Mamacita says: I know there are tons of honest, worthy charities out there, and I understand that one of the ways some of them make their money, and quite legitimately, is via the mail. However, HOLY COW, charities. Mom’s mail … Continue reading
Mamacita says: After we read a story about colors, I once gave my 8th graders Pantone swatches and told them to find their skintone. Big shocker: nobody was white and nobody was black. The students were genuinely surprised and loved … Continue reading
Mamacita says: For this first Quotation Saturday of 2021, here are some quotes about the New Year: 1. It depends on us. Another year lies before us like an unwritten page, an unspent coin, an unwalked road. What pages will … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Happy New Year, dear friends, both seen and unseen, both here and elsewhere. Happy New Year to you all. I’ve been blogging for almost 17 years now. I’ve made many new friends, some of whom I’ve met in … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Both of my parents grew up in near poverty, and I think that’s one reason they were both so determined to make Christmas such a special time for their own children. Mom used to tell us how she … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Today is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. It’s also the first official day of winter. I love thinking about how the planet and the universe affect our lives, pretty much dictating … Continue reading