Monthly Archives: January 2021

The day before a snow day

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Jay McLaughlin

31 January, 2021 The day before a snow day If you live in Richmond, VA or the surrounding area, you’re aware today IS a snow day. Mackey and Turner and Yuki and I went to Pony Pasture yesterday to avoid … Continue reading →

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“Familiarity bred LESS contempt” and “Drinking from a firehose”

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Jay McLaughlin

24 January, 2021 “Familiarity bred LESS contempt” and “Drinking from a firehose”  The videos are (IMO) GREAT today! Watch them! One of frolicking deer being closely observed by dogs, one of a Barred owl hooting, and its far off mate … Continue reading →

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Wildlife in my tame life

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Jay McLaughlin

17 January, 2021 Wildlife in my tame life  Yesterday – for the first time in my life (if I recall correctly) a flock of striking Cedar Waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) stopped by to use the birdbath. These two stopped on the … Continue reading →

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“Lit up like a Chinese pig shop”

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Jay McLaughlin

3 January, 2021 “Lit up like a Chinese pig shop” The original title for this blog post was “Bright start to 2021.” Go to the bottom of the post to read the story if you’re so inclined. It’s a really … Continue reading →

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