Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

AM2B

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The other day I got an e-mail from a gastronomic scholar, requesting information about the Moxie Recipe Contest.  Who knew a person could get a Master’s degree in gastronomy from a program co-founded by Jacques Pepin and Julia Child?  Maybe … Continue reading →

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Frosty’s Donut Barn

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m sad when a barn isn’t a barn anymore. The loss is tolerable if they’re selling local donuts.

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Tweet This

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

What is Twitter? The noun and verb forms of the word “twitter” sit in my Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary between the words “twitch” and “twixt.” I like the noun form best: A trembling agitation: quiver, A small tremulous intermittent sound … Continue reading →

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The New England Snow Coma

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I woke up this morning to a bit of the white stuff on The Jeep.  It’s on the roads, too.  A late winter storm it is and I’m not going to make too much out of it.  I’m going to … Continue reading →

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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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