Excitement Makes Me Itch

Mamacita says:  I’ve got an exciting few weeks coming up, what with Science in the Rockies and BlogHer and a Grogan family reunion in the lineup.  I’m going to be seeing people I haven’t seen in a year, meeting fabulous … Continue reading

Ten Things Tuesday

Mamacita says: 1.  It didn’t rain today, and all the plants, animals, and people are in shock.  I mean to say, we don’t know what to do with ourselves.  We’re peeking out of the ark and seeing sunlight.  I guess … Continue reading

Quotation Saturday – On Monday: Wedding Anniversaries

Mamacita says:  Welcome to Quotation Saturday, on Monday.  I meant to post it on Saturday, but it’s too late now, because it’s already Monday morning. I was in Michigan this weekend at the 50th wedding anniversary of two of the … 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

Politically Incorrect? Good. It's Probably Honest.

Mamacita says:  I know that it’s politically incorrect to label anybody “stupid” these days, but that doesn’t remove the hard fact that there are an awful lot of genuinely stupid people “out there.” This one, for example. Dear Lord, protect … Continue reading

Quotation Saturday: Education

Mamacita says:  I’ve been writing exams for the college for the past two weeks, and my eyeballs are falling out of the sockets and spinning like a cartoon character’s.  The only thing missing is the googly eye-spinning soundtrack, for which … Continue reading