Tag Archives: happiness

Handwritten Thank You Notes

Posted on December 27, 2019 by maryannniemczura

  When is the last time you purchased beautiful boxed thank you note cards or that special one which said just what you intended? Why not get out those beautiful cards and pen? Fountain or ball point pen? Do you … Continue reading →

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Over Lunch

Posted on October 26, 2018 by maryannniemczura

There is nothing better than meeting family and friends over lunch where conversation abounds. Shared love: spoken and unspoken via smiles, nods of understanding, reminiscing past times and memories. Stories told. Names forgotten and remembered. It is the same around … Continue reading →

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Building a Repertoire

Posted on April 20, 2018 by maryannniemczura

Days, weeks and months filled with music and singing. Dr. Kay Smith Paulsen. Practice, practice and more practice. Daily. Passive and active listening and learning. Hard work, diligence, and love for music compels me to continue. Private lessons and group work … 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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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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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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