Tag Archives: history

An Unquenchable Thirst for Knowledge

Posted on May 14, 2021 by maryannniemczura

Mary Elizabeth was born on May 14.  Early on, she possessed a thirst for knowledge.  Languages, literature, and history intrigued her.  When informed she had to have a study hall in high school, she made it work for her. The … Continue reading →

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Five Brothers, One Family

Posted on May 29, 2020 by maryannniemczura

As we recall this Memorial Day all the sacrifices made, we are grateful as a country for our liberty. We visit cemeteries, march in parades, fly the flag, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing our National Anthem. We are … Continue reading →

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The Time-Traveling Married Couple

Posted on March 4, 2016 by maryannniemczura

Using some sort of time-traveling device, people have long been fascinated with the idea of traveling in time to another era .  I confess to a love of historical dramas and period pieces such as the PBS series Downton Abbey. … Continue reading →

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My Legacy

Posted on October 24, 2015 by maryannniemczura

Our legacies are passed down from one generation to another. The world is connected by stories, memories, traditions, dreams and hopes. Waxing philosophical I reflect on the legacies of my parents, grandparents, and other family members. What have I learned … Continue reading →

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