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Eyes in the Back of my Head

Posted on October 10, 2015 by maryannniemczura

Young children sometimes think their parents and teachers have a super power, a way of knowing and seeing things even when their backs are turned. Using humor, they explain to children that they have these eyes in the back of … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Let’s consider…

Posted on September 13, 2014 by maryannniemczura

Three things to ponder: Fall Back to school Learning foreign languages Fall in New England is my favorite time of the year with the gorgeous warm colors of foliage.  It reminds me of what was and what is to come.  … Continue reading →

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Becoming more tolerant individuals…

Posted on July 24, 2014 by maryannniemczura

My journey and gathering memories continues now in Germany where I am until the end of July 2014. I will return to our little village of Schweindorf and visit with family and friends you may read about in my book A … Continue reading →

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