Category Archives: Autumn Leaves

Mother Nature’s Calendar

Posted on September 24, 2021 by maryannniemczura

The calendar said it was the first day of Autumn this week.  Signs abound in our neck of the woods. Colorful leaves on the neighbor’s sugar maple. Buds are about to open on our Montauk daisies. Apples keep falling off … 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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What Should I Wear?

Posted on September 11, 2020 by maryannniemczura

As seasons change in our neck of the woods, proper clothing is essential. I think the Norwegians have an expression which says there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. The telltale signs of autumn approaching are … Continue reading →

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Light and Shadow Play

Posted on October 20, 2017 by maryannniemczura

  Late afternoon sun streams through the window and casts shadows about. The legerdemain conjures up imaginary characters dancing about between the light and shadows. My thoughts wander. Interrupting the game of light, the Chinooks rustle the leaves in the … Continue reading →

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Stop, Look, Listen!

Posted on September 29, 2017 by maryannniemczura

It is that wonderful season of autumn in Upstate New York. The last lingering days of summer with bright sunshine, gorgeous skies and lush gardens await the harvest.  On such days, we like to take a drive into the country to … Continue reading →

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Get Ready for Old Man Winter!

Posted on October 24, 2016 by maryannniemczura

Cold, soaking rains followed by winds and falling leaves usually indicate the end of Autumn. While I love the colors of this season, I would appreciate warmer temperatures. We are fortunate to have four seasons in Upstate New York. One … Continue reading →

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