Standardized Testing and Butter

Mamacita says:  I want to talk to you all about standardized testing and butter, and then I want you to tell me which is more important. I ran into a former middle school student in a store yesterday. I recognized … Continue reading

Bread and Butter and Sharp Knives and ISTEP

Mamacita says: I used to cook and make butter with my students.  I am reminded of those days whenever I run into former students from that class. A while back, I ran into one of those former middle school student … 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 I Haven't Done Yet

Mamacita says: 1.  I haven’t run the sweeper since the Christmas tree fell.  There are fake green “needles” all over the house. 2.  I haven’t dived into the bowl of half-price Hershey miniature candy bars yet. Um, never mind. 3.  … Continue reading