Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer
Heart Wide Open
The last day of June came rumbling through the epicenter of the Moxie Universe like a runaway locomotive. The thunderstorms and lightning began before midnight and continued with stunning illumination and intensity until dawn, or so it seemed. I was … Continue reading
Posted in You've Got Moxie!
Tagged Gina Mason, grateful, heart wide open, Jim Baumer, Mark Baumer, soldier on
Symbolic Gestures
On Saturday, I had the honor of judging the “Miss Moxie Pageant” held at Lisbon Falls Baptist Church’s gymnasium. I had never judged a beauty pageant before. I wore a favorite Lily Pulitzer skirt, some Jack Rogers sandals, and carried … Continue reading
Posted in You've Got Moxie!
Battles in the Wilderness
On Friday, I drove up to the Citizen’s Gazebo on Route 196 in Lisbon Falls. I still put the buntings on, even though the town now maintains the majority of the town’s showcase gardens. According to the instructions on the … Continue reading
Posted in Garden Chic, Home
Tagged #lifestyle blogger, Lisbon, Lisbon Parks & Recreation Department, The Green Thumb Gang
The Existential Light
It’s been two weeks since I last blogged. I want my faithful blog readers to know that although I’m not posting regularly, I am always writing stories in my head. For instance, I’ve considered a piece called “My Father’s Axe.” … Continue reading
Posted in You've Got Moxie!
Tagged Deuteronomy 31:6
I Have Considered That
The other day, I found a beautiful decorative “tablet” someone had given me many years ago. What is a beautiful decorative tablet? I don’t know. I couldn’t think of any other way to describe it. It’s approximately 7 by 10 … Continue reading
Posted in Today We Rest
Tagged #lifestyle blogger, Easter 2019, J.R. Maxwell
A Palm Sunday Rumination
I first thought of calling today’s post “Symbols of Strength” because I’ve been reading about the D-Day Invasion, or Operation Overlord. I would like to better understand the logistical details of this giant military operation. How did it go from … Continue reading
Posted in Weather and Seasons
Tagged #duchessofmoxie, #lifestyle blogger, The Green Thumb Gang, The Moxie Festival
The Rusty Lantern
I have a few regular blog readers. Some are old and true friends from before the internet. Some are good friends accumulated over time and living. Some I’ve never met in the material world. I don’t know how this latter … Continue reading
Posted in Home, Just Writing, You've Got Moxie!
Tagged #lifestyle blogger, #moxiegoesartsy, Rusty Lantern
