Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

Five Things I Learned While Preparing For The Apocalypse

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

In 2008, I became convinced the world was going to end.  I remember standing outside my office, talking to my friend in Boston on my cell phone, asking her what was happening to the stock market.  I was afraid. I … Continue reading →

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Exponential Rain

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It rained a lot last night; I wish I had a cistern to collect all the rain that came down.  Until I build my ultimate water catchment system, the three barrels at Uncle Bob’s will have to do. I planted … Continue reading →

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Rabbit, Rabbit

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When I was little, someone suggested that saying “Rabbit, Rabbit” when I first woke up on the first day of the month would ensure good luck for the entire month.  Or was it just “rabbit?”  Maybe it was “wood chuck.”  … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Even Have To Click My Heels

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When it’s a Thursday that feels like last Monday and a friend from home sends me a remarkable picture of a place I love, what else can I do but sigh and wipe a little tear from my eye. Photo … Continue reading →

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You Might Have To Get Your Hands Dirty

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Yesterday was a London-like foggy day here on the Seacoast of New Hampshire.  A light mist fell; anyone with naturally curly hair (like Frieda from “The Peanuts”) had a battle to maintain a sleek and smooth coiffure (like Jackie Oh!) … Continue reading →

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The Treadmill

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Last week, I attended a 3 day conference.  I sat down, sat some more, had lunch and then sat down again.  I was not able to move and groove around as I like to do.  By Thursday morning, I felt … Continue reading →

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Mowing The Lawn

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When I got home on Saturday, I noticed the lawn was long.  We’ve had a lot of rain and the grass just keeps on growing.  I asked my father if he would like me to mow the lawn; after all, … Continue reading →

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We Are Going Home

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Saturday was a big day.  My 30 tomato plants made the trip from the Coop to Uncle Bob’s.  Today will be a big day of planting.  No rest and  no barbecues. I remember talking with Uncle Bob about tomatoes in … Continue reading →

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Friday Pillow Talk – Yard Sales Cause Accidents

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This Friday, I have no goofy dreams to report and no crank phone calls to repeat.  I’m just going to pontificate from my pillow.  Today’s pompous pontification – yard sales cause accidents. Here in New England, the “seasons” as we … Continue reading →

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You Call Them Weeds

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I call them rebels, yelling “Don’t tread on me!”

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