Monthly Archives: January 2017

Do Your Best!

Posted on January 27, 2017 by maryannniemczura

The poet Ovid wrote, “Nothing is stronger than habit.” My parents believed strongly in forming good habits early in life. Parental example is a powerful teaching tool.  I was reminded of this when I read a newsletter from one of … Continue reading →

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Imagination

Posted on January 20, 2017 by maryannniemczura

  On rainy days in rural Massachusetts, our mother would tell us to use our imaginations to find things to do to entertain ourselves. This was before all the electronic gadgets came in to entertain children.  We had to imagine … Continue reading →

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Better Late Than Never!

Posted on January 13, 2017 by maryannniemczura

Mildly amused but not surprised, I read the translation of my English to German sentence for wearing braces on my teeth. Google  translate offered me a funny example for  “She wore braces on her teeth.”  It seemed pretty straight-forward to me, … Continue reading →

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Life’s Ups and Downs

Posted on January 6, 2017 by maryannniemczura

  The Pensive Poet Reflecting life today, pen to paper, I jot down thoughts. Ups and downs, ins and outs. Sadness and laughter. The good comes with the bad sometimes. How did others before me manage? Forcing myself outdoors to … Continue reading →

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