Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

How to Survive the Coming…Whatever

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

As I wrote on Monday, I had no plans to watch or listen to what was called the presidential “debate” on Wednesday evening.  The news chatter surrounding this media debacle, appropriately staged in Las Vegas, suggested the event would give … Continue reading →

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Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Since we last met at this electronic outpost, New England’s temperatures fluctuated up and down and two things happened.  First, we had a killing frost that turned the morning glories into mourning glories and I’ve begun the sad job of … Continue reading →

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Three Beautiful Words

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s been a strange week here at the house.  The light, its amount and strength, seems to decrease more than a little each day.  Sitting out on the porch, even wrapped in blankets, is futile. The world outside my figurative … Continue reading →

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Retreating into Autumn

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

We didn’t think Leo Kottke would sell out Rockland’s Strand Theatre; he did and we had to hustle like panhandlers before the show to get our seats. We agreed if only one ticket was to be had, it would be … Continue reading →

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The Decline of the West

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Last night, Handy and I sat on the screen porch in our usual spots.  The setting sun dragged the temperature down and we wrapped up in knitted blankets.  (Is it still politically correct to call a “knitted throw” an “Afghan … Continue reading →

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The Crimson and the Gold

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

On Friday, I indulged myself in the purchase of a very small parcel of land that runs along Baumer’s Field.  In reading the warranty deed, I noticed it mentioned my paternal grandfather three times, particularly “along land of said Leo … Continue reading →

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The Aging of Aquarius

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

A “story” came out a few days ago stating NASA “changed” the signs of the zodiac.  It’s a difficult story to “fact check” without Lester Holt sitting by my side.  (Lester was a Pisces, but now he’s an Aquarius, for … Continue reading →

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In the Light of Day

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Sunday after church, Handy and I went to pick up a piece of furniture I bought at an estate sale on Saturday.  It ended up being 5 pieces of furniture, actually, and once we were finished moving everything into the … Continue reading →

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The Threads of Time

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

In the last few weeks, I’ve mentioned the feature I was writing on Museum L/A’s latest exhibition “Covering the Nation:  The Art of the Bates Bedspread.”  I interviewed the guest curator and the museum’s executive director; both of them provided … Continue reading →

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The Last of the Glads

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

What’s your favorite procrastination technique? Surely, you’re not one of those people who never indulge in the dreaded habit?  Congratulations if you are.  Me, I’ll do any other productive thing to avoid something daunting.  I’ll balance my checkbook to the … Continue reading →

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