Monthly Archives: October 2020

A Vibrant Neighborhood

Posted on October 30, 2020 by maryannniemczura

Around this time of year in late October, the weather is conducive to outdoor play. Children on bicycles and scooters abound amid gleeful shrieks. Homes and yards are decorated with a myriad of pumpkins, cobwebs, spiders, witches, tombstones and more. … Continue reading →

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Gems of Many Hues

Posted on October 23, 2020 by maryannniemczura

The game of picking up maple leaves in our yard during Autumn is an enjoyable activity. Memories of growing up in Massachusetts.  Our mother helped us preserve the leaves by ironing them between sheets of wax paper. We hung these … Continue reading →

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Autumn Magic

Posted on October 16, 2020 by maryannniemczura

Nature beckons us to stroll by the lake. On one of the last warm days, we don walking shoes and wander about in the glorious Autumn foliage. The lake shimmers as the sun casts its rays. Dogs at the dog … Continue reading →

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Job Completed

Posted on October 9, 2020 by maryannniemczura

By popular request, this post shows the Town installing a new storm drain recently. A previous post last month outlined the street markings to indicate where pipes were to be installed underground to meet up with the drain between our … Continue reading →

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I Do!

Posted on October 2, 2020 by maryannniemczura

  Shortly after her engagement to be married, our daughter visited with her fiancé, Vincent. Traditions. Ask for permission to marry our daughter, Emily. We were delighted with her choice. Next, show him around town and the schools she attended. … Continue reading →

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