Category Archives: Minimalist

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?

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Biscuit Lane

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I pass this sign every day on my way to and from work. I’ve wondered about Love Lane before; I’ve explored the romantic road in the Jeep, but as far as I could tell there was nothing particularly passionate about … Continue reading →

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Trying to Get the Football Feeling

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

My friend Slim’s family has Patriots’ season tickets.  She must know I’ve been in a sports funk lately because she offered me the tickets for tonight’s pre-season game. I’m going with Gwynsmum. This might be just what I need to … Continue reading →

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This is Not a Flower

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This is a digital image of a flower. The real Calendula flower, which can’t be touched or smelled through a screen or Tic Tac phone, is beautiful and fragrant. It’s easy to save its seeds. Try to remember that nothing … Continue reading →

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A Belated Happy Birthday

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Yesterday was my friend Faye’s birthday.  I carried her birthday card around with me and ran out of time to mail it. Click on the flower to read last year’s birthday blog wish to Faye. Happy, happy birthday and YAY … Continue reading →

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Like a Sunflower

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The first sunflower of the season. Oh!  Happy Day!

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Fireworks at Lady Pepperell’s House

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I forgot Hampton Beach was famous for its fireworks displays.  I took a walk last night during the “best show in town” and my mind kept wandering to the fireworks I had seen at Lady Pepperell’s House on Sunday. Lady … Continue reading →

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Next Spring

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

My porch pansies are starting to look listless.  Next spring, I’ll go back to geraniums. It must be this morning’s August in the air that has me thinking of next spring.

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The All-Drama Network

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

There is a flowering plant called the Smoke Bush; according to one garden writer it flourishes in June and July.  My personal observation of the Smoke Bush is that it peaks for no more than a day and then it’s … Continue reading →

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Take a Breath

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Uncle Bob’s string beans look good, don’t they? When I ask him what he thinks about the Japanese beetles that will soon be turning his healthy green leaves into Chantilly lace, he says “everyone has to eat.” He says that … Continue reading →

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