Monthly Archives: April 2021

Spring Cleanup

Posted on April 30, 2021 by maryannniemczura

The weather finally cooperated for our spring cleanup.  Or almost.  Last day of April. Chilly winds prevail.  Snow in the forecast tonight. Spring weather in Upstate New York! Three new Swiss Stone Pine trees grace the side property where a … Continue reading →

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Ode to Tulips

Posted on April 23, 2021 by maryannniemczura

Sing of my colors!  Plant me in gardens! Admire my beauty!  Chefs use me as culinary decoration adorning food such as salads. They prepare a vinaigrette, sauces, and dips with tulips. The petal color determines the flavor of the tulips. … Continue reading →

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Change

Posted on April 16, 2021 by maryannniemczura

Changes in our lives can make us happy or sad. Love change?  Despise change?  Indifferent to change? It forever alters our lives for better or for worse.  Do you flip flop on change?  Set in your ways? Can’t teach an … Continue reading →

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Fit as a Fiddle

Posted on April 9, 2021 by maryannniemczura

Maintaining good physical health is important to our family.  We try to eat a nutritious diet and include exercise and hydration. We consider mental health part of our well-being.  During the Easter season, our daughter invited us to join her … Continue reading →

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Mother Nature’s Sense of Humor

Posted on April 2, 2021 by maryannniemczura

 Mother Nature provided us an April Fool’s joke. Spring snow. That is Upstate New York. Our daffodils shivered in the cold, windy garden. Tis’ Easter season with ladies wearing their finery and Easter bonnets of all colors decorated with flowers. … Continue reading →

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