Category Archives: Weather and Seasons

Studded Snow Tires

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s odd how the brain works during the fortnight before Christmas.  Despite the insurmountable list of things that “must be done” the overachieving type is always looking for one more thing to add to the number.  I know how that … Continue reading →

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Something’s Not Right

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Sometimes I type fast.  Most of the time, actually.  But my netbook is old and slow and I’ve not successfully replaced it with something better. It acts up, it slows down.  I keep typing fast.  Sometimes, the great eyes of … Continue reading →

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Healthy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s hard for me to believe this is my third Halloween here at the old white house. No pumpkins this year and no chocolate, either.  I’m handing out three different types of “energy bars.” The leftovers will be more useful.

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The Ability to Restrain

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Do you have it?  That ability to restrain yourself from reacting in the heat of the moment?  Do you let emotions overtake you?  As I look out over the raging digital world this morning, I read many things.  Some begin … Continue reading →

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Enter the Rain

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The rain New England gardens needed finally arrived on Sunday afternoon.  During the week, there had been a suggestion of it; a hint of precipitation and the ambivalent weather puppet “partly cloudy with a chance of showers.” It was touch … Continue reading →

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The Red…

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

There’s a red flowering shrub in my backyard, between two blueberry bushes.  I’ve contemplated moving it, but I waited too long this year.  I’m not absolutely sure why it doesn’t flower all over, but I think it has something to … Continue reading →

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Spring Writer’s Slump

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I “started out strong” with today’s post.  I was up at 5:00 a.m., writing as soon as my coffee was done.  I didn’t procrastinate or get sidetracked by reading a book.  Somewhere along the line, though, I got bogged down.  … Continue reading →

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A Maine Easter Tableau

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

We had a busy Easter weekend.  Lots of running around, church, time with family, and then a Sunday drive to visit friends in “the country.” I contemplated writing a post about “lifestyle blogs” and how they’re a marketing fabrication targeting … Continue reading →

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The Manning Conspiracy

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The weather guessers (or the weather puppets, if you prefer) were wrong on Friday.  They had predicted between 3 and 6 inches of snow. Prior to Friday, temperatures were balmy and most of our meager season’s snow had melted.  Apocalyptic … Continue reading →

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A Bitter Bean

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I was looking over my 2015 calendar this weekend, remembering that during this same time last year I was “stricken.” Remember? I thought I had made it through this January’s germ gauntlet.  Maybe I have.  Maybe the health setback I … Continue reading →

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