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Ricotta frittata

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

14 January, 2018            Ricotta frittata All my years of loving both food and talking, often at the same time, I’d never crossed paths with a “ricotta frittata” – before yesterday, that is. It’s a real thing, … Continue reading →

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Let there be light

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

26 February, 2017           Let there be light     On December 21 the sun was above the horizon for nine and a half hours. The flowers are overjoyed (I presume) to experience the ninety-plus minutes … Continue reading →

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Unlike Bill Clinton, I DO inhale!

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Jay McLaughlin

24 April, 2016            Unlike Bill Clinton, I DO inhale! And you should too! At least if you’re here in central Virginia. The smells are beyond compare. The lilacs in our backyard bloom more enthusiastically every April, … Continue reading →

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We turned our flashlights off after dark

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Jay McLaughlin

3 January, 2016            We turned our flashlights off after dark Remembering the odd nature of wearing shorts when it snowed called to mind other backwards-ness of my childhood. I’m including a brief blurb about it at … Continue reading →

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A Starbucks™ koan

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

30 August, 2015                 A Starbucks™ koan Barista at Starbucks Huguenot and River Road: “Can I get a drink started for you?” My companion – he often speaks in koans: “Cold hot chocolate!”  The … Continue reading →

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Echolalia

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Jay McLaughlin

15 September, 2012        Echolalia Not a word you hear every day, at least most people don’t. In my line of work it’s a little more common. My dictionary (American Heritage 5th Edition) defines it thus: echolalia: n. 1. Psychiatry … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Day for a lot of things

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Jay McLaughlin

22 January, 2012    A Perfect day for a lot of things I’m happy more often than I’m not happy, and currently I’m happy it’s winter. It is sometimes cold and gray and dreary. This morning when I got up it … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 5, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

5 July, 2011    Placeholder This isn’t a “real” entry – there’s currently just no time. But it’s been over a week since I’ve put up a post. And I’ve had some really, really neat experiences and taken a few images … Continue reading →

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I work with interesting people

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

They remind me daily to enjoy each moment. They don’t often think about what’s going to happen in the future. They don’t think a lot about the past either. I’m very fortunate to be reminded so often. It’s a crucial … Continue reading →

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