Tag Archives: grateful

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 →

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Back to School Blueberries

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Just for a second, I thought today was September first. Like a ringing phone pulling you from a deep sleep, it’s a little frightening. Yikes! I’ve got to stop scaring myself first thing in the morning. Tomorrow is that day. … Continue reading →

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Herman’s Hammer

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

A few years ago, a country AND western singer recorded a song called “The House That Built Me” and sometimes I would hear it and be all “boo hoo; that is a sad song.” (Why are country AND western songs … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Writing | Tagged grateful, hammers, heart of flesh, heart of stone, Honor your father, King of Winter Carnival '51 | 4 Comments

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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The Surprise Garden

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When it comes to the place you were born, many people get stuck quoting Thomas Wolfe and say “you can’t go home again.” I once thought that was true, but I now reject the whole idea out of hand. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Home | Tagged Faye the Barber, grateful, Lisbon Falls, Moxie Festival, thank you, voluntary action | 5 Comments

Peace Trellis

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I have never grown peas; I ate some delicious pea tendrils this spring and decided I would try to grow some. I found instructions for making a “pea trellis” out of an old window and if you can believe it, … Continue reading →

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Why I Joined Facebook

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Dear Friends, I’m kind of stubborn sometimes. My father’s stubborn, too, so maybe I have a stubborn gene. There’s nothing wrong with being stubborn; being stubborn about brushing my teeth morning and night has served me well. No one has … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget…

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

…to remember what’s important. This is important.

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Word To My Cousins

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Today’s post is “word” to my cousins, wherever you are: “The rhubarb is coming.” I know one of my cousins reads my blog (thank you very much, Kaye!) and I’m hoping she’ll tell a few of my other cousins, via … Continue reading →

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The Sentimental Memory Collector

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m sentimental and I like to collect memories. When I worked on the Junior League of Boston’s 2006 Decorator Show House, my co-chairwoman, Audra, gave me a brown sequined hair tie. It was such a little thing and since that … Continue reading →

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