Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

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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I Was a Whiny Baby!

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Last Friday, I celebrated a birthday.  It was a gorgeous day; the weather was beautiful and I received many, many wishes and greetings by every invented method of communication.  Alan, Gina, Handy, and my brother Jim even stopped by with … Continue reading →

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A Cow Called Moxie

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

At the Topsham Fair last week… As it should be.

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The Demolition Derby

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It was another “fill it to the brim” weekend in Maine.  For me, the 48 hours (more or less) begins on Friday at around 4:00 p.m. when I go to my farm share.  It’s a peaceful way to begin the … Continue reading →

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Another Blog Post about Flowers, Shooting Stars, and Things that Screech in the Night

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I was scrolling through the old Facebook feed the other day and learned about an acquaintance recently recognized for trailblazing accomplishment with a prestigious award.  That’s how it sounded from the article and my editor from the Sun Journal would … Continue reading →

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A Very “Glad” Morning

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’ve never planted gladiolus before.  I’ve been watching them all summer, intrigued by their slow and deliberate progress. They’re like flowers on flowers.  I’m “glad” I planted them.

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Vacationland Hangover

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Why don’t I have a category of blog posts called “Living in Maine?”  I should, shouldn’t I? I woke up this morning to the most glorious summer day ever, an archetypal August day which fulfills all expectations for loveliness.  Zero … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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…

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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 →

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