Category Archives: ospreys

Throw it up against the wall…

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

18 October, 2015            Throw it up against the wall… …and see if it sticks! Shorthand for trying something out to see if it works. That’s what I’m doing at the end of the blog this week. … Continue reading →

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A Starbucks™ koan

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

30 August, 2015                 A Starbucks™ koan Barista at Starbucks Huguenot and River Road: “Can I get a drink started for you?” My companion – he often speaks in koans: “Cold hot chocolate!”  The … Continue reading →

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Unavailable at Amazon

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

23 August, 2015                        Unavailable at Amazon  Today is my 54th birthday. Because I have priceless friends and relatives, all the gifts I get are priceless. Ev took me out for … Continue reading →

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Summertime, and the livin’ is easy

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

16 August, 2015                       Summertime, and the livin’ is easy   Earlier this week I went to a produce stand on Libbie Avenue here in Richmond. My first time ever, I … Continue reading →

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Serendipity – once in a blue moon

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

2 August, 2015            Serendipity – once in a blue moon  If you were unaware – even if you were aware – the full moon on Friday evening (31 July) was the second full moon in the … Continue reading →

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