Monthly Archives: March 2012

Impatience

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Sunday was not a day of rest for anyone, as far as I could tell. Here on the New Hampshire Seacoast, we experienced some record high temperatures accompanied by bright sunshine. Convertibles, surfboards, flip-flops, and tube tops were everywhere. Fourth … Continue reading →

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I Meet A Farm Chick!

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Today is a special day. First, because it’s Sunday and also because today is the day I’m posting my interview with Serena Thompson, “The Farm Chick.” If you’ve never heard of “The Farm Chicks” you can read about them here. … Continue reading →

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Some Things Are Not For Sale

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I got a “Happy St. Patrick’s Day” e-mail from one of my vendors the other day. Part of the note follows verbatim; with some words and phrases modified to protect the vendor (can you find the typo?): “I just wanted … Continue reading →

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Friday Pillow Talk – Shreds

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Thursdays are strange days at the office. There is a certain stressful energy that builds up during the week and by Thursday, everyone is running pretty fast, throwing a lot of plates in the air and trying to keep them … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged dreams, home, King of Winter Carnival '51, turkeys, Vitamin D | 3 Comments

Beware The Chives Of March

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

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Now The Troubles Begin – For The Love Of Lago’s

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I could tell you a long story today, but I’m just not sure you want to hear it. Maybe someday. Essentially, it’s a story about working RHEE-LEE hard at something, to the point of exhaustion. And this went on for … Continue reading →

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Red (turtle) Neck

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

For the past two weeks, I’ve noticed three deer grazing on the lawn outside my office after dark. It looks like a doe and two calves, one calf smaller than the other but neither having those white Bambi spots. None … Continue reading →

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Six Degrees Of AYUH

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

A friend from home and I went to the Portland Flower Show in Portland, Maine yesterday. (Thanks, friend!) Even though it was the first day of Sommerzeit, it was the last day of the show, so I managed to arrive … Continue reading →

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Dear Father Time

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I talked to Ike and Mamie. We’re going to loan you an hour of time. But we want it back. Did you make your loan to the time bank today?

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Friday Pillow Talk – King Corn Candy Land

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Fortunately, I’m a pretty healthy person, so I didn’t understand why I was having a headache behind my “T-Zone” and just a little bit of positional vertigo. Through the magic of the internet, I self-diagnosed myself with a “sinus issue” … Continue reading →

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