Monthly Archives: July 2015

Friday Flip Flop

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m on the hunt for a story; a food story, not a foot story. Yet it did seem important to have the correct footwear before striking out on the hunt. I haven’t painted my toenails yet and that’s why it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged Rockland Lobster Festival | 3 Comments

The Iron Ghosts of Detroit

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Life is interesting on the street level. Especially when I don’t have my transponder, er, smart phone attached to my eyeball. Swing low, sweet chariot…

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged defunct auto makers, Kaiser Manhattan, Not your fifth grader's Prius, open your eyes | Comments Off

Shout Till The Rafters Ring

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m no meteorologist, but it seems like we are in some strange and unsettled weather pattern here in Maine. One day will be fair and hot; the next day is cloudy and cool. Then the humidity rolls in until a … Continue reading →

Posted in Weather and Seasons | Tagged Fort Williams Park, Maine Stein Song, Portland Symphony Orchestra | Comments Off

Friday “P” Talk

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

My brother thinks he’s written more about Moxie than any Mainer. He’s probably right; after all, he wrote two books on the subject plus countless newspaper articles and blog posts. And he’s been blogging since the writing medium was invented, … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged flashback posts, google Saylors and The Big Texan yourself, Gregor Mendel, I know most people don't clink on links but whatEVER!, Jim Baumer, peas | Comments Off

Uncle Bob Was Right

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Things in the garden ARE growing a foot a day. Nice!

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged gardens getting ready to give up the ghost, morning glories, summer garden growth spurt, surreal quality to that blue flower | 4 Comments

A Lovely Summer Shower

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I think I’ll write another blog post about “life getting back to normal after The Moxie Festival.” Why not? If you read last Thursday’s post, you probably thought things were all “spic and span” here in Moxie Town and it … Continue reading →

Posted in You've Got Moxie! | Tagged Erving Bickford, good times, Whiskey Militia, Yarmouth Clam Festival | Comments Off

They Showed Up

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

About a month or so before Moxie, I took a walk up the big Maple Street hill and down to my Surprise Garden. I usually plant annuals in the spring tulip portion of the garden. But this year was different … Continue reading →

Posted in You've Got Moxie! | Tagged Gina Mason, Mark Stevens, Moxie Festival Committee, Moxie Festival Sponsors, Moxie Festival volunteers, volunteering is a beautiful thing, Yarmouth Clam Festival | 8 Comments

Back to the Usual Routines

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Handy stopped by for “Happy Hour” yesterday. Or should I call it “Handy Hour?” Only the best for my guests.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged Pabst Blue Ribbon beer | 2 Comments

Unpacking the Moxie Pocketbook

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

On Sunday afternoon, after The Moxie Car Show, I went to a party. In our little town, class and family reunions often take place during The Moxie Festival. It’s a good weekend for a homecoming, a pig roast, or even … Continue reading →

Posted in You've Got Moxie! | Tagged #drinkmoxie, Charlie Smith, friends help friends, summer festivals, WQRY-106 | Comments Off

The Moxie All Nighter

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s been a busy, busy week here in the epicenter of the Moxie universe. Duh. Yesterday afternoon, I went to pick up some things at a party shop in South Portland. OK, that’s not exactly what happened. Sure, I “went” … Continue reading →

Posted in You've Got Moxie! | Tagged Be The Moxie, voluntary action, Volunteer, volunteer work | 3 Comments