Category Archives: roses

Flowers and birds and dogs, oh my! 

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Jay McLaughlin

9 May, 2021 Flowers and birds and dogs, oh my!  And Happy Mother’s Day! Evelyn as always has our yard brimming with spectacular roses. Here’s a beauty:  I think a lot of moms (and dads and siblings et al) also … Continue reading →

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Suddenly beautiful

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

30 August, 2020            Suddenly beautiful It’s sunny and not real hot and the humidity’s down – living things are thriving in central Virginia! Evelyn has planted an array of native flowers and other plants in … Continue reading →

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“Too many birthday presents” is not a real thing 

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

23 August, 2020            “Too many birthday presents” is not a real thing  Today is my birthday! I have the great good fortune to celebrate another one. When you get to have a large # of … Continue reading →

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Slender

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

26 July, 2020             Slender Some blog posts are more portly than others. This one is slender. But not invisible! Although it was not slender, this frog at Deep Run was nearly invisible; I almost walked … Continue reading →

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Inevitability – it’s a good thing

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

19 July, 2020            Inevitability – it’s a good thing Before I ramble – Happy Birthday Evie! Today (7/19) is Evelyn’s birthday!  In a minute I’ll put pictures of some flowers Evelyn’s growing. They are bright … Continue reading →

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(Nothing But) Flowers

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

17 May, 2020            (Nothing But) Flowers That’s Turner (front) then Mackey (black) and Yuki bringing up the rear at the river at Pony Pasture at 9:30 this morning. The river’s been so high for so … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

10 May, 2020            Happy Mother’s Day! Like Evelyn, my friend Marion is a talented gardener, and Marion once told me roses were meant to put out their best blooms in time for Mother’s Day. Evelyn’s … Continue reading →

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Thanking a one year old for putting the “social” in “social distance”

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

3 May, 2020            Thanking a one year old for putting the “social” in “social distance” Our neighbor Austin turned one yesterday. Austin single-handedly brought together more smiling people than I’ve seen since the first time … Continue reading →

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Signs of progress – the system is functioning: 

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

26 April, 2020            Signs of progress – the system is functioning:  I saw my first deer in a long time this week. So far, everyone always loves deer pictures on this blog. When it comes … Continue reading →

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My editor is out of town! 

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Jay McLaughlin

3 November, 2019            My editor is out of town!  So if there are any errors on this blog post, I won’t be able to blame her. I’ll keep the writing to a minimum!  I try … Continue reading →

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