Category Archives: Slightly Off Topic

I got bupkis.

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Bupkis, a colorful Yiddish expression meaning – “I got nuthin’, nuthin’ of value, significance or substance. Here’s what I’m doing tonight, eating popcorn and drinking a beer while watching Predators (with Adrien Brody – it’s kinda hoaky but the original … 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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I’m convinced. God is most definitely a man.

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Julia Barrett

I arrived home terribly jet-lagged.  Hadn’t slept in nearly 48 hours.  Traveled for 12 of those 48.  Picked up the dog before the kennel closed ‘cuz hubby is out of town.  Washed all the bedding because I was terrified of … Continue reading →

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The Edge of the World.

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Hiked through the Maine woods above the cliffs to the farthest point east in the continental United States today – through bogs and forest and over rocky precipices.  Stood on the very edge of the world and waved to Tom … Continue reading →

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The trouble with vanity.

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Julia Barrett

You know the story of Narcissus, right?  In Greek mythology, Narcissus was a young hunter who was enamored of his own beauty.  One day he came upon a still pool of clear water.  Bending over to drink from the pool, … Continue reading →

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