Category Archives: Smiles (including “dog smiles”!)

Cuernavaca, la eterna primavera

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

25 March, 2018 Cuernavaca, la eterna primavera Cuernavaca is a place my Mom visited every year in Mexico. “La eterna primavera” means “the eternal Spring” in Spanish; it’s early Spring in Richmond and I saw three … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, daffodils, Dogs, Flowers, Fun, hyacinths, international travel, James River, koans, ospreys, People, Pony Pasture, raptors, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, robin, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), squirrels, whitetail deer | Tagged bluebird, cats, Dogs, Flowers, Fun, james river, nature, Ospreys, outdoors, People, Pony Pasture, Red-tailed hawks, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles!, whitetail deer | 4 Comments

Squirrel lovers, avert your gaze

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

4 March, 2018 Squirrel lovers, avert your gaze This is a non-sequitur – but Evelyn, my faithful editor, is out of town this weekend. She normally reins in my blogging impulsivity, in addition to correcting my … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Carolina wren, daffodils, Dogs, Downy woodpecker, Flowers, Fun, James River, Pileated Woodpecker, Pony Pasture, raptors, Red-bellied woodpeckers, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), whitetail deer | Tagged Dogs, Downy woodpecker, Flowers, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pileated Woodpecker, Pony Pasture, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, whitetail deer | 3 Comments

Paper cranes

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

25 February, 2018 Paper cranes It’s a “paper crane.” Not an “origami swan.” The reason for the distinction currently escapes me, but I’ll figure it out. These caught my eye on Wednesday morning around 8:00 at … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, daffodils, Dogs, Flowers, Fun, Gardenias, Pony Pasture, raptors, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), whitetail deer | Tagged bluebird, Dogs, Flowers, Gardenias, james river, nature, outdoors, paper cranes, Pony Pasture, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Sadako Sasasi, senbazuru, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles!, whitetail deer | 2 Comments

Slim Pickens

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

28 January, 2018 Slim Pickens Change of pace (remember, pickings are slim this week). I was looking for something else and found this picture from March of 2009 at Pony Pasture. It’s a long time from … Continue reading →

Posted in accipiters, Birds, Fun, James River, Pony Pasture, raptors, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged bluebird, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, smile | 2 Comments

Out and in with the old and new

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

31 December, 2017 Out and in with the old and new When I sat down at my computer Christmas morning, I looked out the window and this was the first gift of the day: Who could … Continue reading →

Posted in Bald eagles, Birds, Dogs, Flowers, Fun, ice, James River, Pony Pasture, raptors, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged bluebird, Dogs, Flowers, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | 2 Comments

Box of chocolates

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

17 December, 2017 Box of chocolates “Momma always said life was like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re gonna’ get.” – Forrest Gump, 1994 That’s an Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bald eagles, Birds, cats, Dogs, Fun, James River, Pony Pasture, raptors, red-shouldered hawks, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged bluebird, Dogs, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, red-shouldered hawks, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | 4 Comments

Must be present to win

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

10 December, 2017 Must be present to win With nature photography, I’m told – and I know – you “must be present to win.” I didn’t show up much this week – outdoors – so my … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Dogs, Fun, James River, Pony Pasture, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), squirrels | Tagged Dogs, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, Rivers, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | Leave a comment

Footballs in the trees

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

3 December, 2017 Footballs in the trees This first (mockingbird) image is unrelated to the title or the rest of the post; I just enjoy the way it looks. I stumbled on it by accident earlier … Continue reading →

Posted in Bald eagles, Birds, buffleheads, cats, Dogs, firewood, Fun, James River, mockingbirds, Pony Pasture, raptors, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), Turtles | Tagged buffleheads, Dogs, Fun, james river, nature, Northern mockingbird, outdoors, Pony Pasture, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | 6 Comments

Healer

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

26 November, 2017 Healer That eagle is not the healer – time is. I just like that picture. Early in my recovery from my 1988 accident, my brothers told me “time is a great healer – … Continue reading →

Posted in Bald eagles, Birds, cardinals, Dogs, Fun, James River, Pony Pasture, raptors, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged bluebird, Dogs, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | 8 Comments

The color of our planet

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

19 November, 2017 The color of our planet The preceding picture is Pony Pasture rocks at a very civilized hour this morning. Every year as the leaves drop away and the sky turns its brightest blue I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, buffleheads, Dogs, Fun, James River, Pony Pasture, raptors, red-shouldered hawks, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), Turtles | Tagged buffleheads, clouds, Dogs, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, red-shouldered hawks, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | 4 Comments