Author Archives: Lindy Le Coq

~ Pigeon Guillemot – Friday Flyers ~

Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba), is a diving shorebird native to the coastlines from California to Alaska. I have seen them often in pairs, skimming above white-capped waters — wingtip to wingtip — at what appears to be supersonic speed! Yesterday, … Continue reading

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~ Tiptoes ~ Cee’s B&WPC – Shoes or Feet (human or animal) ~

I love pedicures. After learning about the nasty mess feet can become if not cared for, I vowed to make having a pedicure every 3-4 weeks a health priority. It’s also fun to sport expertly painted toenails. This week, I … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Earth 2 ~

Earth

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~ Tulipa ~ One Word Photo Challenge – Bulb ~

The online dictionary I use defines bulb as “a rounded underground storage organ present in some plants…a plant grown from a bulb.” I just removed these tulips from a planter, and will provide soil, water and light to the bulbs … Continue reading

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~ In A Vase On Monday ~

My vase today features Rosa ‘Mr. Lincoln’ — a velvet red hybrid tea rose with a classic deep fragrance to match it’s rich color. Rosa ‘Chrysler Imperial’, Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ and Salvia officinalis ‘Berggarten’ fill out the arrangement.    ‘Mr. … Continue reading

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~ What’s Blooming In My Garden On Sunday~

Here are a few of the lovelies that greeted me in the gardens today!   Happy Mother’s Day — USA

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Earth ~

This photo is of a poster we purchased in 1970, from the Whole Earth Catalog. I had it mounted on hardboard and framed. It remains an awe-inspiring vision to me. This shot was taken from an airplane above the fertile … Continue reading

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~ American Goldfinch Migration ~ Friday Fliers ~

I spent a couple days with my sister at her home in Corvallis, Oregon, to do more cleanup at Dad’s place this week. Diana is a bird lover too, and her open backyard draws in flocks of American Goldfinch as … Continue reading

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~ Cee’s B&WPC – Facial Expressions + WPC – Admiration 5 ~

If you have followed my blog for a while you know that my beagle Jello, survived a serious accident last September. That she is alive and doing well today, I attribute to many people — her angels. This first shot … Continue reading

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~ Teachers – Pivotal People ~ WPC – Admiration 4 ~

On Monday I began a series highlighting teachers who have guided my life, starting with family. Tuesday I put a spotlight on Mom, featuring a photo of her in the prime of life. This morning I included a nature photo, … Continue reading

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