Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

Screaming Around the Corner

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I was behind an antique car the other day, tailing it closely.  Flashback. That Chevette could still scream around corners.

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Don’t Tell Helen

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I half-heartedly planned a jaunt to Boston on Saturday, to a boutique shopping event.  I made my reservation, paid the entrance fee, and starting working through the logistics in my head.  A shopping trip to “the big city” was just … Continue reading →

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Tamp it Down

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s hard to believe just last week hot air was blasting out of my heating vents and I was wrapped up in a turtleneck, a big sweater, and fleece vest.  Then, over the weekend, the “warmer season” arrived here in … Continue reading →

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Gone Before You Know It

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Ah, tulips… Must plant more next year…

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A Spartan Existence

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Is there any topic not covered by Wikipedia?  Even a “Sunday Drive” is defined; according to this source, I now know Henry Ford was an early advocate of leisurely motoring because it led to the sale of automobiles. After a … Continue reading →

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On Fire

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I don’t know what’s gotten into Handy, but he’s been on fire lately.  He finished a large renovation he was doing for another client and started working on my never-ending list of home projects.  So far this week, he’s found … Continue reading →

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Shop and Drop

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The local “shop ’til you drop” is different in my corner of Maine. I shopped, the seller dropped…the compost bin at my house, that is.

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When the Big Puppet Head Shows Up

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I think I’ll change my “Lady Alone Traveler” posts to “Driving Lady Alone Traveler” because Handy kindly chauffeured me around all weekend.  It started on Friday with a trip to an art walk a few miles south of here.  We … Continue reading →

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Step into My Office

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I got a text from my friend Andrea last Saturday: “Good morning, I’m in my office this morning, putting the postcards together.  If you would like to help, I’ll be here.” Andrea and I have known each other since 6th … Continue reading →

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Staring at the Ceiling

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I was in a meeting the other day, staring at the ceiling. Ain’t plastic great?

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