Tag Archives: Jim Baumer

Pour Me a Glass of That, Buddy

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Julie-Ann Baumer

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 →

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The Moose Lottery

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Julie-Ann Baumer

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 →

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Heart Wide Open

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The last day of June came rumbling through the epicenter of the Moxie Universe like a runaway locomotive.  The thunderstorms and lightning began before midnight and continued with stunning illumination and intensity until dawn, or so it seemed.  I was … Continue reading →

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Mining our Material

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

My brother, Jim Baumer, gave a talk at the Lisbon Historical Society last night.  The subject of his 40 minute “chat” was John Gould’s career as a newspaper writer and editor.  Gould, the author of more than twenty books, also … Continue reading →

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Somewhere in Friendship, Maine

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I contemplated writing a post called “The Death Rattle of the Worumbo Mill” today.  I even took a hack at it last night before falling asleep; I cobbled together 180 words, more or less.  Then I settled my week’s weary … Continue reading →

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I Could Write a Book

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Sometimes, it’s hard for me to believe I’ve been writing this blog since 2012.  I’ve written over one thousand (1,000) posts.  It seems like such a lot, although my brother has been at this blogging thing for much longer than … Continue reading →

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Spring Writer’s Slump

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I “started out strong” with today’s post.  I was up at 5:00 a.m., writing as soon as my coffee was done.  I didn’t procrastinate or get sidetracked by reading a book.  Somewhere along the line, though, I got bogged down.  … Continue reading →

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The Speed of the Human Spirit

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Last week, I had an opportunity to speak on the telephone with one of my favorite work consultants.  He’s a man of about my father’s age, specializing in one aspect of the work I do.  For some unknown reason, I … Continue reading →

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Brothers and Birthdays

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Where does the time go?  The minutes and seconds of the “right now” when I’m racing around to write before the work clock starts ticking.  I finished my Lady Alone Traveler post for the local paper and I see there’s … Continue reading →

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The Yawn in Review

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Let’s briefly pause and contemplate the numerous “Year in Review” articles that form and multiply in the weeks leading up to today.  Much like roadside garbage, where only the most committed dumpster diver will pull over and examine the merits, … Continue reading →

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