Category Archives: Abundance

The Apocalypse Brisket

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Friday was the first full day of Spring.  It was overcast and damp; unlike many of my fellow Americans, I got paid. I did the duties of the intellectual sweatshop to the best of my ability, taking occasional breaks to … Continue reading →

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The Better Angels

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Julie-Ann Baumer

In these late days of civilization, the internet provides us with an opportunity to connect the words we speak and write with their sources.  For instance, when I titled this blog post “The Better Angels,” I was curious to know … Continue reading →

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For All the Saints and Cousins

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

We had another Halloweenie here on Blethen Street and although the weather was not ideal for little ghouls and goblins, I enjoyed a visit from six of them.  I handed out “Power Crunch” kids protein snack bars.  And Moxie.  It … Continue reading →

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Autumn Smoke and Thunder

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Yesterday was the first day of autumn.  It was also part of the “Global Week for Future,” a youth event focused on ending climate change.  During the autumn of my college years, the hot topic was apartheid.  I remember a … Continue reading →

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Whatever is Good

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When I reviewed my photos for today’s blog, I found this one. It was a calming image and I texted Handy from the quiet of my house “we’ve got a good life here.”

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If the Fates Allow

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I wasn’t going to post anything, thinking I “deserved” a break today.  But then I found a present in my laundry room. It’s a long-ish story.  I’ll save it for next week, if the Fates allow. Merry Christmas!

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So Many Things

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I am thankful for so many things today, not the least of which is the last bag of cranberries I snagged at the farmers market. Happy Thanksgiving!

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The Burning Bush…Again

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I wrote this blog post almost a year ago.  This may very well be the first blog post I wrote about Handy.  Back then, we were on very formal terms and I never called him “Handy.” Oddly enough, that burning … Continue reading →

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Vacationland Hangover

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Why don’t I have a category of blog posts called “Living in Maine?”  I should, shouldn’t I? I woke up this morning to the most glorious summer day ever, an archetypal August day which fulfills all expectations for loveliness.  Zero … Continue reading →

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Gifts of All Sorts

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

For the last week, I’ve been living in a “Thanksgiving bubble.”  All my thoughts and energy went into preparing Thursday’s meal–my first Thanksgiving in my new home.  I invited my parents, my brother and sister-in-law, and Mary and Dave (who … Continue reading →

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