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Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer
Talk of the Toile – The Chicken Coop Tour
Regular readers of this blog know I live in a 750 square foot condo 200 yards from the Atlantic Ocean; an added bonus is the See Mint pond outside my front door. I am not complaining; I try to be … Continue reading
Posted in Talk of The Toile
Tagged 1956 Thunderbird, Chicken Coop Tour, Decorator Show House, Junior League of Boston, Rye Conservation Commission
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Little Cash Stash
I know a dollar isn’t what it used to be, but it’s a good idea to keep a few bills in your car for emergencies. The little strawberry stand on the way home is an emergency. They don’t take Visa, … Continue reading
Posted in Minimalist
Tagged cash only, emergency stash, strawberries
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Challenges
It’s hip to talk about challenges. Sometimes, economic decline is called an “economic challenge.” A marriage ends and friends say it was a “relationship challenge.” Thankfully, I’m not having an economic or relationship challenge right now, but I will admit … Continue reading
Posted in Just Writing
Tagged archery, bow and arrow, country boys, Junior League of Boston, Mount Washington, Robin Hood
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French Breakfast Radishes for Cedric Maxwell
After a remarkably novel NBA playoff run, Boston’s beloved Celtics were eliminated on Saturday night. I jumped on the basketball bandwagon in March, mostly because I like talking basketball with my brother and my nephew. I also enjoy listening to … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking and Food
Tagged Boston Celtics, Cedric Maxwell, French Breakfast Radishes, Jim Baumer, Mark Baumer, NBA, WEEI
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LOOK…
(The basic facts of this story are true. Some of the names and details have been changed to protect the innocent. The details that were changed are in italics.) Friendship is hard to understand; it is equally hard to maintain … Continue reading
Posted in Just Writing
Tagged being alone, coming up alongside each other, friends, the real deal, volunteer work
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Do Not Disturb
When we are growing up, we see our parents as parents. We may see them this way our entire lives and that is rightly so. They will always be our parents. Sometimes, I still see my parents as rigid disciplinarians. … Continue reading
Posted in Home
Tagged anniversary, Helen Baumer, Herman Baumer, Motel Four, parents as people
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Talk Of The Toile
Last night was my “coiffure night.” I wanted my hair to look good for Game 6 of the NBA semi-finals. The best part about having my hair done, though, is spending time with my friend and stylist, Tracey. She’s wise … Continue reading
Posted in Talk of The Toile
Tagged beautification, coiffure, Decorator Show House, Dimond Library, Fernanda Bourlot, Junior League of Boston, toile
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Flying The Coop
I’m thinking of selling my chicken coop-sized condo. My kitchen is painted yellow with red trim. I do not have grass growing on my ceiling; ceramic roosters are optional.
Cute Little Everything
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
Posted in Just Writing
Tagged Boston Celtics, coffee, little, sparrows, Words
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Tootsie Roll Candy
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
Posted in Garden Chic
Tagged Decorator Show House, Elizabeth Tyminski, The Junior League of Boston, The Potter Estate, Tootsie Roll Candy
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