Category Archives: Rivers

Back in the flatlands…

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

The girls and I got home late Saturday night from the Maple Festival – it was remarkable. I don’t know about them, but I was exhausted in that way you only get when you’ve spent a full day having a … Continue reading →

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More signs of Spring – flowers come up, and so does the river

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

My first hyacinths have opened up. Their beautiful smell is filling the air on the side of the house. Only a few plants are up now. Within the week there will be fifteen. I will smell them every time I … Continue reading →

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Mackey and Roux at the river this morning

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

A handsome boy (Mackey, black) and a pretty girl (Roux, German Shepherd) playing by the James River at Pony Pasture around 7:15 this morning. It was 32º F and the sun had been up around half an hour.

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Rivers are always different and always perfect

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

And they never go backward and they never stop – just like life. Their lesson: pay attention. Because you’ll never see this again. You may love it or you may despise it but either way – it’s gone! Chances are … Continue reading →

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