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This Maine Drought Rages On
The “extreme” red on the U.S. Drought Monitor has been steadily creeping toward our county here in Maine. I’ve never seen it so severe. We’ve had dry…
4 hrs ago
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Jay Gaulard
The Active Reader
Have I been doing it right? I’ve read countless books and continue to do so, but have I rushed through some that deserved more of my attention? In this…
8 hrs ago
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Jay Gaulard
New York Nightclubs, The Cotswolds Way, Linguine with Anchovies
It was a strange time in those nightclubs. Not nearly as strange as the thought of walking the Cotswold Way. Perhaps I’ll balance things out with a…
Sep 12
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Jay Gaulard
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Quitting Boy Scouts, Being a White Belt, Lentil Soup
I enjoyed Cub Scouts and Webelos. Boy Scouts? Not so much. Ever wonder what BJJ white belts have to endure? The perfect fall lentil soup recipe is just…
Sep 5
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Jay Gaulard
August 2025
Motorcycling, My Jiu-Jitsu Hiatus, Failing at Blogging
We're all looking for purpose in our lives. I have a feeling motorcycling will play a part in mine. I'm also taking a break from Jiu-Jitsu and trying…
Aug 29
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Jay Gaulard
Tennis, 80s Magazines, Tavern On Maple Street, Being Articulate, Omelette on Ciabatta Recipe
You’ll either laugh or cry after reading my varsity letter story. I talk about the best ’80s magazines, a book by Sharon Owens, tips on becoming more…
Aug 22
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Jay Gaulard
Metallica, ChatGPT, Being Polite, Kvothe Plays the Eolian, Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe
If you aren't a Metallica fan now, you soon will be. I discuss ChatGPT as my new assistant, the art of being polite, how Kvothe makes the audience cry…
Aug 15
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Jay Gaulard
The Hermitage, August in Maine, Sentences, Satan Caves, Butternut Squash Soup
Let's check out a secret spot in Scotland and another in New York. I also discuss some annoying sentences, the nearly dreadful month of August in Maine…
Aug 8
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Jay Gaulard
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Drought in Maine, Writing Well, Striking it Rich, Learning BJJ, Minestrone Soup
Things sure are getting dry here in Maine. That's not stopping me from writing though, or discussing investments, BJJ, and cooking.
Aug 1
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Jay Gaulard
July 2025
Deer Flies, Challenges with BJJ, Summer Weather in Maine
Deer flies are one of the worst things earth has to offer. That, plus some Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu opinion as well a discussion on Maine's summer weather.
Jul 25
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Jay Gaulard
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