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The Moose Lottery

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I got a letter from my brother the other day.  Apparently, he’s sequestered in his basement during this “unprecedented time.”  When he takes a break from his guitar, he writes a letter.  It’s been fun catching up with each other … Continue reading →

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A Searching and Fearless Inventory

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Articles and memes circulate on social media and sometimes it’s difficult to tell the difference between the two.  You know the articles…with titles like “Women Who Spend Time with Their Sisters Live Longer than Loners” or “Scientific Research Proves People … 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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Times Shall Be Good

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

On Saturday evening on September 21, Cyrus Lavers had a motorcycle cycle accident.  It happened up on the Ridge Road, not far from his home.  Almost immediately, word went out on the ‘netz and we began praying for his recovery. … Continue reading →

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He’s Gandhi

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

In my August 18, 2016 blog post, I wrote “I’ve cast a disdainful eye on television in the years I’ve been blogging.  I referred to it as ‘Tee Vee’ and taken a position that “it’s like a termite chewing through … Continue reading →

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Battles in the Wilderness

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

On Friday, I drove up to the Citizen’s Gazebo on Route 196 in Lisbon Falls.  I still put the buntings on, even though the town now maintains the majority of the town’s showcase gardens.  According to the instructions on the … Continue reading →

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The Rusty Lantern

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I have a few regular blog readers.  Some are old and true friends from before the internet.  Some are good friends accumulated over time and living.  Some I’ve never met in the material world.  I don’t know how this latter … Continue reading →

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If You Happen TB Lucky

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I recently joined Instagram and began following both Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.  In the week leading up to last Sunday’s AFC title game, Brady and the Pats posted many curated images and videos to inspire their fan … Continue reading →

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Stirring up Some Thanksgiving Dust

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The house was cold this morning when the frigid light of the nearly full moon streamed into my bedroom.  I turn off the heat before I go to bed for two reasons.  First, the clanging ducts and vents are noisy … Continue reading →

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Smoke on the Water

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I searched in vain this morning, looking for a picture of my father and me paddling in the now-defunct “Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River Race.”  The year eludes me; maybe it was 2003.  Uncle Bob put our aluminum canoe in his … Continue reading →

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