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Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer
Beanie’s Bars
Since the announcement of my retirement, some of my colleagues at work have asked me “what are you going to write a book about?” Many of my work mates live in Canada and I wanted to be articulate. I had … Continue reading
Anyway, Writing
I suppose it’s natural to call the question-and-answer pitter-patter between human and large language model (trained by Google, TM) a “conversation.” Although there is no coffee or carefully carved brownies, I admit to having “conversations” with Gemini. Or Copilot. Or … Continue reading
Posted in Just Writing
Tagged Flux Restaurant, Gemini, green bean casserole, Jason LaVerdiere
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That Was The Worst Christmas Ever
On December 17, 2020, I started a blog post with the title “That Was The Worst Christmas Ever.” I never posted it. I haven’t posted anything since December 7, 2020. A lot has happened since then and I’d like to … Continue reading
Posted in Just Writing
Tagged #Christmas, #mycamerasucks, #startingover
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Manitowoc Calling
For the last three weeks, I’ve received an unknown call on my cell phone. The call comes in at the same time every day, but I never answer it. Manitowoc Calling. That’s what I think every time I see it … Continue reading
Posted in Just Writing
Tagged Aluminum Specialty Company, Evergleam, Evergleams on Eighth, Falco, Manitowoc, Vienna Calling
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Apfelmus Uber Alles
“Applesauce for Everyone.” That was the title of a Cook’s Illustrated magazine article in their “Fall Harvest Recipes” special edition. Publishers are still publishing magazines and twice in the last year, I’ve impulsively thrown Cook’s Illustrated on the conveyor belt behind … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking and Food
Tagged apples, Applesauce, Cook's Illustrated, Maine, Marjorie Standish, Thanksgiving 2020
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Pour Me a Glass of That, Buddy
The verb “collaborate” is popular today. It’s primary definition, according to Merriam-Webster, means to “work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor.” Yet according to a search engine “use over time” chart, the word is approaching “peak … Continue reading
Posted in Just Writing
Tagged Dickens, Fear-Fogging, Jim Baumer, Living in the light
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The Politics of Coffee
Boom! It’s August 7, 2020 and I’m up at the crack of dawn drinking coffee and listening to a British band I discovered in college, The Jam. Thanks be to the masters of the universe! Today, I can stream all … Continue reading
Posted in Just Writing
Tagged August Birthdays, The Jam, The Norumbega Inn, Truth
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Pretty Ugly
The other day, an acquaintance on Facebook posted this: “If only people could see the advantages of wearing a mask. Not related to the novel coronavirus. You can stick out your tongue at rude people; you can mumble comments to … Continue reading
The Moose Lottery
I got a letter from my brother the other day. Apparently, he’s sequestered in his basement during this “unprecedented time.” When he takes a break from his guitar, he writes a letter. It’s been fun catching up with each other … Continue reading
Posted in Home
Tagged cognitive dissonance, Jim Baumer, Maine Moose Lottery, Michael Leo Baumer, unprecedented times
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The Bluebirds of Happiness
Maybe you didn’t grow up Catholic (or Anglican or Lutheran), so you are not familiar with the Easter Vigil. It’s a long service, beginning at sundown. The church is dark and the priest lights a fire outside and then lights … Continue reading
Posted in Weather and Seasons
Tagged bluebirds of happiness, Easter Sunday 2020, Easter Vigil, true hope
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