Category Archives: Trains

We had so much FUN!

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

26 October, 2014            We had so much FUN! If, like me, you enjoy breathing, I recommend spending an October weekend in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. I’ve breathed in many places, but I’ve rarely enjoyed it as … Continue reading →

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Pillow fight!

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

29 June, 2014               Pillow fight! Turner and Mackey and I were on the path at Pony Pasture last week when a couple rode past us on their bicycles. One said “it looks like … Continue reading →

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Eventful

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

8 June, 2014       Eventful   My favorite summer sporting event is the Race Across America or RAAM. It’s bicycling and serious, serious ultra endurance. An Ironman isn’t even a warmup for the men and women who complete … Continue reading →

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So startling

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

1 June, 2014       So startling Fortunately Turner began eating mulberries and reminded me how startling it is to live. I’d nearly forgotten. At nearly the same time, this quote appeared on – talk about startling – the … Continue reading →

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Only the beginning…

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

20 April, 2014        Only the beginning…   The title is a snippet from the song Beginnings by Chicago from 1969. Wow – I was eight years old. I’ll return to that at the end of this post.   I’m … Continue reading →

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Flowers and dogs and birds, oh my

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

27 February, 2014    Flowers and dogs and birds, oh my And trains too, it’s been a while for trains. I’m not overjoyed with these pictures either but what the heck. I’ll get better pictures soon. I always hope to get … Continue reading →

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Carpe diem

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Jay McLaughlin

2 April, 2013    Carpe Diem “Carpe diem” (“Seize the day”) relates to the Jim Morrison quote I used in my last post. “No ‘Eternal Reward’ will forgive us now for wasting the dawn.” Seizing the day is how we avoid … Continue reading →

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Unwasted dawns – Maple Festival 2013 and more

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Jay McLaughlin

25 March, 2013    Unwasted dawns – Maple Festival 2013 and more St. Patrick’s Day, the Maple Festival, other spring rituals I watched the sun rise in my rear view mirror as Jim Morrison and The Doors sang “…no ‘Eternal Reward’ … Continue reading →

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Terrific whistlers

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Jay McLaughlin

13 January, 2013    Terrific whistlers My Dad was a terrific whistler. Much more important, he always knew that you were a terrific whistler too. Even if he’d never met you – even if you didn’t think you were a terrific … Continue reading →

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Good man

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Jay McLaughlin

24 November, 2012    Good man Over a month since the race, over a month since my last entry. 2012 is unforgettable. I’ve gotten a few pictures I’ve enjoyed. I’ve been gazing a little bit more intently at the river than … Continue reading →

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