Zero Tolerance? Don't Get Me Started. . . .

Mamacita says:  It looks so good on paper.  You know, like communism and NCLB.  The problem with all these things is this: they don’t work. Like an expensive dog with elite genealogy papers and a genetic flaw,  they’ll all eventually … Continue reading

Bite Me, Amadeus, Part Tres

Mamacita says:   What, no Quotation Saturday?  Apparently not.  I’m busy thinking up reasons to put off grading essays and quizzes, trying to keep the cats off the countertops, and harvesting pink roses.  I’m also in a bit of a snit … Continue reading

Quotation Saturday: Community

Mamacita says:  “Community” is something that many people take for granted, and even discount or abuse, but when all is said and done, this “community” thing is the backbone of society.  Those of us who work in social media know … Continue reading

The Mother from Hell.

Mamacita says:  Several years ago, back in the middle school, we had a student whose mother was referred to as “the mother from Hell,”  and everyone in the building knew exactly who we were talking about whenever someone said it. … Continue reading

Make someone happy, Make just one someone happy, And you will be happy, too. . . .

Mamacita says: Whether or not you celebrate Christmas has nothing whatsoever to do with being Santa Claus for someone. Call it whatever you wish: just call it something, and go forth and do it.  Letting your soul curl up into … Continue reading