Tag Archives: flowers

Quite the Assemblage

Posted on July 8, 2022 by maryannniemczura

Mr. Chipmunk bounced ahead of me down the walkway. I found his hideout under the raised bed of herbs. Hiding in the shadows.  Discovered and photographed. Quite the assemblage of activity in our birdhouses. Well hidden in the hibiscus bush, … Continue reading →

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On a Quest

Posted on April 8, 2022 by maryannniemczura

Birds busy building nests and Searching for seeds, worms, and such. This is the game I play as I wait for tulips and daffodils to make an appearance. No yellows yet.  Behold!  I spy purple! A square pansy?  Research yields … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleanup

Posted on April 30, 2021 by maryannniemczura

The weather finally cooperated for our spring cleanup.  Or almost.  Last day of April. Chilly winds prevail.  Snow in the forecast tonight. Spring weather in Upstate New York! Three new Swiss Stone Pine trees grace the side property where a … Continue reading →

Posted in butterflies, gardens, our end of the pond, spring cleanup, Swiss Stone Pine trees, woodpecker | Tagged , , , , , | 22 Comments

Hope Sustains, Hope Remains

Posted on April 10, 2020 by maryannniemczura

  Even as snow covers the ground, there is hope of spring -it will finally arrive. Rampant, worldwide pandemic affects all of us; yet, there is hope, HOPE. Look into the eyes of a child anticipating gifts for birthdays and … Continue reading →

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Here Comes the Mail!

Posted on August 10, 2018 by maryannniemczura

the mail arrives arrives with Ashley Ashley is kind kind and takes time time for a word word and smile smile goes a long way way for route route is long long and winding winding through neighborhoods neighborhoods with flowers … Continue reading →

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Comforting Those Who Mourn

Posted on July 6, 2018 by maryannniemczura

Flowers carried in and placed on the altar. The casket was draped in white. Music began. Choir sang.  Comfort offered to those mourning. Last words by a family member. Tears. Off to the cemetery with prayers graveside. Sometimes music is … Continue reading →

Posted in funerals, life's meaning, music as healing medicine, offering comfort, prayers | Tagged , , , , , | 27 Comments

A Mother’s Day Prayer

Posted on May 12, 2017 by maryannniemczura

Remind me to take joy in ordinary events: Chores such as laundry, cooking and shopping. Let me make time to listen to others and share. There is so much joy to find in the little things. Birds are busy building … Continue reading →

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April Showers Bring May Flowers

Posted on May 13, 2016 by maryannniemczura

In Massachusetts when we couldn’t go outside to play in Sturbridge because of the rain, our mother uttered “April showers bring May flowers.” There was always hope that the rains would cease, and sun would return to hasten flowers and … Continue reading →

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The Scrubs Are Just a Cover!

Posted on May 6, 2016 by maryannniemczura

    Last week we were graced with a visit from our traveling nurse daughter who wanted to help celebrate Mother’s Day early. As we visited, talked and caught up with her life and doings, I was most impressed with … Continue reading →

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Forsooth, Still Winter!

Posted on April 8, 2016 by maryannniemczura

Impatience surrounds us. For example, waiting for an elevator. There is always that person who, no matter if the button is lit up, will hit it again. Sometimes there are those who stare at the lit button and repeatedly hit … Continue reading →

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