Monthly Archives: June 2012

Cute Little Everything

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I have a bad habit.  I use the word “little” to describe everything.  If I see a striking old house I’ll say “what a pretty little house” even though it’s at least 3,000 square feet.  I might see a plate … Continue reading →

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Tootsie Roll Candy

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s ironic that I wrote about preparing for the Apocalypse yesterday because when I got to work, I had a hissing tire that was flat by the time I finished calling the auto club.  Had the “you know what” hit … Continue reading →

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Five Things I Learned While Preparing For The Apocalypse

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

In 2008, I became convinced the world was going to end.  I remember standing outside my office, talking to my friend in Boston on my cell phone, asking her what was happening to the stock market.  I was afraid. I … Continue reading →

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Exponential Rain

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It rained a lot last night; I wish I had a cistern to collect all the rain that came down.  Until I build my ultimate water catchment system, the three barrels at Uncle Bob’s will have to do. I planted … Continue reading →

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Rabbit, Rabbit

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When I was little, someone suggested that saying “Rabbit, Rabbit” when I first woke up on the first day of the month would ensure good luck for the entire month.  Or was it just “rabbit?”  Maybe it was “wood chuck.”  … Continue reading →

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