Monthly Archives: January 2016

In the Stacks

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

One of my blog readers tells me she goes into “hermit” mode in January.  Jaxon says “it’s the most depressing month of the year.” Well! The library stacks are a good place to isolate in this “most depressing month of … Continue reading →

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And…We’re…Off!

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I took my aluminum tree down yesterday, first taking off the sparkly beads, then the vintage ornaments.  Finally, I removed the “tree branches” and placed all but one in the original brown paper tubes.  As a random “collector” of old … Continue reading →

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The Yawn in Review

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Let’s briefly pause and contemplate the numerous “Year in Review” articles that form and multiply in the weeks leading up to today.  Much like roadside garbage, where only the most committed dumpster diver will pull over and examine the merits, … Continue reading →

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