Monthly Archives: June 2015

Soaring Summer Music

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Summer in Maine is many things. Tourists, lobster rolls, and trips to the ocean or lake are just a few of the activities attracting travelers to this place which is home to approximately 1 million. Of course, there are summer … Continue reading →

Posted in Weather and Seasons | Tagged Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, Casavant Frères, Casavant organ opus 1587, Casavant organ opus 1588, Maine's beautiful summer music | Comments Off

Owl Day

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

We had some torrential rain Monday night and then into Tuesday. Ugly summer weather events were predicted—thunder, hail, and the inevitable shower of cats and dogs. It dislodged a digit somewhere in my internet service provider’s chain of command and … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged E.B. White, Lisbon Falls Community Library, Mary C. Jane, Summer reading | 1 Comment

The Primrose Pause

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Why are my blog stats booming? I’m sure it’s just spam.

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Act Your Age

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I found this funny old advertisement in the August, 1941 Good Housekeeping magazine. If I could find a smart outfit like hers, sensible leather shoes included, I’d act my age too.

Posted in Experiments and Challenges | Tagged flip flops aren't really sensible, it was another time, old magazines | Comments Off

Immer Besser

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The year 1899 was an interesting one in the history books. Gold was reportedly discovered in Nome, Alaska, Scott Joplin registered his Maple Leaf Rag for copyright, and the first woman was electrocuted in the electric chair at Sing Sing … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged Miele vacuums, Vak Shak | 1 Comment

Not a Minute Before

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

In spite of all I’ve said and done to live a slower, more peaceful life, I still find myself on the road more than I’d like to be. Rushing to and fro, eating a snack behind the wheel. What is … Continue reading →

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged not at peace in the modern world, voyons! | 1 Comment

Next to Godliness

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

There is an old adage that says “cleanliness is next to Godliness.” The origins of this statement are unclear; if you think about it, it’s a binary construct. If cleanliness is next to Godliness, then is dirt of the Devil? … Continue reading →

Posted in Experiments and Challenges | Tagged cleaning, cleanliness, never enough time to clean | Comments Off

Rent Free!

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Some of you read my blog religiously and you know that I have been “troubled” by wildlife in my suburban environment. If you’re new, you can read about it here. Now that I’ve lived here for a year, I’ve been … Continue reading →

Posted in Critters | Tagged Green Acres, WBLM, Woodchucks | 2 Comments

Throw Back Thursday

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I found a place for my old garden gloves. In the mudroom, naturally.

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Granny’s Bonnet

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I admire people who spring to life on Monday morning with at least a thousand words flowing from their nimble typing fingers. That would not be me today. I’ve got nothing to say. The flowers must do the talking. Granny’s … Continue reading →

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