Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

A Very Grand Staircase

For no particular reason.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

April Showers and All That

The weather puppets were calling for rain yesterday so I made it to Uncle Bob’s before dark and planted a few “cold weather crops.” Click on the picture to read what I had to say about that a few years … Continue reading

Posted in Dear Aunt Tomato | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments

The Surgery Light

Last week, I twice-blogged about the St. Mary’s Hospital chapel dome, but there is a second dome, counterbalancing that old section of the hospital and it’s referred to as the “surgical dome.” Its ceiling panels were glass and back in … Continue reading

Posted in Experiments and Challenges | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Easter Lilies

A closer look at the stained glass inside the St. Mary’s Hospital chapel in Lewiston, Maine. Peace to you today.

Posted in Today We Rest | Tagged , | 3 Comments

The Passion Play

When I was very small, I thought everyone in the world was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.  My world was a tiny wheel, the hub being my parents’ house.  There were four or five spokes to this wheel … Continue reading

Posted in Home | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Breaking Ground

The Farm daffodils are finally breaking ground. Spring’s a bit late this year.  I’ll still take it.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged , | 1 Comment

It Ain’t Easy Being Faye

Last summer, I volunteered to maintain the beautiful garden area around our town’s gazebo.  Even though I didn’t know a thing about edging, I did my best and things turned out just fine.  I hung the bunting for Memorial Day, … Continue reading

Posted in Weather and Seasons | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Inside the Dome

Long walks seem to be the thing this spring.  Last weekend, I walked three and a half miles for a donut.  This past Saturday, I walked that same approximate distance for a plate of lasagna.  Life in Maine is interesting. … Continue reading

Posted in Just Writing | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Not Far Away

I took a long walk with Slipper Sistah on Saturday.  This will be the second weekend in a row that I’m the “Lady Not Alone Foot Traveler.” I’ll tell you about it tomorrow.

Posted in Today We Rest | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Not Far Away

A Million Dollars

Everyone loves the Frank Capra movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.”  According to Wikipedia, it’s “one of the most loved films in American cinema.”  Generally viewed during the holiday season, I’m a sucker for the movie at any time of year … Continue reading

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments