Author Archives: mdbaumann

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Hearing: Florence the Machine's Ceremonials. On repeat. Loudly. Drinking: Bourbon hot toddies. Eating: Homemade kale chips. Pumpkin seeds.

Turning Point

Posted on December 18, 2011 by mdbaumann

“Turning Point” by Rainer Maria Rilke The road from intensity to greatness passes through sacrifice. —– Kassner For a long time he attained it in looking. Stars would fall to their knees beneath his compelling vision. Or as he looked … Continue reading →

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TTMMH: 12.7.11

Posted on December 7, 2011 by mdbaumann

— yes! magazine. I’m presently reading it. Interviewed in current issue: U.S. poet laureate W.S. Merwin. His statement challenges me: “I think that as a species we’re in a very dangerous place. I’m not optimistic about it at all. I … Continue reading →

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TTMMH: 12.4.11

Posted on December 4, 2011 by mdbaumann

My life has been so transitory and in flux that no theme arises for the blog’s present life. So to give you a peek into my life, I’ll give you a list of my present favorite things. Things that make me … Continue reading →

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Tarts and Tarts

Posted on October 7, 2011 by mdbaumann

There is so much and sometimes seemingly so little to say. I owe a life update – a schedule update – it will explain what paths my mind most often wanders, to what activities I dedicate my time in this … Continue reading →

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“You win the big prize!”

Posted on August 30, 2011 by mdbaumann

I cannot cheat you of my highlight of August. Last Thursday I met a friend for frozen custard and a walk. My friend is a strikingly beautiful and elegant woman, with a more formal air than I, who wears dresses … Continue reading →

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Travel Highlights – long overdue

Posted on August 30, 2011 by mdbaumann

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This is long. I warn you. Skim through the headings of places/click on highlighted words for photos or don’t read any of it… Have at it. (ha!) It was fun to recap it all for myself… Welcome to my life … Continue reading →

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The end of travel season.

Posted on July 25, 2011 by mdbaumann

In the Spanish language, reunited friends greet each other warmly with “Tanto tiempo!” Translation: “It’s been so long!” Tanto tiempo! I’m back. I’m landed. What an incredible contract job – what a whirlwind of four months. I have traveled 13 … Continue reading →

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Javier Sicilia: Mexican Poet

Posted on May 12, 2011 by mdbaumann

Most of you know my burning curiosity – about everything! – and my love of learning. Coding teleforms for 40 hours/week doesn’t quite quench my mind, so I’ve taken to reading the newspapers and making lists of things/people to research. … Continue reading →

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Take 4: “My-am-uh”, OK

Posted on May 11, 2011 by mdbaumann

May 2 – 6, 2011. Written May 6, 2011. Today I left Miami, OK. It’s tucked into the NE corner, twenty minutes from Missouri, and close to Arkansas. After Eclectic’s natural beauty and laid-back style, nothing compares, so I don’t … Continue reading →

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Round 3: Eclectic, Alabama

Posted on May 10, 2011 by mdbaumann

April 25 – 29, 2011. This week I spent in Alabama, working in a charming, beautiful southern town of Eclectic. No, I would not use “eclectic” as an adjective for the town. For the first time in my life, I … Continue reading →