Author Archives: Lindy Le Coq

~In Memory of My Father ~

Harvey Littlejohn Low (February 28, 1922 – June 3, 2016) On the day my father died I planted flowers in my sister’s garden — Lemon and marmalade marigolds Sapphire lobelia circling Garnet geraniums. This is a poem I wrote when … Continue reading

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Spare ~

‘SPARE GRASS’ “Asparagus has been used as a vegetable and medicine, owing to its delicate flavour, diuretic properties, and more. It is pictured as an offering on an Egyptian frieze dating to 3000 BC. In ancient times, it was also … Continue reading

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~ Hortensia ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

In 1994, Creighton and I visited his relatives in Brittany, France. They were lovely and generous with us. I remember well the beautiful hydrangea  Madame Rene Andre kept. The climate there is much like ours in the Pacific Northwest, so … Continue reading

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~ From Small to Large ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

I have always loved little things. These tiny vases, purchased from Orcas Island Pottery, are perfect for small posy arrangements. Peonies continue to grace the gardens and roses are popping out in lively color for early summer cheer. Rosa ‘Charisma’, … Continue reading

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~ I Can See Clearly Now!* ~ WPC – Jubilant ~

This week’s photo challenge is from Michelle W. “Rejoice! It’s the end of the week, and time for a celebratory photo challenge…Let’s all end this week on a high note, with images that say jubilant.” There are many times in my … Continue reading

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~ Cee’s B&WPC – Tongues and Tails ~

I could have gone into the trove of photos I took at the San Diego Zoo to provide a diverse collage of tails, but I’d rather feature our very own — now well-loved by many of you – Jello. When … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ JNW’s One Word Photo Challenge – Burn ~

Makeshift fire-pit at entry to the beach from Chautauqua Lodge, Longbeach, WA USA Jello adores being at the beach. After running, rolling and playing it’s time for a good sniff about!

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~ Rose City ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Well, almost in a vase! While out checking the gardens after two days of heavy rain, my neighbor came over to talk, then another joined us. To keep my flowers fresh I placed them in the water feature on my … Continue reading

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Face ~

Garden sculpture at Olga Pottery, Orcas Island, Washington USA. My maternal grandmother lived with us the last years of her life. She liked to sit on the piano bench while the family gathered to watch television. By nine o’clock, grandma … Continue reading

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