Category Archives: Today We Rest

Cryptic Birthday Cards

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s Sunday; I should be resting.  It’s hard to rest sometimes. One of my friends sent me a cryptic birthday card.  I’m trying to figure it out.  There was a Biblical reference, there was a Bruce Springsteen quote, and there … Continue reading →

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Birthday Week

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I stocked up on birthday cards yesterday. Coming up:  one week of birthday cards, birthday cakes, birthday stories, birthday people and maybe even a birthday show house.  I’m tired just thinking about it.  I am reminded that today is Wendell … Continue reading →

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Dairy Maid Saturday Night

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It took all week to recover from the Moxie Hangover, but everyone at home is back on the beam again.  My brother and his bride, Miss Mary, are off to Bar Harbor to celebrate their 30th anniversary, Uncle Bob’s string … Continue reading →

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Just Chillin’

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The Moxie Festival is winding down; today will be the Car Show and the Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River Race.  I’ve paddled in the canoe race three times; twice with my Dad and once with my best friend from high school.  … Continue reading →

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Number Nine (Pause) Number Nine

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

A few weeks ago, I ran into someone I hadn’t seen in a long time.  We chatted a bit and then the name of a mutual acquaintance came up.  My friend said something critical. I’m not sure why, but it … Continue reading →

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A Gift

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Running errands at home on Saturday, I made my usual stop at my friend’s barber shop.  The flowers by her sign were going wild and I couldn’t help but take a picture. I’m not as much of a flower girl … Continue reading →

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Tops Among Teens

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Today is Father’s Day.  Many people will be writing blog posts about their fathers.  I’ve written about my father before and I will probably write about him again; this blog veers off into the ditch of Memory Lane from time … Continue reading →

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Exponential Rain

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It rained a lot last night; I wish I had a cistern to collect all the rain that came down.  Until I build my ultimate water catchment system, the three barrels at Uncle Bob’s will have to do. I planted … Continue reading →

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Pleasant Street

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

There was a book that came out in 1990 called “14,000 things to be happy about.”  I still have it.  It was like a little Bible of interesting words and phrases, all chosen to evoke happiness.  I bought it because … Continue reading →

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Opening Day

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Yes, I know it’s Mother’s Day; everyone will be blogging about Mother’s Day today.  Since she has agreed to be mentioned on this blog, my mother makes regular dramatic appearances.  I’m grateful for her influence in my life.  Thank you, … Continue reading →

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