Category Archives: music

Contemplations

Posted on June 23, 2023 by maryannniemczura

  We all have a beginning and an ending in life.  Facts! The truly interesting happens in between.  Teaching and learning.  Music and movement.  Child’s play! Our granddaughter embarked on life’s journey in winter.  Tiny and delicate in our arms, … 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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Your Preference?

Posted on August 6, 2021 by maryannniemczura

When it comes to greeting cards and notes, what do you prefer?  Handwritten in cursive? An eCard, a blank card or one with verses inside?   Personalize or simply write your name? For me, it depends upon the occasion and the … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on July 30, 2021 by maryannniemczura

Life is good; life is wonderful.  New neighbors are moving in.  A new puppy is trying its walking legs.  All wobbly, floppy. Here and there when it walks.  Circled around my legs and licked my hand this morning.  Conversations of … Continue reading →

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In Praise and Gratitude

Posted on July 5, 2019 by maryannniemczura

For eyes that see and ears that hear, For family and friends far and near, I sing praises and blow a kiss. Permit me to reminisce: For countless hours of practice, I am grateful to sing in choral groups. Shakespeare … Continue reading →

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On Being Grateful

Posted on August 31, 2018 by maryannniemczura

As the new school year is about to commence, I am grateful for the years I was able to teach German. I watch the young ones in the neighborhood as they play with one another and shop for new clothes. … Continue reading →

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What If?

Posted on August 17, 2018 by maryannniemczura

What if there was no music? How would we feel? There would be no delight. The days would be gloomy. The human race clamors for the beauty of music. Words and hymns have powerful sounds and meanings. Music streams beauty … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Song of Flight

Posted on May 19, 2017 by maryannniemczura

Sing a prayer Sing a song Song of love Song of joy Joy of flowers Joy of birds Birds flying Birds feeding Feeding their young Feeding family Family eating Family traveling Traveling abroad Traveling home Home and hearth Home and … Continue reading →

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Just Keep Playing!

Posted on November 18, 2016 by maryannniemczura

Just Keep Playing! Going with the flow of life this week, there was a unexpected turn. I was asked to play the piano for a Retreat at church.  Having encountered the tsunami query, a myriad of thoughts and ideas raced … Continue reading →

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