Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

The Clawfoot Tub

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Did I ever tell you there was an old clawfoot tub behind the barn?  There was.  Handy and I finally moved it this week. Not for plants; I’m thinking “solar tub” or “solar shower.” To be continued…

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A Chunk of the Moon

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Due to Sunday’s rain, the Moxie Car Show was postponed to August 14.  Fortunately, Friday’s fireworks were wonderful; my brother and sister-in-law came over and we watched them right from the backyard of my house.  After the fireworks, we started … Continue reading →

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Rain Dance

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The forecast for the Moxie Festival is mixed.  It might rain.  As the Moxie math goes, heat always trumps rain for the festival, meaning folks will come out in the heat but not so much in the rain.  The good … Continue reading →

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Wow-Wee!

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The Moxie Festival starts tomorrow! It’s a cute truck, but it won’t be in the car show.

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I Was Surprised Too

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Yesterday was a glorious summer day; sunny and comfortably warm with no humidity plus the luxury of a refreshing breeze.  Today is the Fourth of July and I’m hosting my first family barbecue.  Handy thought I needed a gas grill … Continue reading →

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Not Richard Nixon’s Daughter

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

They’re tearing down the last major structure of the old Worumbo Mill.  I knew this day would come and even though I tried to mentally prepare myself, I am experiencing the same sadness I felt when they tore down the … Continue reading →

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Enter the Rose

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Rose Campion, that is. Also known by common names “Dusty Miller” or “Mullein Pink.”  Glorious and everywhere in the gardens this summer, this picture doesn’t do them any justice. Good morning, lovely gardens!

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Kennebec Garden Bliss

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s 5:00 a.m. and I want to be in my garden.  Weed one little overgrown patch, stick in a few marigolds for color while I wait for some blooms, and then water the parched soil.  It’s a blissful way to … Continue reading →

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I Could Write a Book

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Sometimes, it’s hard for me to believe I’ve been writing this blog since 2012.  I’ve written over one thousand (1,000) posts.  It seems like such a lot, although my brother has been at this blogging thing for much longer than … Continue reading →

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The Sundrops

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m not sure why I thought these flowers were “primroses.” They’re “sundrops” and there’s a difference. There’s a difference.

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