Category Archives: Fun

I work with interesting people

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

They remind me daily to enjoy each moment. They don’t often think about what’s going to happen in the future. They don’t think a lot about the past either. I’m very fortunate to be reminded so often. It’s a crucial … Continue reading →

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Lots of plants, a few animals, a Special Delivery from Amazon:

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

I got a package from Amazon a day or two ago; imagine my surprise and delight when I opened it and found this handsome boy inside: Perhaps it was sent to the wrong address but I’m not sending him back! … Continue reading →

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Days like this, I don’t even know where to begin – Monument Ave 10K & more

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

…so I’ll work backward. Even though I’ve still got a big afternoon ahead. And what I am sure will be a fantastic Sunday and an even more exciting Monday. So many  astounding things just keep happening, right out of the … Continue reading →

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Too Much Fun (II)

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

April 1, 2011 – no fooling! First – I have to brag – sue me – my superb friend Ivory’s book “To the Rescue” by Elise Lufkin and Diana Walker is now available as an e-book! I just downloaded it … Continue reading →

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Q: How is “too much fun” like “too much chocolate”?

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

A: I don’t believe in either one. When my friend Heidi and her Mom invited me to visit the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with them this fine March morning, it was a whole, whole, whole lot of fun. Since Heidi … Continue reading →

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I guess I got these posts a little bit backwards today…

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

This post is really from this morning when the dogs and I took our Sunday jaunt to Pony Pasture. The second post is from the ride I did in the afternoon with Pat. Oh well. Look how green the grass … Continue reading →

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Back in the flatlands…

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

The girls and I got home late Saturday night from the Maple Festival – it was remarkable. I don’t know about them, but I was exhausted in that way you only get when you’ve spent a full day having a … Continue reading →

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A few more views from the 2011 Maple Festival

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

The festival is fun – but this is what we’re really here for: Testing the clarity of the product: This is where the magic happens (some of it) – Duff’s Sugar House: I can’t say for certain, but perhaps this … Continue reading →

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Saturday Spin by newfaze at Garmin Connect – Details

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

This is a link to a map of the 30 mile bike ride I took on Saturday, March 5: Saturday Spin by newfaze at Garmin Connect – Details. This is a picture of me after a previous ride, my tribute … Continue reading →

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