Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

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

Sock Puppet

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Uncle Bob and I don’t have many things in common; sure, we like digging around in the garden and we like spending time on The Farm, but we are different in our approach to life. Uncle Bob is “laid back” … Continue reading →

Posted in Back to School | Tagged cleaning tips, control top hose, old socks, recycling | 6 Comments

A Few More Sacred Flowers

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Time is running out for beautiful flowers here in New England. A different beauty will replace this. Enjoy this beautiful day.

Posted in Today We Rest | Tagged Beauty, flowers, peace | Comments Off

Twerk My Fire

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

A note from the blog “hostess:” Today’s blog is a “guest post” by Reggie Black. Reggie, after conducting extensive genealogical research, discovered he’s descended from the Livingstone clan. I suggested he hyphenate; he flatly refused. Even without a hyphen, Reggie … Continue reading →

Posted in Reggie Black | Tagged college industrial complex, Federal Reserve, inflation, Jimmy Kimmel, Livingstone I presume, MERS scandal | Comments Off

Hamburger Bel Air

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m glad I didn’t have to stage a hunger strike to get some carpentry work done at my condominium. I wonder if that’s grass-fed beef?

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged Chevy Bel Air, hunger strikes | 1 Comment