THEME: two-word phrases beginning with MA and PA, respectively
GOOD ONES: The Kettles {& theme} MA-AND-PA
Eye drop TEAR [note singular, two words]
BTW: That, to Teresa ESO

First, who's Teresa? Teresa Wright? If so, she's not Spanish.

Second, ESO is only a Spanish word and never used in our language to mean
that.

Third, had this column been studied as it should be by those in the Xword biz, ESO would correctly be clued by reference to the song "Eso Beso."
A Labor Day puzzle might include "cotton picker" and other jobs that have other meanings. Anyway, happy Labor Day to all of us who add(ed) to the GNP.
RATING:

Three grins = Loved it; Two grins = Enjoyed it; One grin = A bit bland for my taste; One teardrop = Not much fun