Category Archives: People

No excuse

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

I haven’t done a “real” blog entry (whatever that is) in some time. I’m having a fun (more often than not), busy (that’s part of the fun) summer. My friend Max developed an ugly lump on his chest; it’s a … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 5, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

5 July, 2011    Placeholder This isn’t a “real” entry – there’s currently just no time. But it’s been over a week since I’ve put up a post. And I’ve had some really, really neat experiences and taken a few images … Continue reading →

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Summer begins

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

I’ve been busy (I love to be busy) and not posted in some time. I’m having enjoyable experiences and taking lots of fun pictures. Cappy, second oldest of my five excellent nieces, was in town yesterday and we got to … Continue reading →

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Continued growth

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

12 June, 2011 The dogs and I had a relaxing weekend. I had time for a 50 mile bike ride yesterday. I learned I was in shape for a 30 mile ride. But I didn’t learn that until around mile … Continue reading →

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Filming Bigfoot riding a unicorn…

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

…and winning the lottery the same day. A person is about that likely to end up with friends like mine. If I can keep just half of them in the Post-Ivory-Era, I will be rich beyond all imagining. Roux and … Continue reading →

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Flora – and some fauna

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

I’ve been remiss with blogging. This post is FLORA. This is flora here in  central Virginia. That blooms in early May. Most of it smells divine. In the unlikely event I end up in Heaven, and in the still less … Continue reading →

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Some people have all the luck…

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

Today, I was one of them! This morning Roux and I went down to Monroe Park at VCU for the Hounds for Healing 1K+Dog Walk. Ivory’s doing okay, but this would have been a little too much for him. Doing … Continue reading →

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Incredible Sunday Spring spin

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

An amazingly wonderful Spring spin – spectacular. I rode 68 miles last Saturday, 9 April. It was cold and damp and I was out of shape and I struggled every pedal stroke. The today’s ride (Sunday, 17 April) was different … Continue reading →

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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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