Category Archives: humor

Monday Morning Ear Worms.

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Julia Barrett

I’m aware that many bloggers post a Monday Morning music meme.  I’ve never done it.  I have pretty eclectic tastes in music.  Love classical, jazz, blues, swing, old-school rock (i.e. in the vein of Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis), … Continue reading →

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An homage to my husband…

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Julia Barrett

We’ve been apart for 18 days, which is the longest we’ve been separated since the kids were little. Here’s what he’ll come home to…. The aroma of his favorite fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies. Homemade egg pasta with a pesto I … Continue reading →

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Travels with Julia!

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Julia Barrett

I hate referring to myself in the third person almost as much as I hate ticks, however… So, now that my jet-lag is resolving – albeit slowly – I admit I’m in love with the state of Maine, especially Red’s … Continue reading →

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So how do you like your heroes?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Julia Barrett

With a side of grits?  Hashbrowns?  Bacon?  Ham?  On whole wheat toast? The subject came up between hubby and myself when I read a post about why men should read romance and women, thrillers.  I read both, duh, in addition … Continue reading →

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Guilty As Charged! Or why you don’t want to sit near me in a coffee house.

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Julia Barrett

I’ve been eavesdropping and stereotyping.  Hanging head in shame… So I was working at Starbucks because hubby was working from home and he takes up all the bandwidth and I was sitting next to this handsome German guy – I … Continue reading →

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