Tag Archives: Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul

Sanctuaries of Lost Time

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I am currently working on a patchwork of writing assignments.  Most of them are yeoman’s service in support of people, events, or projects I love.  The word “yeoman” has fallen out of favor, possibly because it contains the word “man.”  … Continue reading →

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Buy the Book!

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The book is out.  The talk is done (merci, bon Dieu!)  The roaster is clean (finally) and I have no more things to say in the passive voice. Now go…buy the book.

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The Jewelry Bag Explosion

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Julie-Ann Baumer

On Friday, I went to a photo shoot.  Not for myself, but for this Sunday’s “Easter Bonnet” article. My friend Gail offered her hat collection as props for my Sun Journal story.  Gail loves hats, she wears hats, and she … Continue reading →

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Symbols in Stone

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The main portal of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston, Maine consists of two side by side doors.  Above is the tympanum, composed of a relief sculpture in limestone.  The sculpture represents a vision of Saint Dominic, … Continue reading →

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The Wrecking Ball of Time

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’ve been writing a year-long series about the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston, Maine.  It has been a time-consuming project and I’ve undertaken it in addition to my full-time work at an “intellectual sweatshop.”  I did also … Continue reading →

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Vive la Canadienne

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Julie-Ann Baumer

As my blog readers know, I’ve been writing about the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston, Maine for the last 8 months.  This Sunday’s Sun Journal (October 8) will feature the “Basilica Brides” story followed by three additional … Continue reading →

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At the Old Hitching Post

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Julie-Ann Baumer

As noted earlier on this blog, Echoes magazine ceased publication in June of this year.  Any remaining subscription issues were fulfilled by Maine magazine and as of today, I have received two months of this replacement.  It’s a happy harlequin … Continue reading →

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Granite Narratives

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Julie-Ann Baumer

For the past eight months, I’ve been writing a series of articles for the Lewiston Sun Journal about the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.  These articles are archived online and you can read them there. How I got involved … Continue reading →

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The Limestone Borg

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Julie-Ann Baumer

A few weeks ago, I researched granite.  Did you know the Pine Tree State may very well have more of it than the Granite State of New Hampshire.  According to Steve Haynes, founder and director of the Maine Granite Industry … Continue reading →

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Soaring Summer Music

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Summer in Maine is many things.  Tourists, lobster rolls, and trips to the ocean or lake are just a few of the activities attracting travelers to this place which is home to approximately 1 million.  Of course, there are summer … Continue reading →

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