Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

Uncle Bob Was Right

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Things in the garden ARE growing a foot a day. Nice!

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged gardens getting ready to give up the ghost, morning glories, summer garden growth spurt, surreal quality to that blue flower | 4 Comments

A Lovely Summer Shower

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I think I’ll write another blog post about “life getting back to normal after The Moxie Festival.” Why not? If you read last Thursday’s post, you probably thought things were all “spic and span” here in Moxie Town and it … Continue reading →

Posted in You've Got Moxie! | Tagged Erving Bickford, good times, Whiskey Militia, Yarmouth Clam Festival | Comments Off

They Showed Up

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

About a month or so before Moxie, I took a walk up the big Maple Street hill and down to my Surprise Garden. I usually plant annuals in the spring tulip portion of the garden. But this year was different … Continue reading →

Posted in You've Got Moxie! | Tagged Gina Mason, Mark Stevens, Moxie Festival Committee, Moxie Festival Sponsors, Moxie Festival volunteers, volunteering is a beautiful thing, Yarmouth Clam Festival | 8 Comments

Back to the Usual Routines

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Handy stopped by for “Happy Hour” yesterday. Or should I call it “Handy Hour?” Only the best for my guests.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged Pabst Blue Ribbon beer | 2 Comments

Unpacking the Moxie Pocketbook

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

On Sunday afternoon, after The Moxie Car Show, I went to a party. In our little town, class and family reunions often take place during The Moxie Festival. It’s a good weekend for a homecoming, a pig roast, or even … Continue reading →

Posted in You've Got Moxie! | Tagged #drinkmoxie, Charlie Smith, friends help friends, summer festivals, WQRY-106 | Comments Off

The Moxie All Nighter

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s been a busy, busy week here in the epicenter of the Moxie universe. Duh. Yesterday afternoon, I went to pick up some things at a party shop in South Portland. OK, that’s not exactly what happened. Sure, I “went” … Continue reading →

Posted in You've Got Moxie! | Tagged Be The Moxie, voluntary action, Volunteer, volunteer work | 3 Comments

The Clarion Call

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Before there was a hotel chain called “Clarion,” there was a medieval trumpet of the same name. A shrill and clear tone it had, so they say, but we don’t know for sure because there was no internet to confirm … Continue reading →

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged Be The Moxie, Casavant organ opus 1587 | Comments Off

Deer Candy

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

On Saturday, my friend Julie (Slipper Sistah) came over and helped me wash windows. As you may recall, I had originally started washing windows back in May and proposed to finish the job using the “one window at a time” … Continue reading →

Posted in Critters | Tagged Get out of my garden! | 1 Comment

The Garden Trellis

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s Friday and for many, it’s the beginning of a long holiday weekend. I was awake for quite some time last night; maybe it was the late afternoon coffee. My hands were folded on my chest as I said The … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged but most of all because they offended Thee, with the help of Thy grace | 2 Comments

You Had to Be There

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I can’t explain why the pea trellis at Uncle Bob’s took my breath away the other evening. I guess you had to be there. No app for that yet.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged quality seed from Allen Sterling & Lothrop, sugar snap peas | Comments Off