Category Archives: Back to School

Message of Peppers

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

A week ago, I planted 13 of my tomato plants. This weekend, I finished planting my remaining ten plants. It was cold, wet, and rainy in the garden; it was quiet around town, too. I guess everyone was inside watching … Continue reading →

Posted in Back to School, Experiments and Challenges | Tagged Chrissie Hynde, forgive me when I fail, it's always the 80's, Message of Love, peppers, Pretenders, tomatoes | 7 Comments

The Technicolor Mining Disaster on Steroids

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

One of my close friends is a regular reader of this blog. She rarely comments publicly although she often sends me private notes, explaining her thoughts. I appreciate her sidebar comments; feedback is helpful. This week, however, I’ve heard nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in Back to School, Home, Just Writing | Tagged asking for feedback, how to fix what's broken, human beings, John Taylor Gatto, mining disasters, the matrix, They all scream REGGIE!, Thinking of SK today | 2 Comments

Thirty Two Dollars

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I got a sponsored tweet from the “Bla Bla Bla Store” yesterday. It said “Spend your tax refund wisely—save big with offers at the Bla Bla Bla Store.” For the last few years, I have not gotten a tax refund. … Continue reading →

Posted in Back to School | Tagged Boston Marathon, Patriot's Day, Tax Day 2013, The tribute, Whose money is it? | 1 Comment

The Wall of Sleep

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Last week, someone asked me “How do you decide what you’re going to blog about every day? Your topics are so random.” To the drive-by observer, there is a random quality to this “work” but I’m reminded of a thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Back to School | Tagged 30 minute writing, high school history, Reggie's Ramblings, sleep, Smithereens, stream of consciousness, Sudden Psychology | 3 Comments

The Yo-Yo of Hubbard Hall

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

If I had a Tee Vee, I would know there were at least two programs about people who can’t throw things out. I’ve overheard my coworkers in the lunchroom talking about these shows as they wait for their Pepperidge Farm … Continue reading →

Posted in Back to School | Tagged Dire Straits, juvenilia, laws of thermodynamics, tomato seedings, University of Maine at Orono | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Back to School | Tagged Bob Drane, convenience food, Lunchables, Processed food, the trade-offs of modern living | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Back to School | Tagged 10000 hours, Dr. K. Anders Ericsson, Malcolm Gladwell, Mastery, Rome wasn't build in a day, The Old Hundredth, time is maching on, University of Northern Iowa | 4 Comments

Oscar Night at The Coop

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When I was in high school, one of my friends had an orange two-door Pinto and every few weeks we’d drive to Lewiston and go to the movies. I remember only a few of the movies we saw; when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Back to School | Tagged Academy Awards, Golden Age of Hollywood | 2 Comments

The Bridge to Somewhere

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I had to jet to Portland yesterday and I didn’t realize the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge connecting Maine and New Hampshire was closed. It’s under construction and sometimes it’s open; sometimes it’s closed. I detoured around the U.S.S. Albacore Park … Continue reading →

Posted in Back to School | Tagged Down East, Piscataqua River Bridge, Sarah Mildred Long Bridge | 1 Comment

Heroes, Idols, and Worshipped Things

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s a sad day here in New England. One of the teams we worship, the New England Patriots, came up short last night in a football game. I listened on the radio; I didn’t care for the national broadcasters. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Back to School, Weather and Seasons | Tagged Baltimore Ravens, Ecclesiastes 1:5, heroes, idols, King Solomon, New England Patriots, worshipping idols | 7 Comments