Monthly Archives: August 2012

I’m Old-Fashioned

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s “Birthday Week” here at the Coop and at home; that implies not only well-wishes for long life and vitality, cards, cakes, and presents, but a few old-fashioned things too.  One of those old-fashioned things I like is the “thank … Continue reading →

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Tante Anna’s Birthday

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Although I have reconciled myself to the fact that I may never have the life I dreamed about when I was very young, I am still trying to find a reasonable substitute for that spectral location.  I can see snatches … Continue reading →

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Birthday Cakes

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Birthday parties and celebrations can be elaborate affairs.  When my brother turned a certain age, his wife surprised him with a trip to New York City.  One day, I called a friend and she told me she couldn’t chat because … Continue reading →

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Birthday Week

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I stocked up on birthday cards yesterday. Coming up:  one week of birthday cards, birthday cakes, birthday stories, birthday people and maybe even a birthday show house.  I’m tired just thinking about it.  I am reminded that today is Wendell … Continue reading →

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Talk of the Toile – Sort Of

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’ve wanted to be a writer for a long time, maybe since I started journal writing in 1974.  I have style guides and writing books; I have friends and family who encourage me.  These friends and family have also given … Continue reading →

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The IGA

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

We have lots of grocery stores here on the NH Seacoast; I won’t name them. I still miss The IGA. There’s still an IGA in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Rock steady, IGA.

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Pests in the Garden

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Stopping by the Hampton Victory Garden at dusk last night, I ran into Jack.  He was upset and told me there was an outbreak of a fungal disease on his squash plants.  I walked around the garden and noted that … Continue reading →

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