Tag Archives: traumatic brain injury

Birdbrain

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Jay McLaughlin

27 October, 2019            Birdbrain Ev and I went to an open house Saturday at one of the places I work. It was called “Palooza Internacional” and it was even more remarkable than that name might … Continue reading →

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“First, be a good animal” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Jay McLaughlin

13 October, 2019            “First, be a good animal” – Ralph Waldo Emerson  When I sent this picture to Ev (from the river this morning) she said “That’s the same photo you sent last week!” Which, … Continue reading →

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Reflection of hope

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

27 May, 2018            Reflection of hope “May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears.” – Nelson Mandela I didn’t have a theme for this post – I still don’t – but I saw that … Continue reading →

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AKA “Butterfly McPeace”

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Jay McLaughlin

4 December, 2016            AKA “Butterfly McPeace” My friend and mentor for many years was the late, great Butterfly McPeace. She passed away a couple of years ago. I keep a roll of these stickers to remind … Continue reading →

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You’re only as good as your last gig…

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Jay McLaughlin

3 May, 2015              You’re only as good as your last gig  Or so I’m told. I have had (by my standards) a lot of “gigs” this week, e.g. I’ve been doing lots of stuff … Continue reading →

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It’s hard to come up with good titles…

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

26 January, 2014    It’s hard to come up with good titles Subtitle “What a copout”. I mean, seriously, was that the best I could do? Unfortunately it was. They say that good titles attract viewers and I’ve noticed they do. … Continue reading →

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smile

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

19 January, 2014    smile We were just walking around at the Y and a person walked up to us and said that right out of the blue. You can see why he said it. My blog says it’s about “people … Continue reading →

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