Category Archives: Colorado

Slithering Snake in Suburbia

Posted on May 18, 2018 by maryannniemczura

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 garden, garter snake, Upstate New York | 10 Comments

Nana’s Pies

Posted on November 17, 2017 by maryannniemczura

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I recall my mother’s flaky pie crusts and tasty pies. Blueberry, apple and pumpkin to name a few. She learned from her mother, my Nana Mooney. Admittedly, I love cooking and won the … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, family, Thanksgiving, recipe, Thanksgiving dinner, pie, memories, turkey, homemade pies, Nana Mooney, Thanksgiving | Tagged apple pie, blueberry pie, Colorado, family board games, flaky piecrust, Nana's pies, Pueblo, pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving dinner | 4 Comments

A Courageous Move

Posted on March 31, 2017 by maryannniemczura

As a girl of ten years, I don’t recall much of the drive from Massachusetts to Colorado. My parents made the brave decision to move West. I remember being in 4th grade in Massachusetts and then living with our Aunt … Continue reading →

Posted in church organist, Colorado, health, Massachusetts, Sturbridge to Pueblo, traveling across the country | Tagged 4H in Pueblo, church organist at age 13, cursive handwriting, first job at age 11, relatives in California, relatives in New Mexico, schools in Colorado | 16 Comments

The Ugly Sweater

Posted on December 16, 2016 by maryannniemczura

Growing up in Colorado, I recall my father telling us to get in the car because we were going somewhere. Once it was to a newly opened bank in our neighborhood. They were giving out free tee shirts to each … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Colorado, ugly sweater | Tagged bargains, freebies, gas wars, snow storm, specialty coffee drinks, ugly sweaters | 10 Comments

Make Traditions with Family Stories

Posted on July 1, 2016 by maryannniemczura

After reconnecting with former Massachusetts cousins now scattered around the country and globe, I requested more family stories and photos since, once we moved to Colorado, we did not often visit with all the cousins and hear their stories. You … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Colorado, family stories, family tradition, July 4th, Massachusetts | Tagged Babci, family, German teacher, kilt, Polish, The German Girl | 8 Comments

How Family Encompasses All Humanity

Posted on July 11, 2015 by maryannniemczura

Timeless family stories are documented everywhere. Our humanity unites us, and we are all more alike than we are different. Every time I travel to other countries, I am reminded of how family love unites and strengthens us. We all … Continue reading →

Posted in Army paratrooper, birthdays, Colorado, family, heritages, humanity, Irish, love, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Polish, stories | Tagged birthday celebrations, family traditions, Germany, life experiences, love, Massachusetts, New Mexico, registered nurses, study abroad, travel, two Irish sisters, Washington State | 2 Comments

July 4th Traditions

Posted on July 4, 2015 by maryannniemczura

Family, friends, faith, food, flying the flag and fireworks create memorable traditions this July 4th. Neighbors are out relaxing, playing, taking walks and cooking outdoors. Everyone stops to reflect on this country and on those who went before us and … Continue reading →

Posted in celebrations, Colorado, faith, family, fireworks, food, friends, July 4th, prayer before meals, Pueblo, traditions, Upstate New York, vegetable gardens | Tagged birthday cakes, children, education, faith, family, fireworks, flag, food, friends, gardens, German prayer before meals, July 4, memories, music, traditions | Leave a comment

Treasure the Gifts of the Past

Posted on May 23, 2015 by maryannniemczura

With flowers, trees, birds and bees in full bloom now and bustling activity, I reflect this Memorial Day Weekend on family and especially those who have served in the military. Each year my husband puts up hanging flower baskets on … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, education, faith, family, freedom, love, Massachusetts, Memorial Day, productive citizens, reflect on the past, resilience, role models, soldiers, WWII | Tagged children, Colorado, education, faith, family, freedom, independent citizens, love, Massachusetts, Memorial Day, parents, resilience, role models, soldiers | 4 Comments

Remembering Our Loved Ones

Posted on April 11, 2015 by maryannniemczura

Each April brings reminders of her. I was preparing for my second Fulbright teaching exchange in the former East Berlin. My mother died April 26, 1994, in Colorado so I flew out for the funeral and to help close her … Continue reading →

Posted in April memories, Christ the King Catholic Church in Pueblo, Colorado, loved ones, New York, Rome Italy, Sherrill, St. Peter's Square audience with Pope, treasuring friendships | Tagged April memories, Fulbright year in Berlin, funeral Mass, Italy, mother, New York, remembrances, restaurant in Sherrill, St. Peter's Square in Rome, young students from Ireland | 2 Comments

Free German University Study for American Students

Posted on February 21, 2015 by maryannniemczura

It’s that time of the year in our American school district for 6th graders and their parents to make decisions regarding which world language to study. I would like to offer reasons to study German. The emphasis these days is … Continue reading →

Posted in 6th grade registration for world languages, About the book, Colorado, education, Foreign Language Learning, Free German University Study for American students, Fulbright Teacher Exchange, Germany, languages, Massachusetts, parents, preparing world leaders, school, schools in Germany, Teaching, Teaching in Germany | Tagged arts, business, car manufacturer's internships in the US, careers in science, college loans, engineering, German language, German teaching, importance of learning German, jobs using German, literature, medicine, study abroad programs, university study | Leave a comment