Category Archives: Fun

“Gradually and then suddenly”

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

8 February, 2015 “Gradually and then suddenly” That’s the way spring appears here in Richmond – gradually and then suddenly. “Gradually and then suddenly” is how a character in Ernest Hemingway’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Dogs, Fun, James River | Tagged bluebird, Dogs, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, Rivers, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | 2 Comments

We interrupt our regularly scheduled blog post…

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

1 February, 2015 We interrupt our regularly scheduled blog post… …to bring you this slight change of pace. Today’s the first day of February and it’s still winter. By … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Fun, James River, moon, Pony Pasture, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), Trains | Tagged American robin, Dogs, Endurance, Frank Turner, Hooded merganser, james river, Lance Mackey, nature, Northern mockingbird, outdoors, pictures of the moon, Pony Pasture, Song sparrow, waxing gibbous moon | 2 Comments

Bivalves and bryophytes – who even knew?

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

25 January, 2015 Bivalves and bryophytes – who even knew? Shellfish were the farthest thing from my mind when I began this project (Every living thing) late last year. Seriously – seafood? Pony Pasture? … Continue reading →

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What does the lichen say?

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

18 January, 2015 What does the lichen say? “The eye often cannot see what the mind does not already know.” – Stephen Sharnoff I began my “Every living thing” quest late last … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Flowers, Fun, Insects, James River, People, Pony Pasture, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), Spiders, squirrels | Tagged bryan park, bryophyte, james river, lichen, moss, Red-tailed hawk, Richmond, Ring-necked ducks, VA, ylvis | 2 Comments

Every living thing – the seasons

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

11 January, 2015 Every living thing – the seasons Welcome to NEWFAZE! I’d like to thank the Friends of the James River Park (FoJRP) for thoughtfully including my blog in their most recent … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Flowers, Fun, James River, Pony Pasture, Rivers | Tagged bluebird, Flowers, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, Rivers | 1 Comment

What a present!

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

28 December, 2014 What a present! Ev went to spend Christmas week with her family in NJ so I was here by myself! My friend Pat and his family invited me to have dinner with them here in Richmond and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Fun, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, Dogs, Fun, granite, hiking, Humpback Rocks, limestone, nature, outdoors | 10 Comments

Unforeseen circumstances

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

21 December, 2014 Unforeseen circumstances When I began this blog post earlier this week, the title was “I cannot tell a lie…”. It was about the fact that I haven’t taken all the pictures on this blog … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Fun, James River, People, Rivers | Tagged cessna, flying, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, People, Pileated Woodpecker, Pony Pasture, Rivers | 4 Comments

Birds and trees

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

14 December, 2014 Birds and trees What can I say – an uninspired title. I did get a couple of decent pictures this week though. My favorite (possibly a tie) was hiking with Ethan at Bryan Park earlier … Continue reading →

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Every living thing – the prequel

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

7 December, 2014 Every living thing – the prequel I’m learning about every living thing that’s in Pony Pasture. The biggest are the sycamores (Platanus occidentalis). The smallest are the mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus) (I think). … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Fun, James River, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), squirrels | Tagged bluebird, bryan park, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, Rivers, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | 6 Comments

Restorative powers

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

23 November, 2014 Restorative powers I have an upper respiratory thing and went down to the river this afternoon for some healing. I almost called this “Good for what ails ya’” but when I searched the … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Dogs, Fun, James River, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged bluebird, buffleheads, Dogs, Fun, Pony Pasture | 6 Comments