Tag Archives: Gina Mason

Heart Wide Open

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The last day of June came rumbling through the epicenter of the Moxie Universe like a runaway locomotive. The thunderstorms and lightning began before midnight and continued with stunning illumination and intensity until dawn, or so it seemed. I was … Continue reading →

Posted in You've Got Moxie! | Tagged Gina Mason, grateful, heart wide open, Jim Baumer, Mark Baumer, soldier on | Comments Off

Sanctuaries of Lost Time

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I am currently working on a patchwork of writing assignments. Most of them are yeoman’s service in support of people, events, or projects I love. The word “yeoman” has fallen out of favor, possibly because it contains the word “man.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Writing | Tagged 2018 Maine Primary Election, Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, Casavant organ opus 1587, Casavant organ opus 1588, Gina Mason | Comments Off

Senator Mason’s Bill

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Maine will be celebrating its bicentennial in 2020. This past November, Secretary of State Dunlap unveiled a commemorative license plate Mainers can use in lieu of a front plate until the end of the bicentennial year, or December 31, 2020. … Continue reading →

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No Need to Speed

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It was election day yesterday and as some readers know, I filled my mother’s vacated election clerk seat when she retired. I work at the polls. The day began at 6:30 a.m. and ended at 9:00 p.m. As blog reader … Continue reading →

Posted in Home | Tagged Gina Mason, Rick Mason, Thanksgiving | Comments Off

They Showed Up

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

About a month or so before Moxie, I took a walk up the big Maple Street hill and down to my Surprise Garden. I usually plant annuals in the spring tulip portion of the garden. But this year was different … Continue reading →

Posted in You've Got Moxie! | Tagged Gina Mason, Mark Stevens, Moxie Festival Committee, Moxie Festival Sponsors, Moxie Festival volunteers, volunteering is a beautiful thing, Yarmouth Clam Festival | 8 Comments

A Jeremiad for the Leaving

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Today’s post started out like this: Wednesday morning after Tuesday’s elections, there was a lot of rhetoric on En Pee Are. Let me share one comment with you: “It’s time to turn this country around” said Mitch McConnell. Greater and … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged Edna & Lucy's, election post-mortem, Garrett Mason, Gina Mason, keep it local, MPBN, Robin Rilette, Writer's Almanac | 4 Comments

I Told Them Where to Go!

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

For most people here in town, The Moxie Festival is a marker, a pin on the seasonal map that says “this is the high point of summer.” In anticipation, everyone drags their chairs down to Route 196 and prepares to … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged Debra Wagner, Gina Mason, Lakeside Lutheran High School, Parade floats, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, telling politicians where to go, The Moxie Festival, Warrior Marching Band | Comments Off

Shaking the Moxie Maker

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Some blog readers might recall that I live on a family compound. It’s not my family compound, not technically. But by virtue of growing up in this small town and six degrees of AYUH, I feel like I’m part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Talk of The Toile, You've Got Moxie! | Tagged Dale Crafts, family compounds, Garrett Mason, Gina Mason, Lana Wescott, Marcy Boynton, Rick Mason, Scarborough Sip and See, The Center for Grieving Children, The Divine Series | 1 Comment