusiasm the minute he/she runs into the house, … Continue reading

Science in the Rockies

Mamacita says:  I’m in Colorado at Steve Spangler’s Science in the Rockies It hasn’t even officially begun yet, but already I’m having an AWESOME TIME!  Steve and his staff are absolutely wonderful, and I know that the actual seminar will … Continue reading

Thises and Thats

Mamacita says:  I’ve been throwing dirty laundry down the stairs all day and now we can’t open the garage door.  I’d go downstairs to start a load but I can’t get to the bottom of the stairs.  Someone will have … Continue reading

Grillface, Sun Blisters, and Barbecue Sauce

Mamacita says:  The new Carnival of Education is up over at Steve Spangler’s Blog.  While you’re there, check out his post about color-changing solar beads.  If your child has a hard time remembering to reapply sunscreen, why don’t you make … Continue reading

Credo at Christmas

At Christmas time I believe the things that children do.I believe with English children that holly placed in windows will protect our homes from evil. I believe with Swiss children that the touch of edelweiss will charm a person with … Continue reading