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Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer
The Slumber Party
I don’t remember how old I was when I went to my first “slumber party.” Fourth grade? Fifth? A girl from school invited eight or ten girls over to her house and we brought sleeping bags. We played typical slumber … Continue reading
Posted in Back to School
Tagged fatigue, making the best of things, marigolds, nasturtiums, sleepovers, the wheel of fortune, zinnias
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OTM
Cherie Ripperton and I have a code we use when we’re on our way to the office. I might text her or she might text me. OTM. On The Move. I’m “On The Move” today, traveling back to New England. … Continue reading
Posted in Experiments and Challenges
Tagged Bon Voyage!, East Hillsborough Historical Society, Never enough time, Old Timey Travel
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My Florida Sunshine
I’ve been to a few places in these here YOU-nited States, but I’ve never been to Florida. I try to keep my expectations low; I’m never disappointed. Beauty is everywhere.
Posted in Today We Rest
Tagged Florida, Southern Hospitality, The Sunshine State
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Urban Sprawl
A few months ago, my friend Karen at The White Dresser antique shop posted a picture of a cute little vintage picnic bag on her Facebook page. Life in my vintage imagination needs more picnics and more plaid vintage picnic … Continue reading
Posted in Friday Pillow Talk
Tagged Amtrak, Being assertive, Long distance train trips, vintage picnic bags
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Like a Sunflower
The first sunflower of the season. Oh! Happy Day!
Happy Birthday Flashback
A few weeks ago, a family friend had an 80th birthday party. It was lots of fun and so many people I love were there, I could hardly breathe. There was a beautiful “cake” made out of cupcakes. (A very … Continue reading
Posted in Home
Tagged August birthdays worth remembering, Harraseeket Inn, Sharon Lawrence
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The Bunting is Down
Summer is winding down. I see it in the garden. I see it on my watch, when I check the time as the sun hits the evening horizon. I feel it in the early morning air. The bunting is down … Continue reading
Fireworks at Lady Pepperell’s House
I forgot Hampton Beach was famous for its fireworks displays. I took a walk last night during the “best show in town” and my mind kept wandering to the fireworks I had seen at Lady Pepperell’s House on Sunday. Lady … Continue reading
Posted in Minimalist
Tagged Kittery Point, Lady Pepperell, Preserving New England Antiquities
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