Monthly Archives: May 2013

New Words for Happiness

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

In the month of May, new and sometimes fragrant words for happiness bloom everywhere.  Tulips, forsythia, lilacs, apple blossoms, and bleeding hearts are just a few. Find new words for happiness today.

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Fire in the Vinca Vines

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Wikipedia, the internet oracle of knowledge, is confused by the term “Corporate America” and provides a disambiguation page.  Working inside of a corporation involves disambiguation, too.  I should know; I’ve worked at four “Big Corporations” in my life, two of … Continue reading →

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Apple Blossom Time

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

One day in May… …in my vintage avocado green bathroom. Bei Mir Bist Du Schön.

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Call Aunt Toe-May-Toe

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

My brother’s got a new phone with a hands-free device for his car.  He’s got different phone numbers set up to dial according to his voice commands, like “call Miss Mary” or “call the Dairy Maid.”  According to my brother, … Continue reading →

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Kings and Princes

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

One of my church friends once gave me something she printed out for her family called “The 21 Rules of This House.” She had six children she was homeschooling. I like the rules and they hang near my kitchen sink … Continue reading →

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Chop Wood, Carry Cars

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When the RSVP list for my father’s surprise 80th birthday party started shaping up and it looked like we would have just shy of 100 guests, a few people asked me “Do you think your father will be able to … Continue reading →

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A Rainy Interlude

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Rainy nights are good nights to walk and cry.  The rain comes down along with the tears and there’s a solemn satisfaction in knowing emotions have trickled out.  No one gets hurt; no one even has to know.  The people … Continue reading →

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The Technicolor Mining Disaster on Steroids

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

One of my close friends is a regular reader of this blog. She rarely comments publicly although she often sends me private notes, explaining her thoughts. I appreciate her sidebar comments; feedback is helpful. This week, however, I’ve heard nothing … Continue reading →

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Freak Flags Flying

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I drive down the idyllic Sea Road in Rye Beach almost every day.  Yesterday I noticed this adornment on one of the houses. Here’s my caption for the picture: “I went to a charity event and as the high bidder … Continue reading →

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Memory Motif

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I had an extended weekend at home, working on the celebration my brother has dubbed “Hermfest 2013.”  My nephew, Mark, was the party photographer and he took over 500 pictures of the event.  Reviewing that many photos of 100 people … Continue reading →

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