Quotation Saturday: Our Presidents Speak

Mamacita says: Before I say anything else, I want to send a huge, grateful shout-out to Mocha Momma!  You should all be reading her blog anyway, because she’s great, but add to all that, I’ve won a laptop from her … Continue reading

It Is A Terrible Thing Not To Become A Woman When One Ceases To Be A Girl

Mamacita says:  This was formerly posted back in February of 2009, but since so many people are blogging about their pregnancies and deliveries these days, I thought I’d rerun this one of mine. I have others, but I kind of … Continue reading

Things I Haven't Done Yet

Mamacita says:  I have actually lived a very provincial life.  I haven’t been much of anywhere, and all I do is work.  I’m not extraordinary in any way, and I haven’t any outstanding talents.  I love to sing, but shouldn’t.  … Continue reading

Things Nice People Already Know

Mamacita says: 1.  If anyone in your family/group can’t behave properly in public, that person should be left at home.  Nice people don’t permit their children – or anyone else – to disturb others in public.  This applies to restaurants, … Continue reading

Ten Things Tuesday

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

Things Nice People Already Know: Any Teacher Can Tell You Why So Many Are Leaving The Profession

Mamacita says:  It’s been pretty quiet around here lately, so I thought I’d stir things up by re-running a post from September 2007.  It created quite a stir when it first ran; let’s see if anything happens this time around. … Continue reading