Tag Archives: nature

Sheer, unmitigated gall

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

15 February, 2015 Sheer, unmitigated gall Before I continue – earlier this week I began a new section in the black bar at the top of this page. It’s called “My favorite pictures” and you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Insects, James River, Pony Pasture, Rivers | Tagged Downy woodpecker, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, Wildlife Center of Virginia | 1 Comment

“Gradually and then suddenly”

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

8 February, 2015 “Gradually and then suddenly” That’s the way spring appears here in Richmond – gradually and then suddenly. “Gradually and then suddenly” is how a character in Ernest Hemingway’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Dogs, Fun, James River | Tagged bluebird, Dogs, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, Rivers, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | 2 Comments

We interrupt our regularly scheduled blog post…

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

1 February, 2015 We interrupt our regularly scheduled blog post… …to bring you this slight change of pace. Today’s the first day of February and it’s still winter. By … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Fun, James River, moon, Pony Pasture, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), Trains | Tagged American robin, Dogs, Endurance, Frank Turner, Hooded merganser, james river, Lance Mackey, nature, Northern mockingbird, outdoors, pictures of the moon, Pony Pasture, Song sparrow, waxing gibbous moon | 2 Comments

Every living thing – the seasons

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

11 January, 2015 Every living thing – the seasons Welcome to NEWFAZE! I’d like to thank the Friends of the James River Park (FoJRP) for thoughtfully including my blog in their most recent … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Flowers, Fun, James River, Pony Pasture, Rivers | Tagged bluebird, Flowers, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, Rivers | 1 Comment

What a present!

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

28 December, 2014 What a present! Ev went to spend Christmas week with her family in NJ so I was here by myself! My friend Pat and his family invited me to have dinner with them here in Richmond and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Fun, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, Dogs, Fun, granite, hiking, Humpback Rocks, limestone, nature, outdoors | 10 Comments

Unforeseen circumstances

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

21 December, 2014 Unforeseen circumstances When I began this blog post earlier this week, the title was “I cannot tell a lie…”. It was about the fact that I haven’t taken all the pictures on this blog … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Fun, James River, People, Rivers | Tagged cessna, flying, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, People, Pileated Woodpecker, Pony Pasture, Rivers | 4 Comments

PP Fauna

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

Beginning December, 2014, this will be my page for “Fauna” from Pony Pasture in Richmond, VA. The left hand column has the “common name.” Clicking on that link will go to a blog post with a photograph I’ve taken of … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Insects, James River, Pony Pasture, Rivers, Snakes, Spiders, squirrels, Turtles | Tagged blue heron, bluebird, chickadee, grebe, green heron, Halloween Pennant, james river, nature, outdoors, Pileated Woodpecker, Pony Pasture | 3 Comments

Birds and trees

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

14 December, 2014 Birds and trees What can I say – an uninspired title. I did get a couple of decent pictures this week though. My favorite (possibly a tie) was hiking with Ethan at Bryan Park earlier … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Dogs, Fun, James River, Rivers | Tagged Dogs, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pileated Woodpecker, Pony Pasture, Rivers | 1 Comment

Every living thing – the prequel

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

7 December, 2014 Every living thing – the prequel I’m learning about every living thing that’s in Pony Pasture. The biggest are the sycamores (Platanus occidentalis). The smallest are the mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus) (I think). … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Fun, James River, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), squirrels | Tagged bluebird, bryan park, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, Rivers, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | 6 Comments

Stirring up a hornet’s nest

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

16 November, 2014 Stirring up a hornet’s nest This post isn’t really about stirring up a hornet’s nest literally or figuratively. I took a gorgeous picture of a hornet’s nest near the river this week so what … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Dogs, Fun, James River, People, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), squirrels | Tagged Dogs, Fun, hornet’s nest, james river, nature, Pileated Woodpecker, Pony Pasture, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles!, Sweetgum tree | 1 Comment