Category Archives: Florida

If I Had My Druthers

Posted on January 24, 2025 by maryannniemczura

We made it through ten days without heat. Indoor camping as we called it.  Little did we realize that our son in Florida and our daughter on Eastern Long Island would also have snow covering the ground.   As we compared … Continue reading →

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A Huff and a Puff!

Posted on September 27, 2024 by maryannniemczura

Mother Nature has been busy with winds and waves this week.  A Category 4 hurricane huffed and puffed and blew everything about. Bracing for the worst in Tallahassee,  the hurricane, by some miracle, landed east of the city.  We hope … Continue reading →

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Limes, Palm Trees and Family

Posted on March 22, 2024 by maryannniemczura

Clear the calendar for the week and travel. Around the bend ahead on Canopy Road lay wonders galore.  The road was winding and curvy.  Outside the city, in the country with surrounding woods.  Hanging moss everywhere. Mini-sized goats munched the … Continue reading →

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Fine Arts, Family, Flowers and Music

Posted on April 19, 2019 by maryannniemczura

Traveled South to Florida to see buds, blossoms, palm trees, lizards, birds and more. Even heard a young alligator. The reason for the trip? HUGS. Lots of them for my son and his wife. He is a couple flights away … Continue reading →

Posted in Dr. Andre Thomas, fine arts, Florida, Florida State University, Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Tallahassee Community Chorus, Tribute Concert | Tagged , , , , | 18 Comments