Category Archives: Friday Pillow Talk

Trending into Prague

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Sometimes, Reggie Black drives me crazy. He doesn’t do it intentionally; he’s a polymath and a polyglot. He can’t help himself. If I told him he was driving me crazy, he’d say “Girl, I’m not responsible for what happens with … Continue reading →

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Staying up Late

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I stayed up too late last night.  Talk, talk, talk and type, type, type.  Listen. Listening is the important part.  I need to keep listening. I’m wiping a little bit of sleep out of the corner of my eye this … Continue reading →

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Wake Up!

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

There is a little coffee shop up the road and they sell a brand of coffee called “Wake up!” It’s a friendly coffee shop and over the years I’ve gotten to know one or two of the people who have … Continue reading →

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Something Suddenly Came Up

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s a sorry excuse to use the old “Marcia Brady,” but something suddenly came up. It’s Reggie Black’s birthday, today, though.  I’d be remiss if I didn’t wish him a very happy birthday! Happy Birthday, Reggie!

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L. L. Baumer

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

On February 9, 2013, we had a weather event with high tides, snow, and street flooding.  I put on my old pair of Maine Hunting Shoes and took a trip outside to assess the damage.  I didn’t stay out very … Continue reading →

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Pick A Color

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

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 →

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My Corduroy Husband

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

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 →

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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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Girl, I Want to Go Somewhere

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The other day a Junior League acquaintance posted a picture of a tony Boston penthouse balcony and said she was on her way to this glamorous place.  One of her friends commented “You are so interesting,” and I started typing … Continue reading →

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I am Five

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Each morning this week, my alarm has gone off at the usual time and I’ve hit the snooze button, over and over and over. This week has been exhausting, living in this movie. I had a writing project to deliver … Continue reading →

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