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Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer
Angels Unawares
In the event blog readers were unaware, this week’s unstated theme has been “making it through the holidays gracefully.” There were some pictures of simple decorations, ideas on how to stay energized and composed, and even some clever hostess gifties. … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance, Weather and Seasons
Tagged Decorator Show House, entertaining angels, Hebrews 13:2, hospitality, Junior League of Boston, Lindor Truffles, Lindt & Sprungli, pineapple
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A Few More Hostess Gifties
After I finished yesterday’s blog post, I remembered a few other possible hostess gifties. Garlic and some saved Calendula seeds. It’s local, practical, and it won’t end up in a landfill. Sure enough.
Hostess Gifties
I’ve been invited to a “Holiday Open House” on Sunday afternoon. In the never-ending Jeep swerve which is my current life, I will find myself on the road south to a lovely zip code somewhere near Boston. The conversation will … Continue reading
Posted in Weather and Seasons
Tagged chocolate, eggs, Emily Post, hostess gifts, Hostess Twinkies, locally sourced gifts, maple syrup
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A Little Holiday “Yay!”
It’s hard to believe that more than a month has gone by since my 30th class reunion. What’s even harder to believe is that I didn’t write a blog post about it sooner. The event was wonderful in almost every … Continue reading
Posted in Home
Tagged Best Class Reunion Ever, Chuck Taylors, Holiday parties, Lisbon High School, Party planning
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Another Simple Sunday
It snowed on Saturday. It’s not quite a winter wonderland, but I’ll take it.
Posted in Today We Rest
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Santa’s Free Ride
Ever since we’ve had a “Gazebo” in the middle of town, we’ve had a “tree lighting.” The Lisbon Falls Baptist Church sings Christmas carols and serves hot chocolate and cookies; when everyone has sung through all the songs they know, … Continue reading
Posted in Home
Tagged Fern's Auto Body, Lisbon Falls Baptist Church, Lisbon Fire Department, Little Ridge Farm, MTM Center, Santa, Tree lighting
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Herbie the Dentist?
It didn’t take long for things to get weird this holiday season, did it? I’m not quite sure what to say.
Posted in Minimalist
Tagged Elves, Herbie the Dentist, Lawn ornaments, Rikshas gone wild, Strange sitings
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The Christmas Card List
I mailed my Christmas card order to Saturn Press the other day; I’m sure the beautiful letterpress cards are making their way from the coast of Maine to my post office box right now. My list is prepared and I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Weather and Seasons
Tagged Dennis & Callahan, Kristin Elliott cards, Mut & Merloni, Planet Mikey, Saturn Press, WEEI
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Gazing into My Sole Again
Yesterday was “Cyber Monday.” According to the radio news puppets, lots of people bought things online. Maybe I’m immune from the pressures of advertising because I don’t have a Tee Vee or maybe I’m just a Scrooge, but I didn’t … Continue reading
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