Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

LIttle Old Lady Who?

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I don’t remember how old I was when it happened; it must have been before high school. A friend of my parents, Mrs. Dickinson, was killed in a car accident. She was a school teacher in Sabattus and she was … Continue reading →

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All Who Wander

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Last Sunday, my walk through the woods was interrupted by an unfortunate circumstance.  A motorist misread a map; it created a problem and I tried to help.  It was a cold and sunny day and quite pleasant in spite of … Continue reading →

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The Advent Season

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I put my Advent wreath together last week. Yesterday, I got a warm e-mail from my friend Tom, the new pastor of the Congregational Church of Cranberry Island and the Isleford Congregational Church. He and his wife used to live … Continue reading →

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A Reggie Black Friday

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

(Today’s post, Thanksgiving dinner from the land of perpetual sunshine, is courtesy of Reggie Black.  I’m thankful for Reggie’s contribution today and even though I’m not out shopping, this makes it officially “Black Friday” here on the blog…”Reggie Black Friday.”)  … Continue reading →

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The Mysteries

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

November was “gratitude month” on Facebook, with many people writing a daily item for which they were grateful.  I enjoyed reading them. The practice of making lists is good, especially in preparing a Thanksgiving meal.  And sometimes, in matters of … Continue reading →

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The Dibble Dabble

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The day before Thanksgiving is alleged to be the worst travel day of the year.  Thanks to winter storm “Boreas,” it will be slow going for people up and down the East coast, trying to get home for the holidays.  … Continue reading →

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It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

One of the blogs I read, written by James Howard Kunstler, is updated every Monday.  Mr. Kunstler is an author and social critic and some of his ideas seemed offensive to me when I first started reading them, mostly because … Continue reading →

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The Holiday Snow

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

On Friday, we had snow flurries but they didn’t accumulate.  It was a “faux” first snow.  Last night,  it snowed enough to create a thin blanket. It’s a lovely and peaceful way to start the holidays; let’s keep them that … Continue reading →

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The Bag in the Pond

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s been gloomy here on the blog and sad events have kept me from talking about my new home.  That’s a shame because it’s a wonderful place, only three miles from my parents, Uncle Bob, and The Farm.  I’m right … Continue reading →

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Flip-Flop

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I was shocked to find that abandoned flip-flops are everywhere, not just near sea-side condos. Wee-yud.

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