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Back on track – at least for today 

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Jay McLaughlin

12 September, 2021 Back on track – at least for today  Two days later Evelyn and I each went to work in the morning. That afternoon we came home and loaded Mackey in the car and the three of us … Continue reading →

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Sushi before it’s sushi

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Jay McLaughlin

11 July, 2021 Sushi before it’s sushi    I was at Deep Run recently and this hungry Great Blue Heron snagged a large fish. The heron was juggling it around trying to get it down its throat. This may be … Continue reading →

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Indistinguishable from magic, and so much more

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

25 October, 2020 Indistinguishable from magic, and so much more “Any sufficiently advanced science is indistinguishable from magic.” That’s a paraphrase of a more precise quotation, but the idea is the same.  Evelyn looked at it and said “I wonder … Continue reading →

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I opted for color in the rain

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

11 October, 2020 I opted for color in the rain So much color this week! But I also saw not one but two pairs of Red-tailed hawks. Again! I opted not to open with them because they’re not super bright … Continue reading →

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Work in progress 

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

4 October, 2020            Work in progress  Evelyn (I presume) read about Monarch Butterflies and/or talked with people about them. I’ve seen a handful, but on this blog this year, the first mention (and photograph) was … Continue reading →

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