Monthly Archives: May 2012

Pleasant Street

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

There was a book that came out in 1990 called “14,000 things to be happy about.” I still have it. It was like a little Bible of interesting words and phrases, all chosen to evoke happiness. I bought it because … Continue reading →

Posted in Today We Rest | Tagged home, linguistics, Lisbon Falls, Pleasant Street, Rockport, The Bible, The Dictionary, Uncle Bob | Comments Off

Friday Pillow Talk – Tea For Tomatoes

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

A lot of things conspired to disturb my peace and my sleep this week. It started on Tuesday night when I was walking to the laundry room here at the Chicken Coop Condo Complex. It was dark, I was carrying … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged DEET, Dennis & Callahan, LL Bean, ticks, tomatoes, WEEI | Comments Off

Potato Blosson Festival

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This is the first of my 12 little seed potatoes to sprout. They weighed about one pound in total before planting. A farmer I know has 500 pounds of potatoes to plant. He clearly knows what he’s doing.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged Buy Local, potato, Right Now, Wood Prairie Farm | 1 Comment

The Appendix Jinx

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Before I worked at my current Big Corporation, I worked at another Big Corporation seven miles up the road. My “cube” neighbor was a lot of fun; it wasn’t my favorite job, but having a good “cube” neighbor helped. During … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Writing | Tagged appendix, cube neighbors, daffodils, emergency appendectomy, Get Well Wishes, Macaroni and cheese, Southern Living | 4 Comments

Green(s) Day

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my sad duty to inform you that the Boston Celtics lost in game 2 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Semifinals series last night. This eliminates several interesting word plays using the words “green” and “greens.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Food | Tagged Boston Celtics, Buy Local, lettuce, Seacoast Eat Local, spinach, sunshine | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in Today We Rest | Tagged grateful, lawn chairs, lilacs, Mother's Day, pretty flowers, thank you | Comments Off

The Secret Garden

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I have one more garden. It’s a 10 foot by 10 foot garden in an undisclosed location. It’s a long story and it’s complicated. There’s a lot going on here. I’m not ready to talk about it yet.

Posted in Abundance | Tagged Community Gardens, dirt, pretty flowers, secret gardens, self-sufficiency | 1 Comment

Friday Pillow Talk – Running Through The Mist

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Today’s post won’t be about one of my crazy dreams. It’s really just about the dream I enter into when I sink down into the dirt of Uncle Bob’s garden. It feels like sacred ground. It’s hard to write about; … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged dreams, Germany, home, Kleinschwand, Lisbon Falls, Scarlett O'Hara, Uncle Bob | 1 Comment

My Dream Hoop House

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Old school, like me.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged Buy Local, Hoop house, Route 1 | Comments Off