Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

Back to School Again

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Public schools in New Hampshire began this week.  From what I can observe, it’s not a full week of classes.  But the traffic patterns have changed and school buses are in the mix now. Getting the children to school is … Continue reading →

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The Portrait of Aunt Hermione

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’ve been sorting through my “stuff.”  It’s time-consuming and emotional.  I pick something up, look at it, and drift off into a reverie.  Twenty minutes pass and I still can’t remember why I was saving the puka bead shell necklace. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning Glory Distraction

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I think about the future.  Without my own children, I don’t have a biological connection to the future, but I do have a nephew and my love for him reminds me that I have some responsibilities. When I’m at home … Continue reading →

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Dumplings for Larry

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The Route 1 corridor, stretching from the Bowl-O-Rama Family Fun Center in Portsmouth to the Route 101 cross in Hampton Beach is a ten-mile stretch of road littered with restaurants, markets, and take-out joints.  There are two Burger Kings and … Continue reading →

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This is Not a Flower

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This is a digital image of a flower. The real Calendula flower, which can’t be touched or smelled through a screen or Tic Tac phone, is beautiful and fragrant. It’s easy to save its seeds. Try to remember that nothing … Continue reading →

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World Renowned

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The Town of Lisbon is holding a public hearing this evening regarding the fate of the remaining Worumbo mill structure.  I can’t think about it right now, because that old building has been a sentry over my little town all … Continue reading →

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Aunt Tomato’s Stinkin’ Thinkin’

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I haven’t talked about moving lately. Some of my seasoned readers know I’ve wanted to move home for a while and I’ve taken tiny steps towards that end.  I rented a storage space, sifted through some of my belongings, and … Continue reading →

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Baseball and Sunflowers America

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Uncle Bob and I had a garden chat yesterday afternoon.  He seemed a little down; he predicted an end to the garden. “It’s over for this year.” Uncle Bob keeps garden records on his kitchen calendar and saves his calendars … Continue reading →

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Round and Round

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Reggie Black despises red lights. He despises stop signs, too. I was his passenger for a few days in Zone 9 and I had the chance to hear his Roundabout Rants in person. No trip along suburban Florida’s sprawl was … Continue reading →

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A Belated Happy Birthday

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Yesterday was my friend Faye’s birthday.  I carried her birthday card around with me and ran out of time to mail it. Click on the flower to read last year’s birthday blog wish to Faye. Happy, happy birthday and YAY … Continue reading →

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