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Our Valued Friends

Posted on September 3, 2021 by maryannniemczura

Cedric and David are our friends. On Mondays. we wave to one another, greet one another and exchange pleasantries.  If we are perchance not home, David will bring the blue bins up to the door.  These are our sanitation engineers … Continue reading →

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On Being Grateful

Posted on August 31, 2018 by maryannniemczura

As the new school year is about to commence, I am grateful for the years I was able to teach German. I watch the young ones in the neighborhood as they play with one another and shop for new clothes. … Continue reading →

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Basking in New Freedoms

Posted on August 29, 2015 by maryannniemczura

Basking in New Freedoms now that I am retired is wondrous. Finding myself with time to enjoy nature and its wonders without the routines of school this fall is enjoyable. Smugly I lie down for naps whenever I want. Continue reading →

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Family Traditions

Posted on December 7, 2014 by maryannniemczura

December 6 is St. Nikolaus Day in Germany. Last night children put the biggest boot they could find outside their door. If they had been good during the year, Nikolaus brought them chocolate, fruit and small gifts. Those who had … Continue reading →

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Taking Time for Others

Posted on November 15, 2014 by maryannniemczura

As I prepare to return to teaching after time off for surgery, I am reminded of the contrast of today’s digital society and days past before we had all the gadgets. We actually had time for conversations with others, uninterrupted … Continue reading →

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Late Autumn is here

Posted on August 30, 2014 by maryannniemczura

About this time of year in most US states, people are enjoying state fairs.  New York’s state fair is held in Syracuse.  I love to go to the 4-H building to see the various displays and projects from fresh garden … Continue reading →

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Things to do

Posted on August 23, 2014 by maryannniemczura

As late summer is upon us, I feel the rush to do everything including all the things I have put off for so long: Clean out the closet – best done on a rainy day Donate items to charity Set … Continue reading →

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