Monthly Archives: August 2014

The Perron House

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

A few years ago, at the Moxie Festival parade, I stood on the sidewalk by Holy Family church with one of my high school classmates. We were recalling places from the past, maybe talking about the old dump at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged Blethen Street, I love Lisbon Falls, study history and learn, the past and the future | 4 Comments

Still Aunt Tomato

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Busy summer, but… I’m still Aunt Tomato.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged end of summer, growing a little bit of food, tomatoes | 2 Comments

In the Palm of My Hand

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Early the other morning, I took a walk. It was dark. I rounded the corner at the bottom of my hill and as I passed Green Street on my left, I saw a young woman perched on a rock at … Continue reading →

Posted in Experiments and Challenges | Tagged a more peaceful life, Bud Samson, In the palm of His hand, reimagining, reinvention | 2 Comments

The Great Coffee Challenge

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

In the last two or three months, I’ve noticed a rash of “challenges” on Facebook. “I challenge you to dump a bucket of water over your head and if you don’t, give $100 to a non-profit.” “I challenge you to … Continue reading →

Posted in Experiments and Challenges | Tagged ice bucket challenge, life is good but does everyone need to know?, life is not easy for an INFJ, no pictures today, the world is too much with us | 1 Comment

Maine Style

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I was almost late for my hair appointment on Wednesday. My salon is just around the corner these days, about five minutes on foot or two minutes by car, so depending on the calibration of one’s watch, it’s easy to … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged garden invasion, It's not a glossy magazine life, The Godfather | 4 Comments

Summer Silence

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

What can I say? Soli Deo Gloria.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged beautiful late summer things, better than woodchucks, sunflowers | Comments Off

A Crescent Beach Kind of Day

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Tuesday was a “call in sick” kind of day, if one was a “call in sick” kind of person. It was “absolutely August.” Any more “quote mark” expressions? I didn’t call in sick, but I took an afternoon break at … Continue reading →

Posted in Weather and Seasons | Tagged Bowery Beach, Cape Elizabeth, Crescent Beach, Oh August! | Comments Off

Good News Here and There

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It seems like forever ago that I was planning my 30th high school reunion. It was a special time, “YAY” this and “YAY” that and “let’s all meet at the homecoming field hockey game” and “I’m so excited I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Experiments and Challenges | Tagged it's hard to say good-bye | Comments Off

We Saw the Harbor Lights

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’ve written extensively about decorator show houses on this blog and I’ve even bragged that one day I will write the ultimate tome on the topic. Who loves decorator show houses more than me? I’m sorry to say there is … Continue reading →

Posted in Talk of The Toile | Tagged Decorator Show House, flufferizing, Junior League of Boston, Museums of Old York, was this my last show house? | Comments Off

The Sun Will Come Out

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Today…because it’s Faye Brown’s birthday. Another happy day!

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged Faye Brown, Notable August Birthdays | 2 Comments