Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

Bloggernot, Part One

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The other day at The Big Corporation, my friend Slim said “Hey! I liked Maiden Voyage.”  Her name isn’t really Slim, but it could be because she’s tall, slim, and pretty, just like a super model.  Think Gisele Bunchen without … Continue reading →

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Still Pleasant

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

In the fall of 2011, I put a political sign out on The Farm.  It stayed there until very recently; I don’t know if Uncle Bob took it down or if someone else did. There’s nothing controversial about this sign. … Continue reading →

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Wednesdays are for Gardening

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Back when the last breath of the Baby Boom was growing up, Prince Pasta suggested to our mothers that “Wednesday was Prince Spaghetti Day.”  Anthony!  Anthony!  Like everything else, Prince Pasta is no longer a “small pasta manufacturing company” located … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Number?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Once upon a time, human beings had very few numbers to memorize.  Sure, there was an occasional census, like when Quirinius was governor of Syria; Mary and Joseph made the trip to Bethlehem to be counted.  From my reading of … Continue reading →

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Maiden Voyage

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Several weeks ago, I took a car trip through the Berkshires to upstate New York.  In an earlier career, I spent some time in this part of the world; my goal had always been to get there as fast as … Continue reading →

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Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Blog readers might have thought Uncle Bob disappeared off the radar since I changed the blog’s domain name.  Fear not! He’s around.  Our garden is just sleeping in heavenly peace under a cozy blanket of snow. Cold winter afternoons are … Continue reading →

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The Bird of Paradise

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Not a follower of superstitions, I was surprised to learn there are many New Year’s food traditions which are thought to bring good luck.  Black-eyed peas, ring-shaped food, and pork all possess a certain something which makes them fortuitous dietary … Continue reading →

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The Rosemary

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

For new blog visitors, Thursday is my “Mimimalist” post.  One definition of “minimalist” is the adjective use, meaning “being or offering no more than what is required or essential.” This rosemary sprig came from a bush in the now-cold and … Continue reading →

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Tiny Steps

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Yesterday, one of my commenters, Wingnut on the Loose, suggested I had been taking liberties with my readers by writing about foolish things like growing a spine, crossing the road, and eating cold pizza and Junior Mints on New Year’s … Continue reading →

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Growing a Spine

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The last day of 2012 was a day like any other.  I drove to The Big Corporation, pecked at my papers, and walked at lunch.  Cherie Ripperton had the day off, so I walked alone. On the new office walking … Continue reading →

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