Monthly Archives: December 2018

Music Colors My Life!

Posted on December 28, 2018 by maryannniemczura

Musical notes, beats, rests, keys, sharps, flats, major, minor, staff, treble clef, bass clef, rhythms, voices, moods, time signatures, adagio, allegro, forte, chant, chamber, carols, classical, dynamics, fermata, leitmotifs, sonata, staff, concerto, tones, voices – all this and more characterize … Continue reading →

Posted in Berkshire Choral International, classical music, Happy New Year 2019, music composer, Symphoria, Syracuse Chorale, Syracuse Pops Chorus, Teaching, teaching German | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments

Max Predicts a White Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2018 by maryannniemczura

My blog this week features guest writer, Jerry Melvin, my former School Superintendent with the North Syracuse Schools in Upstate New York. He wrote weekly columns in the local newspaper under the byline Superintendent’s Report.  Thank you, Jerry.  Merry Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in Doppler weather, guest blogger Dr. Jerry Melvin, Penn State, Schnauzer Max, School Superintendent, tv weatherman, weather and school closings | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

A Squirrel Tale

Posted on December 14, 2018 by maryannniemczura

Each year at Halloween, we place a real pumpkin on the front step. When It first started, I took the broom to the front step to sweep the seeds left behind by Mr. Squirrel. Vowing to take charge, I purchased … Continue reading →

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Nurse Emily to the Rescue!

Posted on December 7, 2018 by maryannniemczura

A registered nurse involves more than having credentials or a job title. It is a profession and a lifestyle. One clocks out at the end of a shift. Having the ability to care for others becomes second nature and is … Continue reading →

Posted in I Am A Nurse, Registered Nurse, saving a life | Tagged , , , , , , | 27 Comments