Monthly Archives: August 2011

Since

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

30 August 2011     Since Since I turned 50 this year I decided to celebrate for a week rather than just a day. Since today is August 30, that means my week ended yesterday. Since it was such a big … Continue reading →

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For the person who has everything…

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

For the person who has everything… Tuesday, August 23 was my 50th birthday. Friends took me out for lunch. One friend gave me a card – and you just can’t make this stuff up – that said “Since you seem … Continue reading →

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Wonderful!

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

Wonderful! Late summer has been uncharacteristically busy. I’ve wanted to post to my blog – I love to post, it always feels great – but one thing has led to another, what can I say. Since my last entry an … Continue reading →

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flow

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

7 August, 2011    flow It’s difficult to believe my last blog entry was Thursday and now it’s only Sunday. And so much has changed. Well, only one thing really, but it’s a big change. I closed Thursday’s post with a … Continue reading →

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Earlier today…

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

4 August, 2011             Earlier today Mackey and Roux and I got up early to go to the river this morning. It’s the best part of the day – by far. Lucy is hanging out with us for a few days. … Continue reading →

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You’re only as happy…

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

4 August, 2011                 You’re only as happy… I’ve heard you’re only as happy as your least happy child. My current least happy child is Max. I picked him up from the vet around 5:00. He actually jogged out in the … Continue reading →

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Max is doing great

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

3 August, 2011    Max is doing great As many of you are aware, Max had a large mast cell tumor on the left side of his chest for some time. Dr. Scotti, our superb doctor at Springfield Veterinary Center recommended … Continue reading →

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Have a good time!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

1 August, 2011    “Have a good time!” Beginning today and continuing for 13 weeks I will “have a good time” as I train for and compete in my 9th Iron distance triathlon. This year’s race, like the past three years, … Continue reading →

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