Category Archives: Minimalist

Let Freedom Ring

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

There is a small airport in North Hampton, New Hampshire aptly called the Hampton Airfield. It is the domain of hobby pilots, from what I have observed on sunny Sunday afternoons. Yesterday I took an early evening walk along the … Continue reading →

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged fireworks, Herman's Fireworks, I'm going to work today, Independence Day, The Red Baron, who moderates your freedom? | Comments Off

Oh, Snap!

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’ve posted a picture of this chair before. This past weekend I noticed it wasn’t in its usual place, but I thought Uncle Bob had moved it to mow the lawn. Then Uncle Bob came out and confessed. He told … Continue reading →

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged Amish snap peas, pregnant peas, the last post about peas, Uncle Bob at rest | Comments Off

Calling Hilda Taylor

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When I stopped by Hilda’s house the other day, I noticed this interesting “planter.” It’s either a recycled pallet or something she built, but I hope Hilda will honor my blog with a comment of instruction so we will all … Continue reading →

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged groovy stuff, Hilda Taylor, repurposed things, use it up, waste not want not | 2 Comments

Not All Broken Things Are Garbage

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Sometimes, I dig up things in Uncle Bob’s garden. I’ve asked both he and my father if they remember ever burying garbage in the garden but they say this never happened. Still, whenever I dig up a little broken thing, … Continue reading →

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged "be good to each other", Imago Dei | 2 Comments

Worth Waiting For, Part Two

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I found a pleasant surprise on the Post Road yesterday. Finally!

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged first strawberries of the season, I am grateful, little fruit and vegetable stands | 2 Comments

Worth Waiting For

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s almost time for strawberries. These sweet and delicious signs of summer are worth waiting for.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged Almost June, strawberries, summer | 2 Comments

Uncle Bob Says

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Uncle Bob says if we don’t have it in the barn or the shed, we probably don’t need it. Uncle Bob is usually right.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged another nail in my heart, Number 13, Prince Albert's in the can, Stuff, What we need | Comments Off

Apple Blossom Time

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

One day in May… …in my vintage avocado green bathroom. Bei Mir Bist Du Schön.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged I'm vintage, The Andrews Sisters, Working for the yahn-kee dollah | 3 Comments

Freak Flags Flying

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I drive down the idyllic Sea Road in Rye Beach almost every day. Yesterday I noticed this adornment on one of the houses. Here’s my caption for the picture: “I went to a charity event and as the high bidder … Continue reading →

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged Boston Red Sox, Those crazy rich people!, World Flag Day | Comments Off

Stuck with Four Freshmen

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

There are worse things in life than having four freshmen stuck in a car CD player. With the help of The Four Freshmen, I kicked my sports talk radio addiction. The day is not long enough to tell the whole … Continue reading →

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged Four Freshmen, Music can change your life, WEEI | Comments Off