Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

No Matter What

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I can’t quite believe it but the Red Sox have been on a tear since Friday, May 11, 2012.  They’ve won 9 out of 12 games and although I can’t take credit for their success, I was at the game … Continue reading →

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Chive Cheerleaders

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Chives are funny little perennial herbs.  They were the first signs of life at The Hampton Victory Garden this winter, remember?  It’s hard to believe, but the green part of the chive plant has now grown up and the chives … Continue reading →

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Crazy For Carrots

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I love local food.  Some people might call me a locavore.  I’m not a member of the slow food movement per se, but I think smaller and closer is better when it comes to the foods I eat.  I try … Continue reading →

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Pleasant Street

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

There was a book that came out in 1990 called “14,000 things to be happy about.”  I still have it.  It was like a little Bible of interesting words and phrases, all chosen to evoke happiness.  I bought it because … Continue reading →

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Friday Pillow Talk – Tea For Tomatoes

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

A lot of things conspired to disturb my peace and my sleep this week.  It started on Tuesday night when I was walking to the laundry room here at the Chicken Coop Condo Complex.  It was dark, I was carrying … Continue reading →

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Potato Blosson Festival

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This is the first of my 12 little seed potatoes to sprout.  They weighed about one pound in total before planting.  A farmer I know has 500 pounds of potatoes to plant.  He clearly knows what he’s doing.

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The Appendix Jinx

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Before I worked at my current Big Corporation, I worked at another Big Corporation seven miles up the road.  My “cube” neighbor was a lot of fun; it wasn’t my favorite job, but having a good “cube” neighbor helped.  During … Continue reading →

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Green(s) Day

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my sad duty to inform you that the Boston Celtics lost in game 2 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Semifinals series last night.  This eliminates several interesting word plays using the words “green” and “greens.”  … Continue reading →

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Herman’s Hammer

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

A few years ago, a country AND western singer recorded a song called “The House That Built Me” and sometimes I would hear it and be all “boo hoo; that is a sad song.”  (Why are country AND western songs … Continue reading →

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Opening Day

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Yes, I know it’s Mother’s Day; everyone will be blogging about Mother’s Day today.  Since she has agreed to be mentioned on this blog, my mother makes regular dramatic appearances.  I’m grateful for her influence in my life.  Thank you, … Continue reading →

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