Monthly Archives: August 2013

The Long Distance Spectacle

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

As some blog readers might recall from yesterday’s post, SK and I went to Gillette Stadium last night to watch the New England Patriots defeat the New York Giants, 28 – 20.  The stadium is equidistant from Boston and Providence, … Continue reading →

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Trying to Get the Football Feeling

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

My friend Slim’s family has Patriots’ season tickets.  She must know I’ve been in a sports funk lately because she offered me the tickets for tonight’s pre-season game. I’m going with Gwynsmum. This might be just what I need to … Continue reading →

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Back to School Again

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Public schools in New Hampshire began this week.  From what I can observe, it’s not a full week of classes.  But the traffic patterns have changed and school buses are in the mix now. Getting the children to school is … Continue reading →

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The Portrait of Aunt Hermione

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’ve been sorting through my “stuff.”  It’s time-consuming and emotional.  I pick something up, look at it, and drift off into a reverie.  Twenty minutes pass and I still can’t remember why I was saving the puka bead shell necklace. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning Glory Distraction

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I think about the future.  Without my own children, I don’t have a biological connection to the future, but I do have a nephew and my love for him reminds me that I have some responsibilities. When I’m at home … Continue reading →

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Dumplings for Larry

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The Route 1 corridor, stretching from the Bowl-O-Rama Family Fun Center in Portsmouth to the Route 101 cross in Hampton Beach is a ten-mile stretch of road littered with restaurants, markets, and take-out joints.  There are two Burger Kings and … Continue reading →

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This is Not a Flower

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This is a digital image of a flower. The real Calendula flower, which can’t be touched or smelled through a screen or Tic Tac phone, is beautiful and fragrant. It’s easy to save its seeds. Try to remember that nothing … Continue reading →

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World Renowned

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The Town of Lisbon is holding a public hearing this evening regarding the fate of the remaining Worumbo mill structure.  I can’t think about it right now, because that old building has been a sentry over my little town all … Continue reading →

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Aunt Tomato’s Stinkin’ Thinkin’

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I haven’t talked about moving lately. Some of my seasoned readers know I’ve wanted to move home for a while and I’ve taken tiny steps towards that end.  I rented a storage space, sifted through some of my belongings, and … Continue reading →

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Baseball and Sunflowers America

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Uncle Bob and I had a garden chat yesterday afternoon.  He seemed a little down; he predicted an end to the garden. “It’s over for this year.” Uncle Bob keeps garden records on his kitchen calendar and saves his calendars … Continue reading →

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