Monthly Archives: April 2020

Life’s Unexpected Pleasures

Posted on April 24, 2020 by maryannniemczura

Noticing that we had a new mail carrier, I opened the garage door for the large package she carried. We chatted. Then I offered her some small snacks. She had not had lunch and was most appreciative. A hug followed. … Continue reading →

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Check, Check and Check!

Posted on April 17, 2020 by maryannniemczura

Desktop. Check. iPad. Check. Android. Check. German classes connected to schools in Germany for two hour video conferences. Check. Why telemedicine? Check? Teaching an old dog new tricks is challenging! Patient portals. Check. New app to download and practice. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Android, FaceTime, iPad, Patient Portals, Skype, Telemedicine, Virtual, WhatsApp | Tagged , , , , | 32 Comments

Hope Sustains, Hope Remains

Posted on April 10, 2020 by maryannniemczura

  Even as snow covers the ground, there is hope of spring -it will finally arrive. Rampant, worldwide pandemic affects all of us; yet, there is hope, HOPE. Look into the eyes of a child anticipating gifts for birthdays and … Continue reading →

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