Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

Nancy Reggae

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Nancy Reagan died this past Sunday; she’ll be buried today following a funeral service at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.  Much has been written about the … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Last night I dreamed I lost my wallet in Dunn Hall at the University of Maine.  It’s not a dorm anymore, but it was in “my day.” Thank goodness it was only in my dreams that I lost it.  And … Continue reading →

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The Racing Heartbeat of Deadlines

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m on deadline this morning.  Click on the picture of Lady Alone Traveler in another lifetime for a little “remember when.” Handy from another lifetime looks cute, too, doesn’t he?

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The End of the Jeep Era

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

While running errands the other day, I noticed my Jeep’s heater wasn’t working very well.  From the parking lot of Bisson’s Meat Market, I texted Handy and he met me at the house a few hours later.  He put some … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Handy!

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This is an early morning image, the light is not so good. Handy told me that his mother, Evelyn, would make a Boston Cream Pie for his birthday.  I bet it was a special day at his childhood home. Happy … Continue reading →

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A Sweet Start

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I did not watch the 88th Annual Academy Awards last night.  I went to only one movie in the last 12 months, an independent film.  It didn’t win any awards.  I have nothing further to say about the winners and … Continue reading →

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A Voice of Maine

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

My brother and I talk about writing.  We attend book signings of local authors; we read books and feature articles written by Maine writers.  We ask each other “what are the credentials for being considered a Maine writer?”  How long … Continue reading →

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We’re Not All Related

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I spent a day in the St. John Valley, collecting stories in the middle of a steady February snow. I know we’re not all related, but sometimes the six degrees of AYUH is a little unnerving. I’ll tell you about … Continue reading →

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48 Hours

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

If you live here in Maine, you may be familiar with the Maine Media Collective.  They publish several Maine-centric magazines, like Maine. The Magazine® and MaineHome+Design.  The Brand Company is also part of the “collective” but it’s not to be … Continue reading →

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It Boasts of Great Things

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I wonder what my brother is writing about this morning, over there across the river.  The man with the big yellow pompadour, the pontiff, the woman in a yellow pantsuit barking like a dog, or some other image promoted as … Continue reading →

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