Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

In the Eye of the Pea Holder

Yesterday was International Yarn Bomb Day. I don’t understand it, so I didn’t knit any scarves for the trees in my neighborhood.  You know what they say–beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I’ll keep knitting together beautiful things … Continue reading

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Pick A Color

I’m not a woman who spends much time pampering myself.  I like good quality clothing and shoes, I got to the hair salon every six weeks, and I take care of my hands and nails.  I usually do my manicure … Continue reading

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Worth Waiting For, Part Two

I found a pleasant surprise on the Post Road yesterday. Finally!

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Reggie Black Disturbs the Peace

I was planning to write a short pastoral piece today about walking in Uncle Bob’s garden at twilight.  The piece would have been perfect for “Tiny Steps Gardening Day.”  It would begin as I parked my Jeep behind the barn … Continue reading

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On Moxie Boulevard

Sunset Boulevard, considered by some critics as one of the greatest films of all time, ends with a scene in which actress Gloria Swanson, playing character Norma Desmond, stares eerily into the camera and says “All right, Mr. DeMille, I’m … Continue reading

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Somewhere Over the High School

I eat well on the weekends when I go home. Instead of eating a boiled egg while running out the door, I sit down at a table and eat meals with my parents. Someone sets the table; hot food is … Continue reading

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My Corduroy Husband

This last week has been “one of those weeks.”  Nothing has gone as planned, especially at the Hampton Victory Garden.  Some of the people who so desperately wanted a garden spot in January have not responded to my offer of … Continue reading

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Worth Waiting For

It’s almost time for strawberries. These sweet and delicious signs of summer are worth waiting for.

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Message of Peppers

A week ago, I planted 13 of my tomato plants.  This weekend, I finished planting my remaining ten plants.  It was cold, wet, and rainy in the garden; it was quiet around town, too.  I guess everyone was inside watching … Continue reading

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Je suis toujours occupé

On Saturday morning, I told Reggie Black about my busy weekends in Maine.  I told him how tiring it was to race back and forth and how I looked forward to moving home.  I said “I just want to be … Continue reading

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