Category Archives: reflections

Angels on Earth

Posted on October 18, 2019 by maryannniemczura

It seems only yesterday when my Dad passed from his earthly life. October 18, 1990. Crowded into a tiny phone booth in Schweindorf, our two children and I had a tearful conversation with my Dad. He was dying of cancer … Continue reading →

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Expressing Gratitude

Posted on November 25, 2016 by maryannniemczura

Tasked with writing a letter expressing gratitude to someone who changed their lives but whom they never thanked, my students had a project one Thanksgiving to write a letter of gratitude and to surprise the person they are thanking by … Continue reading →

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Weekend Freedom

Posted on June 20, 2015 by maryannniemczura

Seeking escape and solace, I took a  window seat at my favorite coffee shop. The early morning light and sun danced on the green leaves swaying on the trees in the gentle breeze and played peek-a-boo with dots of blue … Continue reading →

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Nature Changes Clothes

Posted on April 4, 2015 by maryannniemczura

  Snow fell along the lake this April morning as I walked and observed nature in its frozen glory. Birds above carried on conversations with one another. Lots of flooding and displaced ducks and geese tried to decide where to … Continue reading →

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Hands Across the Ocean

Posted on March 28, 2015 by maryannniemczura

When I began teaching German some 48 years ago, I envisioned being able to connect my students to native speakers in Germany.  It would take technology some time to catch up to my dreams of what a classroom should look … Continue reading →

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