Category Archives: People

“That’s what’s up”

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Jay McLaughlin

31 March, 2019 “That’s what’s up” I know a barista at Starbucks; she’s been a steady employee for years. She’s calm and efficient and reliable; I know Starbucks is happy to have her. The location … Continue reading →

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“The world is full of injustice”

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Jay McLaughlin

24 March, 2019 “The world is full of injustice” My friend Mark and I were weighing his salad at Kroger in Carytown this week when Secret Agent Man began playing on the store audio network. … Continue reading →

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Incoherent

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Jay McLaughlin

17 March, 2019 Incoherent There is no theme to this post, only marginal pictures. But the sun’s been bright for a while and it seems like I’ve seen just a little blue in the background so far in 2019. … Continue reading →

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How can I put this delicately? Or “Prader-Willi continues”

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Jay McLaughlin

3 March, 2019 How can I put this delicately? Or “Prader-Willi continues” I primarily post relaxing images on my blog and generally write about relaxing things. That’s why I avoid politics, religion and advertising. … Continue reading →

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“Trust the process” – not quite 100% of the time

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Jay McLaughlin

17 February, 2019 “Trust the process” – not quite 100% of the time Tomorrow is my sister Sheila’s birthday – wish her Happy Birthday if you’re fortunate enough to see her or talk with her! Or … Continue reading →

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Mixed emotions

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Jay McLaughlin

13 January, 2019 Mixed emotions I had an experience – two experiences, really – on Monday, April 16, 2007. The dogs woke me up long before dawn today and, inexplicably, I was thinking of those two … Continue reading →

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“Used w/o permission” or “Happiest flies”

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

30 December, 2018 “Used w/o permission” or “Happiest flies” 30 December, 2018 “Used w/o permission” or “Happiest flies” We took that photo last night at our family holiday gathering at … Continue reading →

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Stuart Little and the third definition of religion

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

23 December, 2018 Stuart Little and the third definition of religion I just liked starting this blog post off with that picture. We didn’t actually fly that day. Mackey and Turner and I went to … Continue reading →

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People + trains + planes = maximum fun

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

16 December, 2018 People + trains + planes = maximum fun That’s Evelyn’s longtime friend Jose on the left, then her sister Jackie, then me, then Evelyn Friday evening at dinner. We all wish you could have joined us! … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun, ice, People, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), Trains | Tagged Blue Bay Inn, Fun, outdoors, People, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles!, Tecnam | 2 Comments

Cheerful

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

2 December, 2018 Cheerful That’s my old friend KD; we were hiking at Deep Run Park in western Henrico County Friday before lunch when we came across that sign in the woods. You may recognize … Continue reading →

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