Category Archives: People

Fascinating / boring

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

26 April, 2015 Fascinating / boring As my “Every living thing” project evolves, some if it is fascinating and some of it (possibly you’re painfully aware) is boring. This is not what I was referring to, but I was ten … Continue reading →

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“The most beautiful place on earth.”

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

5 April, 2015 “The most beautiful place on earth.” “This is the most beautiful place on earth. There are many such places.” – Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness There are many such places in central Virginia … Continue reading →

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“We can discover the wonders of nature…”

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

22 March, 2015 “We can discover the wonders of nature…” “…hiking with the dogs, down by the riverside.” – with apologies to Robert Hunter, Bob Weir and the Grateful Dead. For reworking the lyrics of Sugar Magnolia. After a cold, … Continue reading →

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The low hanging fruit

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

1 March, 2015           The low hanging fruit In the first few months of my Every living thing/Pony Pasture Flora and Fauna project I identified and photographed many plants and animals quickly. Canada Geese, Mallards, Robins, … 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 →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

4 January, 2015        Happy New Year! I hope 2014 was a great year and 2015 will be even better. My first day of work for 2015 was Friday, January 2, and as I was pulling into my … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Stirring up a hornet’s nest

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

16 November, 2014      Stirring up a hornet’s nest   This post isn’t really about stirring up a hornet’s nest literally or figuratively. I took a gorgeous picture of a hornet’s nest near the river this week so what … Continue reading →

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More fun!

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

26 October, 2014                 More fun! A brief extension of yesterday’s post. I apologize if this is too much email and/or blogging. A few more photographs, a few more words. We took a … Continue reading →

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We had so much FUN!

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

26 October, 2014            We had so much FUN! If, like me, you enjoy breathing, I recommend spending an October weekend in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. I’ve breathed in many places, but I’ve rarely enjoyed it as … Continue reading →

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