Monthly Archives: July 2013

The All-Drama Network

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

There is a flowering plant called the Smoke Bush; according to one garden writer it flourishes in June and July.  My personal observation of the Smoke Bush is that it peaks for no more than a day and then it’s … Continue reading →

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Redeem the Time

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

A punishing stretch of heat and humidity has hit New England; it’s perfectly Floridian.  Here at The Coop, so close to the Atlantic Ocean, everything is stinky and sticky.  The sea provides a bit of cool air, but a fan … Continue reading →

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An Itty Bitty of Moxie

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

For almost everyone back home, the Moxie Festival is over.  Uncle Bob uses the festival as a marker; he says Moxie marks the turning point of summer.  The days are getting an itty bit shorter and maybe Uncle Bob has … Continue reading →

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It Takes a Tractor

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Since February, 2011, my brother and I have been having a dialogue about what a resilient community might look like.  It all started when my brother asked me “Have you ever read The Town That Food Saved?”  My brother, a … Continue reading →

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If We’re Not Friends

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Not all my blog readers are my friends on Facebook and that’s a shame. Not everyone knows how happy and content I am today. My heart is really full right now. I love you, hometown.

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I’m so Excited

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I have a cheerleader friend from high school. She is still full of pep, energy, and encouragement. She has a trademark expression: “I’m so excited I cannot stand myself!” It works for me today. Good luck to all the Moxie … Continue reading →

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Take a Breath

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Uncle Bob’s string beans look good, don’t they? When I ask him what he thinks about the Japanese beetles that will soon be turning his healthy green leaves into Chantilly lace, he says “everyone has to eat.” He says that … Continue reading →

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A Mighty Long List

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The regular readers of this blog know that I’m old-fashioned.  I still use stamps to send birthday cards, hand-written letters, and thank you notes.  I’ve written a few blog posts about the dying art.  When I took a trip to … Continue reading →

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The Moxie Meltdown

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It might have been because I’d been working in the hot garden all morning.  Maybe it was because I’d been looking at old family pictures with my cousins and remembering people and places that didn’t exist anymore.  It could have … Continue reading →

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The Empty Barn

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Uncle Bob finally took his tractor to its summer location. The rain stopped and the heat arrived. This means Uncle Bob is mowing and it’s Moxie season. No rest for Baumers!

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