Tag Archives: friends

Step into My Office

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I got a text from my friend Andrea last Saturday: “Good morning, I’m in my office this morning, putting the postcards together.  If you would like to help, I’ll be here.” Andrea and I have known each other since 6th … Continue reading →

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A Favorite Photo

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

We started going through some of the public relations photographs from the 2014 Moxie Festival.  Tomorrow, I think I’ll tell you more about the parade and here’s the preview. Volunteering is fun!

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The Coop Redux

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The Coop sale was imminent; I was preparing for the new owners. Mary and Dave, who I like to refer to as “M&D,” might not want to call their new home a “chicken coop-sized condo.” It was all fun and … Continue reading →

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Taken in by Sham

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s the final push of moving here at the condominium.  My good friend Jaxon will come tonight to help me move ten big pieces into a U-Haul.  I’ll strip the sheets and blankets off my bed this morning and fold … Continue reading →

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An Itty Bitty of Moxie

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

For almost everyone back home, the Moxie Festival is over.  Uncle Bob uses the festival as a marker; he says Moxie marks the turning point of summer.  The days are getting an itty bit shorter and maybe Uncle Bob has … Continue reading →

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I’m so Excited

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I have a cheerleader friend from high school. She is still full of pep, energy, and encouragement. She has a trademark expression: “I’m so excited I cannot stand myself!” It works for me today. Good luck to all the Moxie … Continue reading →

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Some Pearls of Great Price

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

If a person were to read this blog diligently every day he or she might get the notion that I have spent time reading The Holy Bible. That notion would be correct. I also studied this book as literature in … Continue reading →

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Truck For Sale

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I pack a lot of living into twelve hours, more or less, and this way of life is filled with good blog material.  As I reflect over my “Day of Rest” and look at the evidence on the clock, I … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Things

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m in Lisbon Falls this weekend and I’ve been collecting beautiful stories. I love this work; I think it was what I was put here to do. It’s tiring, though. I fell asleep talking on the phone last night and … 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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