Category Archives: love

Come What May

Posted on May 5, 2023 by maryannniemczura

Memories of our daughter’s poetry from elementary school. Emily Catherine later went on to become an English major, an RN and a NP with her own infant daughter. Enjoy her way with words and images portrayed. Happy month of May! … Continue reading →

Posted in English major, guest poet, laughter, love, nature, NP, RN | Tagged flowered beds, leaves, misty air, puddles, sap | 10 Comments

Seven Place Settings

Posted on January 20, 2023 by maryannniemczura

My research for today’s blog evoked memories of where we met and married. We blinked. Fast forward to more memories in another state. Funny how life happens. Two beautiful children who later married. Our family grew to six place settings … Continue reading →

Posted in Forty Years, laughter, love, seven place settings, wedded bliss | Tagged empty nest syndrome, family reunions, scrabble games | 14 Comments

From Parents to Grandparents

Posted on December 30, 2022 by maryannniemczura

In the blink of an eye, we welcomed our grandchild and officially started a new journey as grandparents. Awesome! Honored to be in the delivery room! Isabella Rose entered our world and lives with a hearty newborn cry. In an … Continue reading →

Posted in birth, grandparents, love, miracle, Parents | Tagged diapers, doting parents, holding the baby, nursing, swaddle | 36 Comments

Speaking of Blinking

Posted on November 25, 2022 by maryannniemczura

To whom do you express thanks? Family and friends. Do you recall a special teacher you had in school? I am grateful for Mom and Dad and my grandparents. It turns out that our first teachers are our parents. Do … Continue reading →

Posted in blinking, empty nesters, gratitude, love | Tagged birds, four seasons, gardens, snow | 18 Comments

Oops! With Love and Humor!

Posted on June 26, 2020 by maryannniemczura

The new quarter at the university meant new classrooms. As a German professor, I was accustomed to welcoming students speaking in German. With an armload of books and papers, I entered the room, put my belongings on the empty … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, life's lessons, love, teaching a new quarter, teaching German | Tagged Colorado, cookbook, green beans, grilling, new quarter, squash, university teaching | 17 Comments

Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue

Posted on May 15, 2020 by maryannniemczura

Sometimes my mother played some favorite tunes on the piano after dinner all the while singing along to the songs. My father frequently sang along. These two lovebirds sang to one another. My Dad frequently touched my Mom’s shoulders … Continue reading →

Posted in birthday, Charleston, Dixieland Jazz, Five Foot Two, Jitterbug, love, music and dance, piano playing, singing | Tagged blue eyes, father, Five Foot Two, Great Depression, mother, strawberry blonde, World War II | 30 Comments

Consider This!

Posted on November 22, 2019 by maryannniemczura

What are you grateful for today? I am grateful for love, family, faith and friends. I am grateful for health and food on the table. How do you show others your thankfulness? I show a smile, a touch, kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Considerations, family, love, Nostalgia, showing thankfulness | Tagged a heart swelling with joy, appreciation, blowing a kiss, faith, family, friends, hug, paying it forward, simple, smile, touch, transformative | 14 Comments

Gratitude for Little Things

Posted on March 2, 2018 by maryannniemczura

With a joyful heart today, I rejoice in love, family, friends, music and the little things of life which hold great meaning: -family time at the spa in Skaneateles followed by a tasty luncheon -friends both old and new are … Continue reading →

Posted in family, gratitude, love, music, shared humanity | Tagged conversation, faith, laughter, meals, singing | 19 Comments

11 Things To Achieve Greatness

Posted on August 18, 2017 by maryannniemczura

Learn a foreign language early in life Live abroad (we chose Germany) or travel often Attend schools abroad (we chose Germany) Start music lessons as children Be a role model as a parent Learn compassion, understanding, respect Get a good … Continue reading →

Posted in college education, education, Foreign Language Learning, hard work, leader, love, music lessons, role models, study abroad | Tagged being a leader, compassion, faith, family; foreign languages, German Schools, Germany, hard work, live abroad, love, parents as role models, respect, smile, sports, travel, truth, understanding | 30 Comments

Love’s Duty

Posted on June 30, 2017 by maryannniemczura

As our children grew up, they heard Mom’s stories of teaching. Nightly at the dinner table, they along with my husband listened patiently while Mom told of her day at school. Sometimes, with rolled eyes, they would declare: “oh, not … Continue reading →

Posted in duty, family love, love, storytelling, Teacher | Tagged complaints, dinner table stories, hope, ich liebe dich, listening to others, love, patience | 12 Comments