Monthly Archives: December 2017

Out and in with the old and new

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

31 December, 2017            Out and in with the old and new When I sat down at my computer Christmas morning, I looked out the window and this was the first gift of the day:  Who could … Continue reading →

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You can’t buy this on Amazon

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

24 December, 2017            You can’t buy this on Amazon I’m 56 years old and this will by my first Christmas without a living parent. Mom was enthusiastic and ebullient and feisty and celebratory a year ago … Continue reading →

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Box of chocolates

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

17 December, 2017             Box of chocolates “Momma always said life was like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re gonna’ get.” – Forrest Gump, 1994 That’s an Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) in … Continue reading →

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 Must be present to win

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

10 December, 2017            Must be present to win With nature photography, I’m told – and I know – you “must be present to win.” I didn’t show up  much this week – outdoors – so my … Continue reading →

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Footballs in the trees

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

3 December, 2017            Footballs in the trees This first (mockingbird) image is unrelated to the title or the rest of the post; I just enjoy the way it looks. I stumbled on it by accident earlier … Continue reading →

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