Category Archives: Dogs

Element of blank

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Jay McLaughlin

27 April, 2012        Element of blank My mind wanders at the river, especially when it’s drizzly and misty like  when I walked there yesterday morning. I spend time with lots of people who have spent lots if time in … Continue reading →

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Quick!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Jay McLaughlin

March 21, 2012    Quick! “Quick!” as in “I’d better get a post up really quick or another day will pass!” My best laid plan is to put up a lot of blog posts but I have allowed myself to be … Continue reading →

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Dancing about architecture

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Jay McLaughlin

26 February, 2012    Dancing about architecture The comedian Steve Martin says that “writing about music is like dancing about architecture.” More about that in the second section of this post. First, Turner, airborne: Roux & Mackey discuss weighty matters while … Continue reading →

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Don’t fence me in

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Jay McLaughlin

11 February, 2012        Don’t fence me in I began this a few days ago – when it was stunning. Today is something other than stunning, it’s drizzly and damp and gray, but the air tastes good. Lots of oxygen. … Continue reading →

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A lot of life

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Jay McLaughlin

13 January, 2012    A lot of life I finally made it back to the river for an early walk yesterday. We hadn’t gone early in quite some time. The dogs and I were fortunate to have Evelyn join us; we … Continue reading →

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Season’s Greetings!

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

30 December 2011    Seasons Greetings My family and friends and dogs and I are halfway through our holiday celebration and enjoying ourselves a great deal. My last post was about two weeks ago on Saturday, 17 December, Don’t Look Down. … Continue reading →

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Don’t look down!

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

17 December, 2011        Don’t look down! If you know me or anyone in my family you know what “don’t look down” means. Fortunately it applies to driving and not to hikes at the river. Earlier this week on a … Continue reading →

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Thankful and grateful

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

27 November, 2011    Thankful and grateful Like a lot of us, I have a great deal to be thankful and grateful for at the outset of this holiday season. I have my health and I am employed. They’re the bedrock … Continue reading →

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My current version of “normal”

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

13 November, 2011        My current version of “normal” It’s mid-November and life is settling into the comforting routine of what I view as “normal.” Your results may vary. Whatever season I’m in is my favorite; it’s autumn. I love … Continue reading →

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The week after

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

7 November, 2011             The Week After I had a great week following my race this year. The week after my race is always pleasant; I’ve spent the past three months fixated on my race goal and it becomes all-consuming. I … Continue reading →

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