Monthly Archives: October 2012

Two Pounds of Inspiration

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The Mount Washington Observatory reported a light dusting of snow late Sunday night.  The altitude at The Observatory is significantly higher than the altitude of my gardens; I think I have some time to finish cleaning up before the snow … Continue reading →

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Lumbering Around

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I had a “Class Reunion” meeting on Friday night and then something else suddenly came up, so I had no choice but to call The Motel and find out if my mother could open for a last minute reservation.  She … Continue reading →

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Off With His Head

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know I have a slight addiction to sports talk radio.  I’ve tried “radio fasts” and “mental dental floss,” but at the end of the day, I’ve only managed to cobble together … Continue reading →

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Support Your Local Pumpkin

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

One of our neighbors near The Farm grew a bunch of pumpkins this year.  I bought one. Support your local pumpkin!

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Into The October

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When I was in college in the early 1980’s, I kept a journal.  There was always something about October at the University of Maine at Orono that made me both sad and happy; I wrote the phrase “into the October” … Continue reading →

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Brassica Oleracea

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

One of the new things I grew this year was Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea, for Latin-speaking gardeners).  As with most things I’ve tried in the garden, I didn’t really know what I was doing; but I learn best through trial and … Continue reading →

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Silencio

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

On a few occasions, I’ve mentioned the fact that I do not have a Tee Vee.  It’s been a long time; maybe since 1999.  In the beginning, it was a financial choice.  Over time, it became a personal choice. Many … Continue reading →

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