Monthly Archives: September 2013

Helen-istic

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

My mother is practically perfect. If I read this blog post to her, she’ll laugh and then she’ll say “don’t write that. People in town will think it’s true.” It is true; she’s almost perfect. I’m convinced that the key … Continue reading →

Posted in Experiments and Challenges | Tagged a mother's wisdom, handling what life gives you, managing transitions | 6 Comments

Such Sweet Sorrow

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Let’s see. A long post about the accumulation of stuff or a farewell to a favorite summer place? Today is the last day of The Dairy Maid for the season. Sweetness and sorrow.

Posted in Today We Rest | Tagged small towns, soft serve ice cream, the end of summer | Comments Off

Taken in by Sham

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s the final push of moving here at the condominium. My good friend Jaxon will come tonight to help me move ten big pieces into a U-Haul. I’ll strip the sheets and blankets off my bed this morning and fold … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged Baumer's Barber Shop, family, forgiveness, friends, J.P McEvoy, Richard Baumer, The Buzza Co. Inc. | 1 Comment

Half-a-Burger

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Sometimes, even plastic hamburgers look good. Half a burger is better than none, as long as it’s grass-fed.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged grass-fed beef, hamburgers, Portsmouth | Comments Off

Not Quite Manderley

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

“Last night I dreamt I went to Manderly again…Scattered here and again amidst this jungle growth I would recognize shrubs that had been land-marks in our time, things of culture and of grace, hydrangeas whose blue heads had been famous. … Continue reading →

Posted in Hampton Victory Garden | Tagged Bloom where you were born, Community Garden Coordinator needed in Hampton, Community Gardens, Going home, Hampton, no pictures today, voluntary action | 2 Comments

The Team of Troublemakers

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Herman the German (my father) and Uncle Bob (his brother) have an interesting relationship. My father is four years older; Uncle Bob is “the baby.” My grandparents kept a cow until “the baby” went to high school and I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Home | Tagged Bob Baumer, Calendula, Chummy's MidTown Diner, Herman Baumer, Holy Family Church, Lisbon Falls, mixed greens, the end of the garden, The Worumbo Mill | 4 Comments

Not a Honey Boo Boo

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I didn’t have very good luck growing melons this year, but this one was delicious. Honeydew do grow in Maine. Ayuh.

Posted in Today We Rest | Tagged honeydew melon, I don't have a Tee Vee | Comments Off

The Cake Topper

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’ve been sorting through some old papers and albums for a few weeks. On Labor Day, I sifted through two boxes of photographs and ephemera. Back in “those days” cameras and photography were different; the likelihood of a poor picture … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged divorce, Little Jackson Mountain, marriage, Tumbledown Mountain, wedding cake | 4 Comments

Tiny Kale

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I was experimenting with kale seeds and some potting soil one day in early August. It worked. Send in the Mums.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged google glass won't be able to grow food, kale, porch plants | Comments Off

Vines Around My Heart

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Here in New England, everything green and growing is now ripe and rotting. While Wednesday has always been “Tiny Steps Gardening Day” there hasn’t been much to report. The garlic has been pulled, sunflowers are toppling over, and lone green … Continue reading →

Posted in Reggie Black | Tagged Black-eyed Susan, kibbled tomatoes, Native Florida vines, permaculture, zone 9 | 2 Comments