Author Archives: Lindy Le Coq

~ Fleeting Moments ~ WPC: Evanescence + Bird Haiku ~

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Yesterday, as I walked the trail through the marshy dunes from the beach to our condominium (Long Beach, WA), I spotted birds I’d never seen before. Fortunately, I had my Panasonic with telephoto so I was able to get good enough … Continue reading →

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~ Dune Grass Runes ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq
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~Late Spring = Early Summer ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

For the first time since September, we are experiencing a run of more than two days of sunshine. What a joy to get up in the morning and walk into the gardens with a mug of coffee and nippers in … Continue reading →

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~ In Wildness ~ Weekly Photo Challenge: Heritage ~

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Something that represents my heritage is the love of nature and being outdoors — whether in my gardens, at a park or in the wild. Camping, fishing, exploring lakes and streams, mountains and the ocean, as well as visiting national … Continue reading →

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~ Condensation Trail ~ WPC: Reflecting ~

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

It was early morning — just after sunup at the 5,000 foot summit of Willamette Pass, Oregon — USA.  The water surface on Odell Lake was a gentle roll of motion reflecting the surrounding forests and a blue sky streaked … Continue reading →

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~ Caligula Haiku ~ 5/11/17 ~ Take Two ~

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Guess I was a bit upset this morning (also in a hurry) when I posted my caLLigula haiku! Sorry about that, but somehow striking the L twice made me feel more powerful — more in control — an illusion.   grandstand … Continue reading →

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~ Haiku ~ Caligula is not America ~

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

caligula fears subterfuge disintegrates denial backfires ***** feeble and flabby caligula fires false hoods shoots himself in foot ***** stonewall excuses stumble crumble turn to dust we provide strong wind

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~ “Slip Slidin’ Away” ~ WPC: Danger! ~

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

From fall to late spring in the Pacific Northwest, moss can turn sidewalks and driveways into dangerous places to tread. “You know the nearer your destination The more you’re slip slidin’ away” Paul Simon I feel this way about my country … Continue reading →

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~ Re-post of Tina Schell: Sinister Swamp – WPC Danger ~

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Tina’s work is always above and beyond the norm, so I wanted you who follow me to see this fine example of her nuanced word and image collage. Source: Sinister Swamp – WPC Danger

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq
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