Author Archives: maryannniemczura

Angels on Earth

Posted on October 18, 2019

It seems only yesterday when my Dad passed from his earthly life. October 18, 1990. Crowded into a tiny phone booth in Schweindorf, our two children and I had a tearful conversation with my Dad. He was dying of cancer … Continue reading →

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On Revolving Doors

Posted on October 11, 2019

There is an expression that good things come in threes. Since our basement work with water issues had to be reworked, the foreman and crew arrived today. Earlier than anticipated but fine nonetheless. It seemed as if the good weather … Continue reading →

Posted in All good things in threes, basement work, good weather, PODs, Revolving Doors | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Lost and Found

Posted on October 4, 2019

Ever have one of those days? One of those moments? Favoring pockets instead of a purse, I am wont to put keys, cards, and other such in my pockets. But which ones? And where? Recently I locked myself out of … Continue reading →

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Our Neck of the Woods

Posted on September 27, 2019

The insect chorus begins anew. Crickets and katydids entertain. Signals of late August as I walk through the gardens. The glorious colors of leaves turning adds to the surrounding beauty of Mother Nature. Our Montauk daisies have blossomed once more … Continue reading →

Posted in crickets, Farmer's Almanac, Katydids, Montauk daisies, Upstate NY | Tagged , , , | 18 Comments

Experience Austrian Culture at Klosterneuburg!

Posted on September 20, 2019

When I first arrived in Heidelberg, to study, I learned the university was founded in 1386. Students were already studying in Latin at this university before Columbus discovered America in 1492. Imagine how old! During our August trip to Vienna, … Continue reading →

Posted in Augustian Monastery 1114, Donau/Danube River, Klosterneuburg Monastery, Leopold III, Nicholas Verdun, Verduner Altar | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

The Captivating Charm of Vienna, Austria!

Posted on September 13, 2019

    Located on the Danube River, Vienna has a rich intellectual and artistic history. The imperial palaces such as the Baroque palace Schönbrunn offer opulent interiors. This elegant palace was the summer residence of the Habsburgs. The pace of … Continue reading →

Posted in Austria, Boesendorfer Grand Piano, coffee houses, Danube River, Habsburgs, Lanz of Austria, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna's Schoenbrunn Palace | Tagged , , , | 19 Comments

Speaking of Bucket Lists

Posted on September 6, 2019

Our trip of a lifetime included a singing engagement in Prague, Czech Republic followed by visits to Helsinki, Finland and Vienna, Austria. Unplanned bonus: a brief layover in Frankfurt, Germany. The new place on our bucket lists was a visit … Continue reading →

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