Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

Something’s Not Right

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Sometimes I type fast.  Most of the time, actually.  But my netbook is old and slow and I’ve not successfully replaced it with something better. It acts up, it slows down.  I keep typing fast.  Sometimes, the great eyes of … Continue reading →

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Counting Candles

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Handy’s father, Marcel, turns 98 today.  We celebrated his birthday yesterday; five of Handy’s six siblings were there.  (His youngest brother lives in California and couldn’t make it.) Marcel was born just after the first world war ended, he joined … Continue reading →

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Red Leaf Lettuce

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The other day, I got an e-mail from my friend Shelley.  She asked if I’d ever blogged about The Christmas Tree Shops and the mother lode of junk they sell.  I scratched my head.  I knew I’d blogged about it … Continue reading →

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Broken Celery Stalks

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Last Monday, I broke my vintage celery stalk spoon rest.  I’d had it for a long, long time; from at least the early 90’s when you could find mid-century domestic pottery at church bazaars and holiday craft fairs. I was … Continue reading →

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Vintage Voters

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I worked my first presidential election on Tuesday.  It was a long day; my fellow poll workers and I arrived at 6:15 a.m. and stayed until the town clerk transmitted the final vote counts to state election officials at 11:45 … Continue reading →

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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 →

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The X of Time

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

In January of this year, one of my “resolutions” was to read twice as much as I read in 2015.  It wouldn’t be hard, really, since I only read 12 books in 2015.  But reading requires time; there is an … Continue reading →

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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.

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Playing Hooky

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The other day, while using the internet, I saw this: “Quick!  Name the last time you played hooky.  If you can’t remember, you’re probably overdue.” Insert annoyed groaning sound here.  I can’t quickly remember the last time I played “hooky.”  … Continue reading →

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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 →

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