Monthly Archives: March 2013

Fooling Around with Food

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When developing a theme or a premise, a writer may reveal personal information which influences their opinion and affects their ability to be objective.  “For purposes of full disclosure” is a pleasant way to begin such a revelation.  When I … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Irish

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

As some of my readers may know, I’m not Irish. In a tip of the flat cap to the Irish, I picked up a “shake” at a giant hamburger chain; sadly, the minty beverage has been bastardized into a sorry … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of Valencia Tomatoes

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

A haunting novel, Rebecca, by Daphne du Maurier, begins with the following line: “Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.” A few months ago, I declared Wednesdays as “Tiny Steps Gardening Days” and committed to write about growing … Continue reading →

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Not my Tiara

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I worked in one of The Big Corporation’s satellite offices on Wednesday.  The cubicle I used belongs to someone who just had a big birthday; her tiara haunted me all day. I’m not close to 60, but it still made … Continue reading →

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Moxie Floats

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Last night was the fourth official meeting of the 2013 Moxie Festival Committee and I’m glad I’ve been able to attend all four.  Being part of clubs, committees, and organizations is an important staple of small town life because the … Continue reading →

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The Old Hundredth Squared

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Sunday at church, I sat next to Katie K., a young and talented singer.  I’ve heard her trained voice many times in the past 2 years, but I’ve never sung alongside her.  We opened our Trinity Hymnals and began singing … Continue reading →

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This Flower is not a Zombie

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Did I promise not to complain about the change from Standard Time to Daylight Savings Time?  No, I made no such promise. This travesty, foisted upon us by some bug collector who wanted more daylight to collect his specimens, wreaks … Continue reading →

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Time is Marching On

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Despite my past protestations about “sommerzeit,” time is marching on.  Joe Castiglione kept me company during my evening travels, the snow is melting, and my mother’s flowers continue to grow. If your travels bring you near Portland, Maine, consider a … Continue reading →

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Our Shared Grief

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Some of my blog readers know I am “new” to Facebook.  I resisted it for a long time and then I jumped in.  Because I am a Facebook ingénue, there are features of social media which befuddle me, particularly the … Continue reading →

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Newfangled for a Limited Time

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Once in a while, my mother falters in her commitment to healthy food. Even though she said she didn’t care for this particular flavor of Pringles and probably won’t buy them again, I’m not going to tell her about the … Continue reading →

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