Tag Archives: travel

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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On Being Vintage

Posted on January 3, 2020 by maryannniemczura

The year has changed to 2020. Where does time fly? I blinked and our little children are now young adults living elsewhere. In the aging process, I note that the frequency of doctor appointments increases. I am handed printouts or … Continue reading →

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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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11 Things To Achieve Greatness

Posted on August 18, 2017 by maryannniemczura

Learn a foreign language early in life Live abroad (we chose Germany) or travel often Attend schools abroad (we chose Germany) Start music lessons as children Be a role model as a parent Learn compassion, understanding, respect Get a good … Continue reading →

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5 Things To Do This Summer

Posted on July 28, 2017 by maryannniemczura

      Pack sandals, shorts, sunglasses, sunscreen and sun hat. Bring camera, iPhone or iPad and a good book or two. Travel to those longed-for destinations. Book that flight and plan the activities. Celebrate a birthday and celebrate life … Continue reading →

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School’s Out! Wanderlust?

Posted on June 16, 2017 by maryannniemczura

Time for wanderlust, hobbies and play. Time to sleep in. Time to turn off all devices. Play with friends and use imaginations. Life is good. Grab that book! Share quality family time. Take that trip on your bucket list. Read, … Continue reading →

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Many Moons

Posted on June 9, 2017 by maryannniemczura

Many moons on this earth. Many moons of teaching. Many moons of hard work. Many moons of leisure. Many moons of travel. Many moons of smiles. I thirst for original, firsthand accounts which I can see with my own eyes … Continue reading →

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How Family Encompasses All Humanity

Posted on July 11, 2015 by maryannniemczura

Timeless family stories are documented everywhere. Our humanity unites us, and we are all more alike than we are different. Every time I travel to other countries, I am reminded of how family love unites and strengthens us. We all … 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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