Author Archives: maryannniemczura

Slithering Snake in Suburbia

Posted on May 18, 2018

Silly me! Why I thought I would never see a snake in our garden here in Upstate New York, I don’t know.  I had my fill as a young girl in Massachusetts and then the big, long rattlesnakes in Colorado, … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, Massachusetts, snakes, suburbia, Upstate New York | Tagged , , | 10 Comments

Mother’s Day Prayer: from my Heart to Yours!

Posted on May 12, 2018

Let me  take joy in ordinary events: chores such as laundry, cooking and shopping. Let me make time to listen to others and share. There is so much joy to find in the little things. Birds are busy building nests in … Continue reading →

Posted in a prayer, birthday prayer, taking joy in life | Tagged , , , , , , , | 22 Comments

Finding the Perfect Gift

Posted on May 4, 2018

What to get that special someone? How to find the perfect gift? Decisions, decisions when someone seems to have it all… The easy way out is a gift card or cash even. Then the special someone can acquire what he/she … Continue reading →

Posted in celebrating birthdays, laughter is the best medicine, Pastor, special someone, the perfect gift | Tagged , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Lost in Thought

Posted on April 27, 2018

The park benches are angled and face one another. Dedicated to a husband and wife. His bench reads “run, run, run” and hers is “walk, walk, walk.” Frequently I pondered how they viewed life here by the lake. Perhaps he … Continue reading →

Posted in family, family love, family trees, Ireland, Poland | Tagged , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Building a Repertoire

Posted on April 20, 2018

Days, weeks and months filled with music and singing. Dr. Kay Smith Paulsen. Practice, practice and more practice. Daily. Passive and active listening and learning. Hard work, diligence, and love for music compels me to continue. Private lessons and group work … Continue reading →

Posted in Berkshire Chorale International, classical music, Italian and Tamil, Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra, Pops Chorus | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 27 Comments

Drive to the Diner

Posted on April 13, 2018

Poles, wires, trucks, tires Over potholes to the diner- the trip couldn’t be finer. Waitress knew me and asked if my daughter would be joining me. Not today. Coffee, orange juice and water – oatmeal, eggs, toast, a side of … Continue reading →

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Let’s go to Nana’s house!

Posted on April 5, 2018

Let’s go to Nana’s and play her piano I said to my two year old sister in diapers and baby fat. Down the hill to Main Street in Monson where the hitching posts from a bygone era stood at attention. … Continue reading →

Posted in Flynt Avenue, Monson, MA, Nana, player piano | Tagged , , , | 47 Comments