MaryAnn McCarra-Fitzpatrick
MaryAnn lives in Mount Vernon, NY. Her work has appeared in The Mount Vernon Independent, The Mount Vernon Inquirer, the Westchester Times Tribune and in the literary journal MoonLit. MaryAnn is also a poetry podcaster (see link).
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Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY. BA English and World Literature 1989Interests
reading and writing poetry, autism research, cookery, rare books, interior design, vintage jewellery, blogging, podcasting, walking.Motto
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How To Bake Brown Soda BreadSome thoughts on bread, in general, and, more specifically, on how to bake perfectly delicious loaves of brown soda bread.
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My Thoughts on Our Fascination with the UndeadSome thoughts on the fascination of popular culture with the undead.
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What I Expect from a ManA short article noting what qualities I expect in a man.
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How to Read (and Understand) PoetryA short discourse on how to read poetry. Anyone, yes, even you, can read and understand poetry. Read this article and strip the mystery away!
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How to Adjust to the Increasingly High Cost of MilkThe price of a gallon of milk in our local grocery has, inevitably, as I knew it would, gone up to $4. Forget vintage wines, costly liqueurs, and the mixed drink of the moment; the new status drink is milk. -
Electrical Frugality: How to Offset Consolidated Edison's Recent Rate IncreasesSome thoughts on how one may offset the new Con Edison increases by increasing their conservation of energy.
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The Political Process as a Reflection of the PeopleIn the past few weeks I have heard the word "change" bandied about with ever-increasing frequency. It seems the solution to all our ills is this much-vaunted "change."
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Town Hall Meeting with Mount Vernon, NY Mayoral Candidate Clinton YoungA brief accounting of the Town Hall meeting which took place recently in the Fleetwood neighborhood of Mount Vernon, NY, featuring one of the candidates in the Mayoral race.
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Rug Doctor: Our Experience with this Carpet Cleaning SystemOur experience renting a carpet cleaner from a local supermarket.
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Central Imaging Associates of Yonkers, New York for Cancer Screening, MammogramsMy recent experience as a patient at Central Imaging Associates in Yonkers, New York.
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Ten Common LiesA detailing and explication of ten common lies.
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Frugality as a Way of LifeThrough careful analysis of ones income and expenditures one can learn how to live frugally and thus improve ones standard of living and future prospects for financial security.
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Autism and Housing DiscriminationThe experience of one family, renters in a co-op building, who were essentially forced out after disclosing that their older son is autistic.
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Nature's Promise Whole Wheat Bread--Product ReviewMy opinion of Stop & Shop's own brand of "natural" bread.
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Visit Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, ConnecticutSherwood Island State Park in Westport, Connecticut has many attractions for families seeking to enjoy a day in the sun.