Category Archives: Minimalist

The Wish Bowl

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This was the “wish bowl” at the Chinese New Year Dim Sum. I wish I didn’t feel like I was 100 years old.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged | Comments Off on The Wish Bowl

Bright Shiny Objects

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Something about this “wreath” caught my eye, but today I’m having buyer’s remorse. Bright, shiny object syndrome.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged | 4 Comments

Be Gone!

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

There is a story in Greek mythology of a king.  King Augeas was famous for his stables full of cattle.  You might say he was the “cattle baron” of his mythological time. Oddly enough, for a king with a wealth … Continue reading →

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged | 2 Comments

Healthy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s hard for me to believe this is my third Halloween here at the old white house. No pumpkins this year and no chocolate, either.  I’m handing out three different types of “energy bars.” The leftovers will be more useful.

Posted in Minimalist, Weather and Seasons | Tagged | Comments Off on Healthy Halloween!

Like an Accordian

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I fell asleep on the couch last night, folded up like an accordion while reading.  My library book, Kenneth Roberts’ Arundel, is due on Wednesday. The book takes place primarily in October, 1775 with winter suddenly folding into history’s autumn … Continue reading →

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Since we last met at this electronic outpost, New England’s temperatures fluctuated up and down and two things happened.  First, we had a killing frost that turned the morning glories into mourning glories and I’ve begun the sad job of … Continue reading →

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo

Retreating into Autumn

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

We didn’t think Leo Kottke would sell out Rockland’s Strand Theatre; he did and we had to hustle like panhandlers before the show to get our seats. We agreed if only one ticket was to be had, it would be … Continue reading →

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged , | 3 Comments

The Crimson and the Gold

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

On Friday, I indulged myself in the purchase of a very small parcel of land that runs along Baumer’s Field.  In reading the warranty deed, I noticed it mentioned my paternal grandfather three times, particularly “along land of said Leo … Continue reading →

Posted in Minimalist | 3 Comments

In the Light of Day

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Sunday after church, Handy and I went to pick up a piece of furniture I bought at an estate sale on Saturday.  It ended up being 5 pieces of furniture, actually, and once we were finished moving everything into the … Continue reading →

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

The Last of the Glads

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

What’s your favorite procrastination technique? Surely, you’re not one of those people who never indulge in the dreaded habit?  Congratulations if you are.  Me, I’ll do any other productive thing to avoid something daunting.  I’ll balance my checkbook to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged | Comments Off on The Last of the Glads