Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

IBFO Local 3

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s Labor Day, 2015. In a small vintage cake tin, I found this button with the insignia of my father’s former labor union, The International Brotherhood of Fireman and Oilers. This union is no longer a stand-alone entity; it’s been … Continue reading →

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The Watermelon Seed Necklace

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Some mornings, I sit at this little machine and stare at the screen for a long time.  I might go to my guiltiest of internet pleasures, the New York Social Diary.  With a few keystrokes, I can see what life … Continue reading →

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Hit the Road!

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Remember that scene in It’s a Wonderful Life? “Wish I had a million dollars.” Even though the Federal Reserve is printing millions and trillions of dollars, the helicopter never seems to drop any in my yard.  But if I had … Continue reading →

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Back to School Blueberries

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Just for a second, I thought today was September first.  Like a ringing phone pulling you from a deep sleep, it’s a little frightening.  Yikes!  I’ve got to stop scaring myself first thing in the morning.  Tomorrow is that day. … Continue reading →

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Go to Sleep Now…

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Readers will be shocked when I tell them I volunteered to work on the “September Showcase” at the local library.  What is one more thing to do?  I was curious about The Moxie Festival’s history and I enjoy spending time … Continue reading →

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Beauty Unwinding

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Everyone is talking about the end of summer, lamenting its passing. A few beautiful flowers continue to unwind each day. I have no complaints today.

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They Brought the Funk

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This blog’s rhythm has followed a pattern this summer.  Monday posts are generally “travel and tourism” pieces about whatever festival or “Vacationland” venue I visited over the weekend.  Thursdays are “minimalist” posts and this summer, they’ve been mostly flowers from … Continue reading →

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Sitting in Handy’s Chair

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I wrote today’s post last night, sitting on the screen porch.  The day was warm and overcast and an unsettled weather pattern crept into town.  By evening, a cool, damp breeze stirred through the oak trees and I could hear … Continue reading →

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Another Post with Flowers

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When I would see them in other gardens, I thought gladiolus were old-fashioned and somewhat funereal.  On a hesitant whim, I planted some. The duo of hummingbirds who visited last week, enjoying the flower’s nectar, convinced me to plant more … Continue reading →

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Down to Land’s End

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m on deadline this morning, writing an article for the Lewiston Sun Journal.  The piece will run on August 23, I think.  Maybe it runs on August 30.  I had a set Sunday article schedule, but then August had some … Continue reading →

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