Pig Latin Musical Video

I had to post this… After my post yesterday about Pig Latin in different languages, I started looking for Pig Latin videos and came across this musical one… it's sort of catchy… well, it probably would be it you were fluent in Pig Latin! So let's have a little fun today… below is [...]

“You're Not Supposed to Say That!” – Mama Lisa's Thanksgiving Silliness

Here's a Thanksgiving poem I wrote in honor of turkeys all over the U.S. in autumn. It's geared towards older kids. You can click on the mp3 below to hear my husband and me recite it… You're Not Supposed to Say That! “Cock-a-doodle-doo!” said the turkey. “What?!” went the rooster. “Cock-a-doodle-doo!” “You're not supposed to say “Cock-a-doodle-doo!” Said the rooster. “Oh yes I [...]

Walt Whitman's Woods and his Poem "Miracles"

We took a walk today in Walt Whitman's woods in West Hills, on Long Island, east of New York City.  I highly recommend taking an autumnal hike or stroll if you can.  Then you may feel the truth in Whitman's line, "As to me I know of nothing else but miracles". There's much beauty out [...]

Kids Halloween Art

Here's some Halloween artwork my daughter and her friends did this week. I thought you might enjoy seeing it to help get you in the mood for Halloween! “Bones” by Lila “Skeleton” by Lila… “Witch” by Sarina “Graveyard” by Melisa “Graveyard II” by Melisa “R.I.P.” by Marisa Have a Spooky Fun Halloween! Mama Lisa Share on Facebook and other services:

Childhood Food Memories – Bananas

It's fascinating to me how different foods can bring back memories. I think that's why I loved the book and movie “Like Water for Chocolate” so much. Bananas will always remind me of specific times and people: In Infancy: I distinctly remember the smell of banana baby food – it reminds me of being a very [...]

Ghost of John – Halloween Song with MP3 Recording

My daughter and her friends Marisa and Melisa taught me this Halloween song, which seems to be traditional American. It's called Ghost of John. Below are the lyrics and two renditions, one by Marisa and one by Melisa, plus a drawing by Melisa. But first, here's Marisa announcing it with a Halloween song about [...]

There was an Old Woman All Skin and Bones – A Hallowe'en Song and Video

I've posted several versions of this great Halloween song in the past… It's called There Was an Old Woman All Skin and Bones. Here's yet another version below from Matt Vaughan and his friend Pam. They explain how to make it spookier for Halloween! Here are the chords from Matt… Am – Dm Am / Am Dm [...]

Grandma's Sayings

Oscar Teliz told me his grandmother used to say in Spanish, “No hay mal que dure cien anos, ni cuerpo que lo soporte” which is an obscure saying meaning, “No bad occurrence will last forever, and if it did, you wouldn't be able to stand it anyway.” My grandma always said, “What will be, will be.” [...]

Mama Lisa's Puppy Hunt Blues

I'm a bit dismayed at how difficult it can be to find a puppy. I mentioned in a previous blog post how we're looking for a hypoallergenic dog that's good with kids. That's not such an easy task! Hypoallergenic dogs are generally purebreds. Many purebred dogs have genetic health problems. [...]

Pennsylvania Dutch Version of Dies Ist der Daumen – This Is the Thumb

I've been asked several times for the Pennsylvania Dutch Version of the German rhyme Dies Ist der Daumen – This Is the Thumb. Today I received the version below thanks to Luke and Mary Martin. Here's what Luke wrote… My wife and I are also familiar with many of the German songs. This [...]