Monthly Archives: February 2017

Let there be light

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

26 February, 2017           Let there be light     On December 21 the sun was above the horizon for nine and a half hours. The flowers are overjoyed (I presume) to experience the ninety-plus minutes … Continue reading →

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Switched horses in midstream

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

19 February, 2017            Switched horses in midstream Twenty-four hours ago this blog post had a much different look. The title was Daffodils you can hear. But as events unfolded – primarily unremarkable events – I moved … Continue reading →

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February sunburn

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

12 February, 2017            February sunburn Pat and I paddled up the river this afternoon and we almost got sunburned it was so bright. At my house near Parham and Three Chopt it went up to 78º; … Continue reading →

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I’ll have mine on the rocks

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

5 February, 2017            I’ll have mine on the rocks Mackey and Turner and I were headed toward Pony Pasture on Tuesday (January 31) and were greeted by this sight: I sent a picture to my friend … Continue reading →

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