Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

Where’s My Wi-Fi?

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Today’s contemplation on being busy has been postponed. I’ll do it tomorrow.

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The Memorial Day Blues

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The weather forecast is sketchy here in New England this weekend and some of my Facebook friends are not happy. “The weather forecast is depressing.” “I’m seriously struggling with wardrobe decisions for Saturday and Sunday.” Sigh… I have mixed emotions … Continue reading →

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Uncle Bob Says

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Uncle Bob says if we don’t have it in the barn or the shed, we probably don’t need it. Uncle Bob is usually right.

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I Almost Ran Out of Gas

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s 6:01 a.m. and I’ve overslept.  It’s been that kind of week, running from one place to another.  Work obligations, tomato obligations, Hampton Victory Garden obligations, Moxie obligations, blogging obligations, birthday obligations, family obligations, and friendship obligations have filled my … Continue reading →

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The Rock Show

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The other night I was talking to my friend Jaxon on the phone.  I never see Jaxon anymore because even though he only lives twenty miles away, he works all the time.  He works for one of the world’s most … Continue reading →

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The Road Trip

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

In another life, I used to travel a lot more than I do today.  My job required me to “liaise” with customers and that meant I would travel and visit with them as often as they wanted to see me.  … Continue reading →

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New Words for Happiness

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

In the month of May, new and sometimes fragrant words for happiness bloom everywhere.  Tulips, forsythia, lilacs, apple blossoms, and bleeding hearts are just a few. Find new words for happiness today.

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Fire in the Vinca Vines

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Wikipedia, the internet oracle of knowledge, is confused by the term “Corporate America” and provides a disambiguation page.  Working inside of a corporation involves disambiguation, too.  I should know; I’ve worked at four “Big Corporations” in my life, two of … Continue reading →

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Apple Blossom Time

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

One day in May… …in my vintage avocado green bathroom. Bei Mir Bist Du Schön.

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Call Aunt Toe-May-Toe

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

My brother’s got a new phone with a hands-free device for his car.  He’s got different phone numbers set up to dial according to his voice commands, like “call Miss Mary” or “call the Dairy Maid.”  According to my brother, … Continue reading →

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