Tag Archives: Fall

Our Neck of the Woods

Posted on September 27, 2019 by maryannniemczura

The insect chorus begins anew. Crickets and katydids entertain. Signals of late August as I walk through the gardens. The glorious colors of leaves turning adds to the surrounding beauty of Mother Nature. Our Montauk daisies have blossomed once more … Continue reading →

Posted in crickets, Farmer's Almanac, Katydids, Montauk daisies, Upstate NY | Tagged colorful leaves, Crockpot stews, Fall, garden harvest | 18 Comments

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 →

Posted in Fulbright year, gratitude, reflections, Thanksgiving | Tagged expressing thanks to a stranger, Fall, Fulbright Year in Neresheim, gratitude, Sherwood Inn, Skaneateles, technology, turkey dinner | 20 Comments

Falling Leaves

Posted on November 7, 2015 by maryannniemczura

Enjoying the last few fall days before the onslaught of winter white covering the ground, I came across a beautiful area in downtown with colorful fall leaves as if waiting for my photograph. Record-breaking temperatures beckoned people outdoors to bask … Continue reading →

Posted in colors, dedication, Fall, gratitude, holidays, leaves, milirary heroes, service, Veteran's Day | Tagged colors, dedication, Fall, holidays, leaves, military service, thanks, Veteran's Day, veterans | 6 Comments

Boo! Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2015 by maryannniemczura

Growing up in rural Western Massachusetts, I recall my father raking the leaves into huge piles in late fall and good-naturedly allowing us to jump into the piles. With rosy red cheeks, we went into the kitchen to get … Continue reading →

Posted in colors, Fall, Halloween, leaves, Massachusetts, soups | Tagged apples, baking, colors, Fall, Halloween, holidays, hot chocolate, leaves, Massachusetts, nature, pumpkins, soups | 4 Comments

It Seems Only Yesterday

Posted on October 17, 2015 by maryannniemczura

Knowing more than one language is good for mental health. It is one of the side benefits that all language teachers are aware of. Both our spiritual and cultural well-being are affected. Being cognizant of other languages empowers us to … Continue reading →

Posted in bilingual brain, butterflies, creativity, death and dying, language teachers, multilingualism, rainbows, remembering, writing | Tagged bilingualism, brain health, creativity, Fall, joys, nature, peace, rainbows, sorrows, writing | 7 Comments

Nostalgic Reminiscences

Posted on November 8, 2014 by maryannniemczura

Windswept landscapes abound in Central New York and in Colorado. I am reminded of zigzagging tumbleweeds choking driveways and highways in the West while here in Upstate New York, we prepare for winter’s harsh onslaught of weather. The last place … Continue reading →

Posted in About the book, birthday celebrations at school, education, Fall, family, friends, May Day tradition, Nostalgia, parents, People | Tagged cursive writing, Dick and Jane readers, Fall, family, friends, nature, rural towns in Massachusetts, schools, Sturbridge, unstructured child's play | Leave a comment

Last Glimpses…

Posted on October 25, 2014 by maryannniemczura

The wind blows the last remnants of summer away. Most of the leaves have blown off the trees. They swirl about in doorways and in every nook and cranny. As I stepped outside this morning into the crisp air and … Continue reading →

Posted in About the book, Fall, family stories, friends, life lessons, Nostalgia | Tagged Fall, flowers, friends, gardens, life's journey, nostalgia, recipe, vegetables | Leave a comment

Grateful to my parents

Posted on October 4, 2014 by maryannniemczura

Fall is a time for reflection as I gaze on the warm colors nature has provided me, the family and friends I have, and for the education I received. There are no half measures when it comes to education. … Continue reading →

Posted in education, Fall, family, Foreign Language Learning, Fulbright Teacher Exchange, parents, Teaching in Germany | Tagged education, Fall, family, foreign languages, friends, Fulbright progam, gratitude, world peace | 1 Comment

Fall’s Observations and Changes

Posted on September 20, 2014 by maryannniemczura

Fall’s abundance is evident everywhere I look here in Central New York. The trees abound in warm-hued colorful foliage. My zinnias are rife with multiple colors, and the fall vegetables are ready for harvest. Pumpkins adorn front steps in preparation … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall, parents, People, Teaching | Tagged changes, education, Fall, helicopter parents, learn from mistakes, making decisions, observations, parenting, people, teaching, trust | Leave a comment

An ethereal world

Posted on September 6, 2014 by maryannniemczura

As I gaze upon the landscape and the advent of fall colors and cooler mornings upon us, I create mental images. Without skipping a beat, my creativity turns to poetry and so today’s blog entry features my musings. An ethereal world I … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings, Nostalgia, Teaching | Tagged age, Fall, life, musings, poetic imagination, teaching | Leave a comment