Monthly Archives: April 2018

Lost in Thought

Posted on April 27, 2018 by maryannniemczura

The park benches are angled and face one another. Dedicated to a husband and wife. His bench reads “run, run, run” and hers is “walk, walk, walk.” Frequently I pondered how they viewed life here by the lake. Perhaps he … Continue reading →

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Building a Repertoire

Posted on April 20, 2018 by maryannniemczura

Days, weeks and months filled with music and singing. Dr. Kay Smith Paulsen. Practice, practice and more practice. Daily. Passive and active listening and learning. Hard work, diligence, and love for music compels me to continue. Private lessons and group work … Continue reading →

Posted in Berkshire Chorale International, classical music, Italian and Tamil, Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra, Pops Chorus | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 27 Comments

Drive to the Diner

Posted on April 13, 2018 by maryannniemczura

Poles, wires, trucks, tires Over potholes to the diner- the trip couldn’t be finer. Waitress knew me and asked if my daughter would be joining me. Not today. Coffee, orange juice and water – oatmeal, eggs, toast, a side of … Continue reading →

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Let’s go to Nana’s house!

Posted on April 5, 2018 by maryannniemczura

Let’s go to Nana’s and play her piano I said to my two year old sister in diapers and baby fat. Down the hill to Main Street in Monson where the hitching posts from a bygone era stood at attention. … Continue reading →

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