Category Archives: grateful dead

21 June, 2026 Chesty Puller 10k – and more! 

Posted on June 21, 2026 by Jay McLaughlin

Yesterday my friend Andrew and his brother Peter and I went to historic West Point, Virginia to participate (we didn’t compete) in the 18th Annual Chesty Puller Memorial Twin Bridge 10k. You missed the 2026 version but (especially if you … Continue reading →

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“All moments are key moments… “

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

16 August, 2020            “All moments are key moments… “ “…and life itself is grace.” – Frederick Buechner I saw this green heron at Pony Pasture shortly before 3:00 this afternoon. I was grateful tp be … Continue reading →

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 largesse

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

10 June, 2018            largesse largesse – also lar·gess  : noun 1 : generous giving 2 : a generous gift – Merriam Webster Word Central It’s the rain. Richmond’s CBS affiliate WTVR Channel 6 television said “May … Continue reading →

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People who put the “sweet” in “bittersweet”

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

4 June, 2017            People who put the “sweet” in “bittersweet” Our Mom died in her sleep five months ago today. Friends of hers and of Dad’s and of ours throughout our lives joined us when we … Continue reading →

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