Monthly Archives: October 2013

Nowhere Wednesdays

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I was thinking about calling Wednesdays “Go Nowhere Wednesdays” because I’d like to have one day a week that I don’t drive my Jeep. It’s dangerous to say “always” and “every.” Something might suddenly come up. I didn’t drive my … Continue reading →

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged a simpler life, country life, going nowhere, Maine she said was the name of her star | Comments Off

Local Laundry

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Washing clothes has a long tradition. Before the Industrial Revolution, women would take clothes to the river and rely on the water’s motion to agitate the dirt out. Instruments of agitation included bats and sticks; how very violent! I found … Continue reading →

Posted in Experiments and Challenges | Tagged Agren's Appliance, coin-operated laundromats, Lisbon Historical Society, Main Street Laundry | Comments Off

The Absurd Routines of Life

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Back when I lived at The Coop, I had a certain morning routine that involved getting up early and spending some quiet time reading and writing. I’d post my blog, do paperwork, and drink coffee. Then, I’d start my morning … Continue reading →

Posted in Experiments and Challenges | Tagged drinking water, routines, working from home | 3 Comments

All Roads Lead to Home

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I rode my bicycle to Uncle Bob’s yesterday. It took twenty-two minutes. He was putting tools in his truck, on his way to The Farm to work on the tractor-hauling trailer. I got a little nervous and asked if he … Continue reading →

Posted in Today We Rest | Tagged Gratitude, home, life isn't always easy, tractors, transitions | 2 Comments

This is Only a Test

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I was listening to the radio the other day and heard the strange automated croaking of the Emergency Alert System signal. Growing up, it was called the Emergency Broadcast System and this series of sounds signaled one of two things: … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Pillow Talk | Tagged Civil Defense, emergencies, political theatre | Comments Off

Men and Women Working

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Every time I drive north over the Piscataqua River Bridge into Maine, I pass a sign that says “Welcome to Maine, The Way Life Should Be.” Directly beneath it is a smaller sign that says “Open For Business.” It always … Continue reading →

Posted in Experiments and Challenges | Tagged Fairpoint Communications, IBEW, living a local life, Paul LePage, the real business of life, Time Warner | 2 Comments

Thursday on Wednesday

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This would be a good picture to use when I’m unable to get a full length blog post up. Time Warner is coming today to install some super dooper business class Internet service. We’ll see how that goes. Until then… … Continue reading →

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged Time Warner, typing on a tiny phone, Waiting for technology | Comments Off

Dinner Plate Dahlias

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

My mother and I took a trip up to the Aubuchon this weekend; we were looking for a spring rod so I could hang a curtain. We got some fine service while we were there, too. I don’t think there … Continue reading →

Posted in Experiments and Challenges | Tagged creating order out of chaos, dinner plate dahlias, dishes, do it now, getting organized, moving, procrastination | 2 Comments

Peace Somewhere

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s peaceful in the woods at dusk. It’s a good place to stop and rest.

Posted in Today We Rest | Tagged the cross, the forest, woodcarving | 2 Comments