Category Archives: nature

Autumn Magic

Posted on October 16, 2020 by maryannniemczura

Nature beckons us to stroll by the lake. On one of the last warm days, we don walking shoes and wander about in the glorious Autumn foliage. The lake shimmers as the sun casts its rays. Dogs at the dog … Continue reading →

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A Neighborhood Stroll

Posted on July 10, 2020 by maryannniemczura

  Neighbors stroll by as they walk their dogs: all sizes, colors and shapes. Not as often we observe a cat on a leash. Sitting in his favorite front porch rocking chair, my husband muses that we have our own … Continue reading →

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Grow, Little Tree!

Posted on September 22, 2017 by maryannniemczura

On Trees and Life watch the storm watch the tree tree came down tree crashed crashed in the street crashed near car car parked parked near power lines lines came down lines in the street street poles down street poles … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Entertainment

Posted on July 7, 2017 by maryannniemczura

Living in suburbia with protected wetlands nearby provides a myriad of entertainment. Over the years we have had strange, unexpected encounters. The big fat frog in the flowerpot or little bunnies scampering hither and fro, eating us out of our … Continue reading →

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Fast As Lightning

Posted on March 24, 2017 by maryannniemczura

    Quick as a flash of lightning, I accepted a challenge by fellow blogger Annika Perry to try my hand at writing a fast-paced poem for this week’s blog.  It actually uses the German word blitz to describe the … Continue reading →

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Wiser Today

Posted on February 24, 2017 by maryannniemczura

  The Promise Why do stars in the night shine so bright? Why does the sun in the sky give us light? Why do the buds appear and push up in the snow? Well, I don’t know, but they are … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of December

Posted on December 9, 2016 by maryannniemczura

  Nature’s Sense of Humor Softly, quietly, gently falling snowflakes clothe the earth in beauty. Catching them in our gloved hands to gaze at their shapes is part of the fun. Kids lean their heads back with open mouths to … Continue reading →

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Elixir of Life

Posted on November 4, 2016 by maryannniemczura

  Tea for Two Awaiting a turn is not always easy. While I hover and you sip the nectar, I’ll hum my favorite tune. Life is full of surprises. While the sun shines, I will allow you to finish sipping … 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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An Ocean Respite

Posted on October 17, 2016 by maryannniemczura

Downtime, breathing space, a change of pace – this was reason enough for the short trip to the ocean at Southampton. Benches awaited us in the sand. We sat, watched and waited for each wave to roll in from the … Continue reading →

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