Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

Cake for the Battle

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Life is tough.  Whether you’re Charlie Baker, marshaling the full force of the United States government to dig out fire hydrants, or someone’s Uncle Timothy, there is always a battle.  The battle of life, ego, love.  You get the idea. … Continue reading →

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Go, Johnny, Go!

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When I moved home to Maine, I knew things were going to be different.  It was three hours to Boston instead of one.  Sure, there was Portland! Portland! Portland!  But life north of Maine’s premier city is simpler and I … Continue reading →

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Oh My Papa!

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Back in the days when I lived in my chicken coop-sized condominium, I spent a lot of weekends at the Motel Four.  That’s what I affectionately called the little house I grew up in.  Spring and summer Saturdays were for … Continue reading →

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Frosted Brownies…Why Not?

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I overcooked them.  Then I put a little Moxie simple syrup in the frosting.  Tomorrow, I’ll tell you about a new idea that’s drifting around in the mental membranes, related to brownies and frosting. And yes…it’s snowing again today. J’aime … Continue reading →

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Snow Forts and Grey Gardens

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I started today’s post during the Super Bowl commercials, watching them at my parents’ house.  We’d just had our annual Super Bowl pizza, half pepperoni and half ham.  When you’ve lived as long as I have without a Tee Vee, … Continue reading →

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Still Stricken

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Let’s meet here again after the Super Bowl.  I’m still sick and I’ve got nothing to add to the internet right now. Thanks for your warm wishes!

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Take Mom’s Advice

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m still sick.  I drafted a blog post last night while I was waiting for my cold medicine to kick in, but it was ugly and snarky.  It was all about…Ballghazi. I tucked myself in next to the vaporizer and … Continue reading →

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I am Stricken!

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Dr. Helen is on the case.

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The Drapery Date

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This morning’s post will be jotted quickly.  There’s a lot going on here at the house.  Yep, I’m digging around, looking for my Patriot’s pink hat, getting ready to jump on this year’s Super Bowl bandwagon.  My radio blares those … Continue reading →

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Julie & Julia & Julie-Ann

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m glad I took today off from work.  As I try to put together the pieces for today’s blog, it seems like my whole life has been one long string of out of touch moments.  Trying to put it all … Continue reading →

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