Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

Knock Knock

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Knock Knock. Who’s there? Bulldozer. Bulldozer who? Bulldozer here to knock your beach house down.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged Captain Kangaroo, Mr. Moose, tearing things down, the religion of progress, worst knock knock joke ever | Comments Off

Too Big for their Britches

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

My tomato seedlings are getting too big for their britches. It’s time to repot them. Once seedlings start growing and getting their “true” leaves, it’s time to transfer them to bigger pots. There are thousands of blogs and websites with … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Food, Farmers | Tagged consumption, potting up tomatoes, production, repotting tomatoes | 1 Comment

72 Years Ago Today

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m not very good at internet research. I can put words into a search engine and find a few things, but I know there is a whole science to finding information that goes beyond a basic search. There are reliable … Continue reading →

Posted in Home | Tagged A better country, Citizenship, Germany, Hebrews 11:16 | 2 Comments

Jackie Bradley, Jr., Jackie Bradley, Jr.

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I haven’t been paying attention to the activities at Jet Blue Park in Fort Myers, Florida. That’s “Fenway South” for the uninitiated. True, WEEI is piped into my right ear at least four hours per day and I hear the … Continue reading →

Posted in Weather and Seasons | Tagged April Fool's Jokes, Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Dave O'Brien, Here we go again, Jackie Bradley Jr., Joe Castiglione, Lou Merloni | 7 Comments

Old Faithful

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The crocuses at Motel Four survived the weather. I knew they would. They’re old but faithful and it’s warm against the foundation of The Motel.

Posted in Today We Rest | Tagged Easter, Spring flowers | 1 Comment

Driving home from work today, I noticed several signs posted at different intersections for a “Helicopter Egg Drop.” This isn’t the first time I’ve seen these signs in the past few years. Helicopters are noisy and interesting; they make me … Continue reading →

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer | 1 Comment

Among my Souvenirs

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I have small collections of old things. I wonder when these “mouvenirs” will start getting old? Or should I say “older.”

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged 1935, Better Homes & Gardens, moving, souvenirs | 2 Comments

The Yo-Yo of Hubbard Hall

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

If I had a Tee Vee, I would know there were at least two programs about people who can’t throw things out. I’ve overheard my coworkers in the lunchroom talking about these shows as they wait for their Pepperidge Farm … Continue reading →

Posted in Back to School | Tagged Dire Straits, juvenilia, laws of thermodynamics, tomato seedings, University of Maine at Orono | 1 Comment

The Show Must Go On

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

What is it about Sunday afternoons? Is it the dreaded glance at a pile of untouched papers on the table corner that provokes anxiety? Or is it the realization that in less than twelve hours, it will be Monday morning … Continue reading →

Posted in Experiments and Challenges | Tagged change is difficult, Clara Harnden-Desjardins School of Dance, moving, when dreams become reality | 2 Comments

We’re Not Planting Peas Today

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I wonder where I got the notion that people planted peas on Palm Sunday? Carlin peas are eaten on the Sunday prior to Palm Sunday in parts of Northern England, but I can find no reference to planting peas at … Continue reading →

Posted in Today We Rest | Tagged Carlin peas, Palm Sunday, planting peas, snow | Comments Off