Author Archives: maryannniemczura

My Talking Trees

Posted on June 24, 2022 by maryannniemczura

When I peruse my garden flowers, bushes, and trees, it is almost as if we communicate with one another.  So much beauty to behold in nature.  Therapy.  As if on cue, I spy a new color and hear the rustle … Continue reading →

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Do You Keep a Journal?

Posted on June 17, 2022 by maryannniemczura

Who journals in cursive penmanship? The teacher in me smiles when I notice a young person who writes in cursive script. The day our pen pal letters arrived from Germany, was revealing in my German classes. Many students remarked that … Continue reading →

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Far From the Hullabaloo

Posted on June 10, 2022 by maryannniemczura

Stop the feud!  Time to get along! The English sparrows have sparred for days over whose bird house is theirs.  A big fat sparrow clung to a stick which came from inside the house.  He tried to lay claim. The … Continue reading →

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Skedaddled!

Posted on June 3, 2022 by maryannniemczura

It was a glorious day and perfect weather this Memorial Day.  What great walking weather too.  I donned my walking shoes and began walking on Old Sag Harbor Road.  Normally, the area is peaceful, and today was no different. (Or … Continue reading →

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Astonishing

Posted on May 27, 2022 by maryannniemczura

Singing for funerals is part of my music ministry. It may sound morbid, but it comforts the bereaved. As long as I focus on the music and avoid eye contact, I am fine.  This music ministry began when I was … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on May 20, 2022 by maryannniemczura

With a buoyant sensation, I peruse the gardens. Newly planted herbs offer inspiration for dinner. Recalling past blog comments, small epiphanies hit. A salad topped with flowers?  Basil or parsley? Turning inward to avoid distractions, I realize I am hyper-focused … Continue reading →

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A Bushel and a Peck

Posted on May 13, 2022 by maryannniemczura

Taking a walk down memory lane today. Music. I am reminded of watching my mother do a few dance steps in our kitchen when a particular song came on the radio.  She taught me some of the Charleston when Dixieland … Continue reading →

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Short and Sweet Haiku

Posted on May 6, 2022 by maryannniemczura

Happy Mother’s Day! To all mothers far and near. Sweet hugs and blessings!

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Hither and Yon

Posted on April 29, 2022 by maryannniemczura

Friends and neighbors delight me. They are scattered hither and yon. My discourse with a blogger friend, Anne Mehrling continued with her mention of a beautiful cherry blossom tree near her driveway.  She sent photos. The delicate pink shade was … Continue reading →

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Did You Hear That?

Posted on April 22, 2022 by maryannniemczura

Nothing wrong with my hearing, my husband says. Recently I asked if he heard the high-pitched sound. He didn’t.  What did it sound like?  Like glasses in the cupboard hitting one another.  Then he went upstairs to change clothes and … Continue reading →

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