Category Archives: Birds

Working backwards

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

14 September, 2014     Working backwards Normally I start posts early or mid-week and build it up as the week goes on. This week had a few things pop up and I never got started. Now I’m looking at … Continue reading →

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Transition

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

7 September, 2014        Transition  This little mid-August to mid-September gap has always been a slow one for me, except for my birthday on the 23rd. This is the first time since 2002 that I haven’t been training … Continue reading →

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Seasons

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

31 August, 2014    Seasons Summer doesn’t “officially” end until day and night are of equal length (“equinox”). This year that day is September 23. But here in the United States, summer runs from roughly Memorial Day (it was May … Continue reading →

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Halloween Pennant

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

10 August, 2014        Halloween Pennant I just couldn’t resist that great name. That’s the actual name of a dragonfly I photographed this week – it’s called a “Halloween Pennant (Celithemis eponina).” Have a look: I was most interested … Continue reading →

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Neighbors!

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

3 August, 2014              Neighbors! My neighbors were out of town recently and I had the great good fortune of spending time with their excellent dog Lucy and their fabulous cat Gerald and their beautiful, … Continue reading →

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Above ground swimming pools

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

22 June, 2014       Above ground swimming pools I watched a finish line interview with a Race Across America (RAAM) finisher from 2010. Among the first things he mentioned after riding his bicycle across America for eleven days was … Continue reading →

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Eventful

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

8 June, 2014       Eventful   My favorite summer sporting event is the Race Across America or RAAM. It’s bicycling and serious, serious ultra endurance. An Ironman isn’t even a warmup for the men and women who complete … Continue reading →

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So startling

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

1 June, 2014       So startling Fortunately Turner began eating mulberries and reminded me how startling it is to live. I’d nearly forgotten. At nearly the same time, this quote appeared on – talk about startling – the … Continue reading →

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Mexican tadpole

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

18 May, 2014     Mexican tadpole My mother, like my father and my siblings, is a lifelong learner. A week ago today (on Mother’s Day!) she was with friends in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Mom attends the Universidad Internacional Center for … Continue reading →

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Swallowing my pride

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

11 May, 2014    Swallowing my pride   I heard an unusual racket coming from the underside of a bridge in downtown Richmond earlier this week. I looked up and there were dozens of swallows flying around dozens of mud … Continue reading →

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