Category Archives: Gardenias

I opted for color in the rain

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

11 October, 2020 I opted for color in the rain So much color this week! But I also saw not one but two pairs of Red-tailed hawks. Again! I opted not to open with them because they’re not super bright … Continue reading →

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First Sunday of autumn

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

27 September, 2020            First Sunday of autumn  I’d been swimming for half an hour Thursday morning at 9:30 when autumn officially began here in Richmond. This morning – five days later almost to the minute … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Butterflies

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

20 September, 2020            Lord of the Butterflies Mackey and Turner and Yuki and I were hiking at Pony Pasture this spectacular Sunday morning when their three long noses simultaneously weathervaned into the unpleasant scent wafting … Continue reading →

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A squirrel told me my mother was a “miracle worker” 

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

6 September, 2020            A squirrel told me my mother was a “miracle worker”  A person parked next to me this morning at Pony Pasture with the license plate SQRLY1. I asked him what his license … Continue reading →

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Suddenly beautiful

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

30 August, 2020            Suddenly beautiful It’s sunny and not real hot and the humidity’s down – living things are thriving in central Virginia! Evelyn has planted an array of native flowers and other plants in … Continue reading →

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“Too many birthday presents” is not a real thing 

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

23 August, 2020            “Too many birthday presents” is not a real thing  Today is my birthday! I have the great good fortune to celebrate another one. When you get to have a large # of … Continue reading →

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Inevitability – it’s a good thing

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

19 July, 2020            Inevitability – it’s a good thing Before I ramble – Happy Birthday Evie! Today (7/19) is Evelyn’s birthday!  In a minute I’ll put pictures of some flowers Evelyn’s growing. They are bright … Continue reading →

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Thanking a one year old for putting the “social” in “social distance”

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

3 May, 2020            Thanking a one year old for putting the “social” in “social distance” Our neighbor Austin turned one yesterday. Austin single-handedly brought together more smiling people than I’ve seen since the first time … Continue reading →

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Signs of progress – the system is functioning: 

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

26 April, 2020            Signs of progress – the system is functioning:  I saw my first deer in a long time this week. So far, everyone always loves deer pictures on this blog. When it comes … Continue reading →

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Poor photography backs me into a corner

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

19 April, 2020            Poor photography backs me into a corner I didn’t get great pictures this week (IMO), so I backed myself into a corner and actually had to write something to make this a … Continue reading →

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