Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

Myths About Goats

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

On one of my Lady Alone Traveler trips, I went to Head Tide to see the birth place of Edwin Arlington Robinson.  It was a trip along roads less traveled and it only seemed like I couldn’t get there from … Continue reading →

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Not in Our Lifetimes

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’ve been studying the movement of the sun shadows here at the house, making notes as the season changes.  The afternoon sun hits my bed pillow at approximately six these days; on Sunday afternoon, I retreated to this spot with … Continue reading →

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A Change in the Landscape

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I think the last frozen flake of snow is gone. Finally.

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Now There’s a Story

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Whoosh…and the weekend is gone.  A bunch of stories accumulated over the last 48 hours but I’m running late this morning. Please accept my apologies.  I’ll post the story of the stories later today or tomorrow or Friday.

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Cake Break

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

We’ve had fun making cakes here on the blog these last few months.  There was a maple cake, a lemon cake, a banana cake, and a spice cake.  Last week’s cake was a tribute to new blogger and twitterati, Benjamin … Continue reading →

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The Ice is Out

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Ice floes on the Androscoggin River, Easter Sunday 2015. Spring’s slow arrival.

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The Riverboat Gamblers

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Today is a big day.  It’s the day I get my third roofing quote here at the house. Last week, Handy and I met with roofing contractors.  It’s a small job.  I want to install a standing seam metal roof … Continue reading →

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The Economy Cake

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I have “economist envy.” What do I mean by that?  I think economics is fascinating and yet, I have never had the time or the discipline to develop a deep and intimate understanding of the “dismal science.”  I have learned … Continue reading →

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Martha Fools

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Yesterday was April Fools’ Day–not a big holiday here.  It was one of those days of world-weariness that required beauty, though, and I figured Martha Stewart might have some elaborately upholstered side chairs or forced forsythia under glass to gaze … Continue reading →

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Making it Right

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’d like to say it was a perfect weekend but the pleasant brightness was momentarily blighted when I bought a double shot of espresso at one of the world’s largest coffee houses.  It was a mistake, pure and simple.  How … Continue reading →

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