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They Brought the Funk

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This blog’s rhythm has followed a pattern this summer.  Monday posts are generally “travel and tourism” pieces about whatever festival or “Vacationland” venue I visited over the weekend.  Thursdays are “minimalist” posts and this summer, they’ve been mostly flowers from … Continue reading →

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Down to Land’s End

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m on deadline this morning, writing an article for the Lewiston Sun Journal.  The piece will run on August 23, I think.  Maybe it runs on August 30.  I had a set Sunday article schedule, but then August had some … Continue reading →

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Herman’s Hip(ster)

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Seven weeks ago today, my father had his hip replaced. Remember? He did great at the hospital, so great they sent him home on the third day.  Then the troubles began.  He was up a lot at night.  He was … Continue reading →

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Maybe it was the Pie

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

On a typical Wednesday in Lisbon Falls, if there were still party lines, you might overhear this conversation: “Hi, Mom, what are you doing?” “I’m making your birthday cake.” “Oh, good!” There’s an awkward pause and then I say, “Do … Continue reading →

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More Moving People

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When I tell people in town where I live, I generally get one response in a variety of combinations.  Something like: “YOU LIVE NEAR THE WALKING PATH!” Yes, it’s true.  I do live near the walking path.  And as daylight … Continue reading →

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Where Credit is Due

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m not a woman who spouts off motivational quotes at the first sign of a problem.  I’m not saying certain combinations of words aren’t helpful, though, and the following two quotes are probably the ones that have helped me the … Continue reading →

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It’s the Way Life Should Be

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Another beautiful Monday morning in Maine…carloads of visitors trickle out of the state while new carloads speed in.  They come here because clever marketers have told them it’s the way life should be. The last few weeks have been a … Continue reading →

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The Not So Random BEEP BEEP

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

A once-popular bumper sticker surfaced in the 1980’s.  It said “practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty.”  Two years ago, I wrote a blog post with my thoughts on random acts of kindness, so I won’t bore … Continue reading →

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The Monuments

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

My paternal grandparents have been dead for a long time. They’re buried in a little cemetery in my hometown and Uncle Bob places two cement urns with geraniums next to their headstone on Memorial Day every year. In a sunny … Continue reading →

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Post Past

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I was reading through some old blog posts last night and thought I’d share one from almost two years ago. Click on this link to start the “way back” machine. In my post, I wrote this about my grandparents: “They … Continue reading →

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