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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
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
Posted in Friday Pillow Talk
Tagged manicures, nail salons, pedicures, Wet Paint Nail Spa, you're soaking in it
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Worth Waiting For, Part Two
I found a pleasant surprise on the Post Road yesterday. Finally!
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
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
Posted in You've Got Moxie!
Tagged aprons, Cooking with Moxie, dramatic pursuits, Moxie Recipe Contest
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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
Posted in Today We Rest
Tagged covenental love, Genesis 9:17, I love Lisbon Falls, Lisbon Falls, remembrance, Ribbon in the Sky
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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
Worth Waiting For
It’s almost time for strawberries. These sweet and delicious signs of summer are worth waiting for.
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
Posted in Experiments and Challenges
Tagged girl on the go, Running around, who is Reggie Black?
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