Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

Ahead of Schedule

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

My moving odyssey began in February, 2013.  That’s when I decided to rent a storage space in my hometown of Lisbon Falls. My moving odyssey ended yesterday, when I moved the last sticks of furniture out of my apartment on … Continue reading →

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Talk of the Tuckered

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s the day after my “milestone” birthday…it must have been all the pie and cake I ate because I woke up from one of those “trying to scream” nightmares, all tuckered out.  If only I had stuck to the saltine … Continue reading →

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Maybe it was the Pie

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

On a typical Wednesday in Lisbon Falls, if there were still party lines, you might overhear this conversation: “Hi, Mom, what are you doing?” “I’m making your birthday cake.” “Oh, good!” There’s an awkward pause and then I say, “Do … Continue reading →

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The Frog in the Garden

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Yesterday, one of my friends shared my Market Basket post with her friends and said “I loved reading your blog.”  I was flattered she considered my words worthy of sharing.  For a blogger and aspiring writer, that’s a wonderful compliment. … Continue reading →

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My Worumbo Cousins

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Oh boy…6:42 a.m. and I have soundly overslept. Today’s blog post is a crazy-quilt of words lodged in my brain behind half a cup of coffee. It’s Monday in Vacationland. Tired rusticators are either grudgingly home or racing madly south … Continue reading →

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A Moth in a Market Basket Mitten

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m a busy person; certain seasons are busier than others and let’s just say I’m in the middle of the busiest season ever.  Moving, Moxie, mittens, Moxie, moving, moths, house guests, Moxie, moving, party, moving.  Author John Gould once wrote … Continue reading →

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The Late Blooming Lupine

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I always thought of myself as a sunflower, but maybe I’m a late-blooming lupine. Life is full of surprises!

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More Moving People

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When I tell people in town where I live, I generally get one response in a variety of combinations.  Something like: “YOU LIVE NEAR THE WALKING PATH!” Yes, it’s true.  I do live near the walking path.  And as daylight … Continue reading →

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Where Credit is Due

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m not a woman who spouts off motivational quotes at the first sign of a problem.  I’m not saying certain combinations of words aren’t helpful, though, and the following two quotes are probably the ones that have helped me the … Continue reading →

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The Truth about Hospitality

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’ve written about hospitality before.  Writing and talking about things is not the same as doing things.  Can I get a heartfelt “Amen?” For the last two months, I have had the good fortune to live in two places.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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