Tag Archives: singing

For Now

Posted on October 7, 2022 by maryannniemczura

For now, his earthly life is complete. For now, he has eternal peace. Integrity, courage, honesty tempered with humor. Always teaching others. Tucked into his niche in a simple pine box with his name and a cross. He was surrounded … Continue reading →

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Oh, That Magical Player Piano!

Posted on August 7, 2020 by maryannniemczura

Our Nana had a magical player piano. She lived about two miles away in town. My sister and I set off to visit Nana. I was four and my sister was two. Precocious for my age, I confidently walked into … Continue reading →

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Weltanschauung – Worldview

Posted on February 28, 2020 by maryannniemczura

  Prompted by the word for the day on my tear-off calendar, weltanschauung, and a magnetic poetry kit in German, I dove right in to compose a Haiku in German and in English. Call it playing! Hope you enjoy my … Continue reading →

Posted in haiku, Middle High German, Weltanschauung, word origins, word usages, worldview | Tagged , , , , | 24 Comments

Making Lists

Posted on July 12, 2019 by maryannniemczura

    Endless details for the list. Who said packing was pure bliss? Travel items – please assist! Music folders, scores, a gift. Practice singing I insist! Adapter plugs, not to miss! Have to enlist an assist! My goodness – … Continue reading →

Posted in cyrch a chwta (Welsh), packing suitcases, passports, Welsh form of poetry | Tagged , , , , , | 22 Comments

In Praise and Gratitude

Posted on July 5, 2019 by maryannniemczura

For eyes that see and ears that hear, For family and friends far and near, I sing praises and blow a kiss. Permit me to reminisce: For countless hours of practice, I am grateful to sing in choral groups. Shakespeare … 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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Mother’s Day Prayer: from my Heart to Yours!

Posted on May 12, 2018 by maryannniemczura

Let me  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 nests in … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for Little Things

Posted on March 2, 2018 by maryannniemczura

With a joyful heart today, I rejoice in love, family, friends, music and the little things of life which hold great meaning: -family time at the spa in Skaneateles followed by a tasty luncheon -friends both old and new are … Continue reading →

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Family Rituals, Traditions and Education

Posted on December 29, 2017 by maryannniemczura

Nurtured in us at an early age was the love of God, family and the importance of education. We were also gifted piano lessons and practice was a given.  We never questioned any of it but simply did as we … Continue reading →

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Music Colors My Life!

Posted on September 8, 2017 by maryannniemczura

Musical notes, beats, rests, keys, sharps, flats, major, minor, staff, treble clef, bass clef, rhythms, voices, moods, time signatures, adagio, allegro, forte, chant, chamber, carols, classical, dynamics, fermata, leitmotifs, sonata, staff, concerto, tones, voices – all this and more characterize … Continue reading →

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