Monthly Archives: October 2012

The Little White Halloween Dog

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

If I rummaged around my spare room long enough, I would find some pictures of my brother and I in our Halloween costumes, getting ready to walk around our neighborhood “Trick or Treating.” We had a route we always traveled; … Continue reading →

Posted in Talk of The Toile | Tagged Brattle Street, Decorator Show House, Halloween, Junior League of Boston, Longfellow House, Richard Henry Dana House | Comments Off

We’re Cool

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The last of the full moon is peaking through the clouds. I can hear the sea roaring here at The Coop, which is 200 farm girl paces from the ocean. I don’t always hear the sounds of the sea; in … Continue reading →

Posted in Weather and Seasons | Tagged Anger, Fear, Hurricane Sandy, Jim Baumer, peace | 3 Comments

The Cure for Fear

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The weather puppets have been screeching for a few days now about Hurricane Sandy. There was a news truck parked at North Hampton Beach State Park last night; it’s probably a good backdrop for a news puppet, with the wind … Continue reading →

Posted in Weather and Seasons | Tagged Fog of Fear, Hurricane Sandy, Robert Frost | 1 Comment

Hunter Moon Hurricane

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

October is almost over. Was there a full moon last night? If there was, it’s known as a “Hunter’s Moon” or a “Harvest Moon.” For some strange reason, I woke up this morning thinking of one of my farmer friends. … Continue reading →

Posted in Today We Rest | Tagged F. Scott Fitzgerald, Hunter Moon, Hurricane Sandy, October, The Great Gatsby | 4 Comments

When You’re Tall

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Saturday night is my 30th high school reunion. For no particular reason or maybe because I’m the tallest person on the reunion committee, I will be giving a few prepared remarks after the buffet and before we start dancing to … Continue reading →

Posted in Home | Tagged Class Reunions, Lisbon Greyhounds, Lisbon High School, Moxie Car Show, Wendell Berry, Yay! | 2 Comments

Morning Glories at Night

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

On a night walk, I found these morning glories. Everyone’s holding onto October as long as possible.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged Morning glory, night vision, October | Comments Off

Hurry Up, there’s No Huddle

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I don’t remember exactly when I started following NFL football. I went to football games in high school and college, mostly because I liked being outside in the fall, cheering and walking around. I didn’t understand football, though; it just … Continue reading →

Posted in Back to School | Tagged Bill Belichick, Boomer Esaison, Football as a metaphor for life, Gus Malzahn, Hurry-up, No-Huddle, Shannon Sharpe, Vince Lombardi | 5 Comments

Tea is Served

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

A large fly was buzzing around The Coop yesterday. It was one of those flies that come out on beautiful October days, stupid and heavy with fatigue from the changing temperatures. It swerved slowly around and I swatted it; it … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance | Tagged Maine, Moody's Diner, Morse Mountain, October Day Trips, Olsen House, Reid State Park | Comments Off

Bringing in the Wood

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

For the last ten or so years, I’ve helped my father bring in his winter wood. He and Uncle Bob cut and split it over on The Farm and then they bring it home in Uncle Bob’s old dump truck. … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Weather and Seasons | Tagged Hauling wood, Heating with wood, Jim Baumer, Raking leaves, Work as exercise | 4 Comments

The Patient Farmers

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

My friend Jaxon and I went to a farmer’s market yesterday. There were so many beautiful carrots; I bought a bunch from each farmer at the market. I planted some carrots this spring. Remember? The instructions were “be patient.” I … Continue reading →

Posted in Today We Rest | Tagged carrots, farmers, food security, Patience | Comments Off