Monthly Archives: February 2016

Some weeks are better than others

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Jay McLaughlin

28 February, 2016            Some weeks are better than others Memoir writing is at times nerve-wracking. When I get very close to a touchy subject it’s begun to cause me more anxiety than I’d anticipated. My accident, … Continue reading →

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Life goes on

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Jay McLaughlin

21 February, 2016            Life goes on My mom recalls me living in a box. One of my siblings wrote “Didn’t you once spend a night in jail for punching someone?” Reactions to my last blog post … Continue reading →

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Change your evil ways

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Jay McLaughlin

14 February, 2016            Change your evil ways I was kicked out of the dorms at VCU for starting a fire then out of VCU itself for my poor academic performance. Late 1979 or early 1980, I’m … Continue reading →

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The kindness of strangers

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Jay McLaughlin

7 February, 2016            The kindness of strangers A young man I spent time with once bolted into the ladies room. And immediately undressed. And more. I’ve depended on the kindness of strangers. A bit of photography … Continue reading →

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