Category Archives: Friday Pillow Talk

I’m Not Complaining

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s been an interesting week here in Lisbon Falls. No, no, no, my hometown is still wonderful and good things happen every day. In fact, yesterday I had a trifecta of wonderful all during my lunchtime walk to the post … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged Galations 6:9, Gary Vaynerchuk, I am Pollyanna, I don't think you can monetize kindness, I'm not complaining, Jan Karon, Mitford | 4 Comments

One of Those Weeks

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I could call this “Friday pillow-less talk.” It’s been one of those weeks…let’s just enjoy a summer sunflower instead of swirling around in the ashtray of life. It’s Friday, after all.

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged Busy life, Herman's hip, keeping up happy appearances | 2 Comments

The Quest for The Good Life

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I admire confident people, especially people who are confident about the unknown things of life. You know the kind of people I’m talking about. You tell them you’re worried about the economy and its strange, grinding lack of real improvement. … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged a blurry Friday picture of the good life, bucket list, can you buy happiness?, confidence trick, the good life | 5 Comments

The Perron House

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

A few years ago, at the Moxie Festival parade, I stood on the sidewalk by Holy Family church with one of my high school classmates. We were recalling places from the past, maybe talking about the old dump at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged Blethen Street, I love Lisbon Falls, study history and learn, the past and the future | 4 Comments

Maine Style

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I was almost late for my hair appointment on Wednesday. My salon is just around the corner these days, about five minutes on foot or two minutes by car, so depending on the calibration of one’s watch, it’s easy to … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged garden invasion, It's not a glossy magazine life, The Godfather | 4 Comments

A Moth in a Market Basket Mitten

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m a busy person; certain seasons are busier than others and let’s just say I’m in the middle of the busiest season ever. Moving, Moxie, mittens, Moxie, moving, moths, house guests, Moxie, moving, party, moving. Author John Gould once wrote … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged 3 day food supply, Arthur S. Demoulas, Arthur T. Demoulas, food security, John Gould, Market Basket | 1 Comment

The Truth about Hospitality

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’ve written about hospitality before. Writing and talking about things is not the same as doing things. Can I get a heartfelt “Amen?” For the last two months, I have had the good fortune to live in two places. I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged Conrad Hilton, hospitality, J.W. Marriott, LEona Helmsley | 5 Comments

I Told Them Where to Go!

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

For most people here in town, The Moxie Festival is a marker, a pin on the seasonal map that says “this is the high point of summer.” In anticipation, everyone drags their chairs down to Route 196 and prepares to … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged Debra Wagner, Gina Mason, Lakeside Lutheran High School, Parade floats, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, telling politicians where to go, The Moxie Festival, Warrior Marching Band | Comments Off

Fireworks – Some Independence Day Reading

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Here in the blogosphere, lots of writers will be crafting posts called “Fireworks.” Surely, the word will be trending today? I should be writing a post about Kathie Veilleux and Smokey Moxie Pork Wings, but I didn’t buy any ribs … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged fireworks, I'm no Commie, Kathie Veilleux, Oh Canada!, Smokey Moxie Pork Wings, The Tragically Hip, waving the flag | 1 Comment

Dancing Clowns and Moxie Coffee

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

My mother invited me over for dinner last night. It was a beautiful day in Maine; no humidity and an invigorating breeze blowing through the sheer curtains. We were enjoying our salads when, out of the corner of my eye, … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged change doesn't come from paid clowns with clipboards, community organizers, Kora Clowns, no soliciting during dinner | Comments Off