Monthly Archives: April 2014

It Ain’t Easy Being Faye

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Last summer, I volunteered to maintain the beautiful garden area around our town’s gazebo.  Even though I didn’t know a thing about edging, I did my best and things turned out just fine.  I hung the bunting for Memorial Day, … Continue reading →

Posted in Weather and Seasons | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Inside the Dome

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Long walks seem to be the thing this spring.  Last weekend, I walked three and a half miles for a donut.  This past Saturday, I walked that same approximate distance for a plate of lasagna.  Life in Maine is interesting. … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Writing | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Not Far Away

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I took a long walk with Slipper Sistah on Saturday.  This will be the second weekend in a row that I’m the “Lady Not Alone Foot Traveler.” I’ll tell you about it tomorrow.

Posted in Today We Rest | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Not Far Away

A Million Dollars

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Everyone loves the Frank Capra movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.”  According to Wikipedia, it’s “one of the most loved films in American cinema.”  Generally viewed during the holiday season, I’m a sucker for the movie at any time of year … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

The Blue Chair

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It seemed like a good blog post idea at the time. I lost my “mojo” and now I’m not so excited about it.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I got a letter for Aunt Tomato the other day.  It was one of my “fans” asking me if I had started my tomatoes this year.  Oh, and by the way, why wasn’t I writing much about gardening in general? … Continue reading →

Posted in Dear Aunt Tomato | Tagged | 1 Comment

Uncle Bob on a Surfboard

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Lately, Mondays have been “travel days” here on the blog; I write about the places my “Lady Alone Traveler” journeys take me over the weekend.  Last weekend, I took a road trip with my brother and he wrote about it … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Just Writing | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Peak Crocus

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Here’s a peek at St. Helen’s first crocus. Ah!  Spring!  It’s “peak” crocus.

Posted in Today We Rest | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Peak Crocus

As Luck Would Have It

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I could go on and on about The Bridal Sarcophagus; that’s what I have done for the last ten Fridays here on the blog.  This is week number eleven. Enough. What happened?  I got a nine-to-five job working for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Start Somewhere

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’ve tried to “be positive,” not complaining about what was the longest winter I could remember.  There’s still ice and snow everywhere, including on the garden I share with Uncle Bob and in my “surprise garden” on the corner of … Continue reading →

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged , , | 1 Comment