Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

Funny Business

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The movie “All About Eve” has become many things since it first premiered on October 13, 1950.  You can read all about it in Wikipedia’s “thematic content” of the movie here. I first watched this award-winning film in the late … Continue reading →

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Finding Wild Miller Farm

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s another beautiful morning here in Camden, Maine.  I spent a chunk of time on Saturday doing research at the Maine State Library in Augusta.  My reward to myself for six hours at a microfilm reader in Augusta was another … Continue reading →

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#feelingbadinmaine

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

A heavy early morning breeze rustles through the thick row of maple trees at the edge of the inn’s back lawn.  Dense and stifling heat and humidity are predicted for today.  It’s pleasant here on the balcony outside the Kensington … Continue reading →

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Heart Wide Open

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

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 →

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Symbolic Gestures

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

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 →

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Battles in the Wilderness

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

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 →

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The Existential Light

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

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 →

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I Have Considered That

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

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 →

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A Palm Sunday Rumination

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

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 →

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The Rusty Lantern

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

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 →

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