Category Archives: Flowers

I had a GREAT time

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

2 November, 2011    I had a GREAT time I got home to Richmond from the 2011 Beach2Battleship Iron Distance Triathlon (B2B) on Sunday afternoon a little before four. It was a perfect day for the ride home. And after spending … Continue reading →

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The river this morning

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

29 September, 2011    The River This Morning There was nothing earth-shaking (literally or figuratively) at Pony Pasture early this morning when I took Mackey and Roux and Turner on our Thursday hike. No mysteries of the universe were revealed, or … Continue reading →

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Slam dunk conversation starter

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

As most of you are aware (perhaps this is how we are acquainted) I enjoy talking with strangers. Martin’s is a favorite place. So, of course, is Starbucks, and Pony Pasture too. This afternoon I went to Martin’s. Evelyn and … Continue reading →

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FANTASTIC hike

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

FANTASTIC hike Labor Day Sunday’s beautiful, and Mackey and Roux and Turner and I had the great good fortune of spending the long weekend with Pat and Megan’s dogs Luna and Lola. And my friend Lee and his son Owen … Continue reading →

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For the person who has everything…

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

For the person who has everything… Tuesday, August 23 was my 50th birthday. Friends took me out for lunch. One friend gave me a card – and you just can’t make this stuff up – that said “Since you seem … Continue reading →

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Wonderful!

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

Wonderful! Late summer has been uncharacteristically busy. I’ve wanted to post to my blog – I love to post, it always feels great – but one thing has led to another, what can I say. Since my last entry an … Continue reading →

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Earlier today…

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

4 August, 2011             Earlier today Mackey and Roux and I got up early to go to the river this morning. It’s the best part of the day – by far. Lucy is hanging out with us for a few days. … Continue reading →

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Fun morning, fun day

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

31 July, 2011                           Fun morning, fun day Our lovely friend and neighbor Lucy is spending a little time hiking with us; she adds a new dimension to our jaunts. I might describe her appearance as “fetching” but she’s a Lab … Continue reading →

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No excuse

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

I haven’t done a “real” blog entry (whatever that is) in some time. I’m having a fun (more often than not), busy (that’s part of the fun) summer. My friend Max developed an ugly lump on his chest; it’s a … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 5, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

5 July, 2011    Placeholder This isn’t a “real” entry – there’s currently just no time. But it’s been over a week since I’ve put up a post. And I’ve had some really, really neat experiences and taken a few images … Continue reading →

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