Category Archives: Shenandoah Valey

Evelyn says I try too hard

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Jay McLaughlin

22 May, 2016            Evelyn says I try too hard I floated a dozen cockamamie ideas for blog titles past Evie over the course of this week. When I made it a Baker’s Dozen earlier today Ev … Continue reading →

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Highland County Maple Festival, 2016

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Jay McLaughlin

21 March, 2016 Wren and I made it to the 2016 Highland County Maple Festival on the cold, gray, snowy final day – Sunday, March 20. And it was fantastic! Here’s a tree in front of Evelyn’s Pantry, a slight … Continue reading →

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We wore shorts when it snowed

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

27 December, 2015            We wore shorts when it snowed It’s difficult to recall the feel of a snowy winter this year, but it will be cold soon enough. I have my own wood stove burning here … Continue reading →

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