Jerry - e.g. Me
@jrbauer.bsky.social
Jerry Bauer (he/him/his), musician/composer (harp and other instruments), woodworker (amateur, episodic), software engineer (retired), old white male (liberal/progressive), pass as neurotypical, but, well...
A poke in the eye with a sharp stick!
central serous retinopathy.
It's a bump in the retina caused by fluid between layers in the back of the eye. Treatment is periodic injections into the eye. Aside from the "ick" factor, it's just barely uncomfortable.
And don't call me Shirley.
central serous retinopathy.
It's a bump in the retina caused by fluid between layers in the back of the eye. Treatment is periodic injections into the eye. Aside from the "ick" factor, it's just barely uncomfortable.
And don't call me Shirley.
January 14, 2026 at 6:15 AM
A poke in the eye with a sharp stick!
central serous retinopathy.
It's a bump in the retina caused by fluid between layers in the back of the eye. Treatment is periodic injections into the eye. Aside from the "ick" factor, it's just barely uncomfortable.
And don't call me Shirley.
central serous retinopathy.
It's a bump in the retina caused by fluid between layers in the back of the eye. Treatment is periodic injections into the eye. Aside from the "ick" factor, it's just barely uncomfortable.
And don't call me Shirley.
Here's one of my Christmas CDs.
("My" as in "It's me playing the instrument.")
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHCJ...
("My" as in "It's me playing the instrument.")
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHCJ...
The Promise of Ages - Christmas Music
YouTube video by Jerry Bauer
www.youtube.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Here's one of my Christmas CDs.
("My" as in "It's me playing the instrument.")
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHCJ...
("My" as in "It's me playing the instrument.")
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHCJ...
The smoke detector started low-battery beeping at 1:45 PM!
PM!
It's about 12 hours out of sync!
PM!
It's about 12 hours out of sync!
November 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The smoke detector started low-battery beeping at 1:45 PM!
PM!
It's about 12 hours out of sync!
PM!
It's about 12 hours out of sync!
I'm thankful that I lack an internal monologue; it would probably be ruthlessly critical.
I'm even more thankful for friends and family who near-constantly fend off my insecurities and worth-doubts.
(Don't tell them I said that - it'd make me feel that they were doing it out of obligation.)
I'm even more thankful for friends and family who near-constantly fend off my insecurities and worth-doubts.
(Don't tell them I said that - it'd make me feel that they were doing it out of obligation.)
November 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I'm thankful that I lack an internal monologue; it would probably be ruthlessly critical.
I'm even more thankful for friends and family who near-constantly fend off my insecurities and worth-doubts.
(Don't tell them I said that - it'd make me feel that they were doing it out of obligation.)
I'm even more thankful for friends and family who near-constantly fend off my insecurities and worth-doubts.
(Don't tell them I said that - it'd make me feel that they were doing it out of obligation.)
Video: Just kind of messing around, a little warm-up before playing the sun down on "Play Music on the Porch Day" (last Saturday of August, annually).
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1spj0...
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1spj0...
www.dropbox.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Video: Just kind of messing around, a little warm-up before playing the sun down on "Play Music on the Porch Day" (last Saturday of August, annually).
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1spj0...
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1spj0...
I've returned to Bluesky. I had some health issues, am now recovering from a minor-to-medium surgery, and other life stuff got in the way of a lot social-media interaction. Did you miss me?
May 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I've returned to Bluesky. I had some health issues, am now recovering from a minor-to-medium surgery, and other life stuff got in the way of a lot social-media interaction. Did you miss me?
I've been messing with synthetic vocals. Check 'em out.
www.youtube.com/@JerryRandal...
www.youtube.com/@JerryRandal...
Jerry Bauer
www.youtube.com
March 4, 2025 at 5:56 AM
I've been messing with synthetic vocals. Check 'em out.
www.youtube.com/@JerryRandal...
www.youtube.com/@JerryRandal...
New Rx started yesterday, boom! - likely side-effect. Contacted Dr. (Far away) "Go to Urgent Care - could be serious." Went, closed 'til 3/10. Went to my PCP clinic, nurse triaged, said "Go to ER - could be serious." Went to ER, got poked and prodded, "See your PCP ASAP." Made appt for 3/6. Fun!
March 4, 2025 at 5:53 AM
New Rx started yesterday, boom! - likely side-effect. Contacted Dr. (Far away) "Go to Urgent Care - could be serious." Went, closed 'til 3/10. Went to my PCP clinic, nurse triaged, said "Go to ER - could be serious." Went to ER, got poked and prodded, "See your PCP ASAP." Made appt for 3/6. Fun!
I identify as educated.
January 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I identify as educated.
A Walk in the Forest - Walker Road 20250114
YouTube video by Jerry Bauer
youtu.be
January 15, 2025 at 3:27 AM
T: "Oh, it's not going to be that bad."
Me: "But it could have been *good*!"
Me: "But it could have been *good*!"
January 12, 2025 at 1:47 AM
T: "Oh, it's not going to be that bad."
Me: "But it could have been *good*!"
Me: "But it could have been *good*!"
My (rare) insomnia took me on a ride last night. Starting with pi, we visited the Basel problem, then to the zeta function and Ramanujan summation, with several side quests. I’m not the sharpest bulb in the dog-team, but I suspect this is not a common response to untimely wakefulness.
January 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
My (rare) insomnia took me on a ride last night. Starting with pi, we visited the Basel problem, then to the zeta function and Ramanujan summation, with several side quests. I’m not the sharpest bulb in the dog-team, but I suspect this is not a common response to untimely wakefulness.
Well, it's morning here in 2025-land. Things are going about as well as one might expect.
January 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Well, it's morning here in 2025-land. Things are going about as well as one might expect.
I'm already tired of "Year-end wrap-up" fluff pieces.
December 27, 2024 at 10:06 PM
I'm already tired of "Year-end wrap-up" fluff pieces.
Crud! I've got the SAD. It makes me angry because there's so little I can do about it. I've already done several "Just get off your butt and do something!"s. But crud!
December 27, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Crud! I've got the SAD. It makes me angry because there's so little I can do about it. I've already done several "Just get off your butt and do something!"s. But crud!
Big wave at Preston Island (20241223 Crescent City, CA)
December 24, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Big wave at Preston Island (20241223 Crescent City, CA)
Last year, I (finally) got an "aluminum" (shiny plastic) tree. I had wanted one since I was a child, but my aesthetics were considered inferior; others always demanded a "traditional" tree.
(It rankled.)
(It rankled.)
December 22, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Last year, I (finally) got an "aluminum" (shiny plastic) tree. I had wanted one since I was a child, but my aesthetics were considered inferior; others always demanded a "traditional" tree.
(It rankled.)
(It rankled.)
Today I'll do my last harp concert of the season. It's a solo gig at the county library. We're in for some stormy weather, and there hasn't been much publicity.
I'll have to move my harp and stuff between my car and the venue through wind and rain. Fun!
Those who attend will enjoy it, I'm sure.
I'll have to move my harp and stuff between my car and the venue through wind and rain. Fun!
Those who attend will enjoy it, I'm sure.
December 22, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Today I'll do my last harp concert of the season. It's a solo gig at the county library. We're in for some stormy weather, and there hasn't been much publicity.
I'll have to move my harp and stuff between my car and the venue through wind and rain. Fun!
Those who attend will enjoy it, I'm sure.
I'll have to move my harp and stuff between my car and the venue through wind and rain. Fun!
Those who attend will enjoy it, I'm sure.
Here are links to some of my Christmas music.
Harp (steel-strung clarsach):
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9bhha...
Synth:
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/a7z8m...
Harp (steel-strung clarsach):
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9bhha...
Synth:
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/a7z8m...
Dropbox
www.dropbox.com
December 18, 2024 at 8:32 AM
Here are links to some of my Christmas music.
Harp (steel-strung clarsach):
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9bhha...
Synth:
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/a7z8m...
Harp (steel-strung clarsach):
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9bhha...
Synth:
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/a7z8m...
Today's concert went very well. I enjoyed it and even had some fun. I was one of several performers
Next up is an all-ME solo concert at the Del Norte County library (main branch) in Crescent City, CA - 2024/12/22 1:00pm.
Next up is an all-ME solo concert at the Del Norte County library (main branch) in Crescent City, CA - 2024/12/22 1:00pm.
December 16, 2024 at 5:41 AM
Today's concert went very well. I enjoyed it and even had some fun. I was one of several performers
Next up is an all-ME solo concert at the Del Norte County library (main branch) in Crescent City, CA - 2024/12/22 1:00pm.
Next up is an all-ME solo concert at the Del Norte County library (main branch) in Crescent City, CA - 2024/12/22 1:00pm.
A gull, standing on a rock.
December 15, 2024 at 6:02 PM
A gull, standing on a rock.
Christmas Concert 2024-12-15 2:00pm
Smith River United Methodist Church, Smith River, CA
Featuring ME!
On my big wire-strung harp.
Smith River United Methodist Church, Smith River, CA
Featuring ME!
On my big wire-strung harp.
December 15, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Christmas Concert 2024-12-15 2:00pm
Smith River United Methodist Church, Smith River, CA
Featuring ME!
On my big wire-strung harp.
Smith River United Methodist Church, Smith River, CA
Featuring ME!
On my big wire-strung harp.
20241214 King Tide Crescent City, CA
YouTube video by Jerry Bauer
youtu.be
December 14, 2024 at 7:45 PM
This is the time of year that we celebrate that this is the time of year that we celebrate that.
December 14, 2024 at 8:07 AM
This is the time of year that we celebrate that this is the time of year that we celebrate that.