Category Archives: Being

~ American Apartheid ~ A Poem ~

Posted on June 3, 2020 by

American Apartheid–Lindy Le Coq – June 3, 2020   Four hundred years of suppression, black men and women raped and murdered for being.   Jim Crow still alive in red-lined housing, unfunded schools, three strikes – you’re out, stop & … Continue reading →

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~Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on March 11, 2020 by

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #56: Seascapes ~

Posted on August 2, 2019 by

When I was a young girl, my family lived in the center of Washington State, USA. Every summer my parents made sure we kids had a get-away vacation. Sometimes we visited National Parks, and often we camped at quiet places … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge # 53: Your Choice ~

Posted on July 13, 2019 by

To be alive on this beautiful planet is near and dear to my heart. Being out in nature sustains me. To look upon a sight that takes my breath away, and lifts me out of my inner unrest, is pure … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #52: Serenity ~

Posted on July 5, 2019 by

Serenity is subtle The sensation enters my eyes, ears and nose, spreads throughout my mind and body – fills me with peace and asks nothing of me. Sometimes it comes to me in soft pastels with gently lapping water, or … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Cooling ~

Posted on July 21, 2018 by

Yes, I have been busy with other important facets of my life, yet I’ve missed posting regularly. Now I see that Tina Schell, and three other bloggers (previously unknown to me) have developed a consortium to provide those who loved … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on June 14, 2017 by
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~ Word Showers ~

Posted on April 7, 2017 by

April is national poem writing month (napowrimo). Thank you for reminding me, dear friend Judi Goldberg (judgo). 4/1 a poem a day what joy to have a purpose to write in April 4/2 keeps me distracted thinking of Caligula his boorish bumbles 4/3 sunshine … Continue reading →

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~ We Walk Our Talk! ~

Posted on January 24, 2017 by

Tom McCall Waterfront Park On the Willamette River ~ A rainy day! On the march, we passed a small dragon-float representing none other than Big Bother himself! Attendance at this rally and march is estimated at between 75,000 and 100,000. … Continue reading →

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~ Wenatchee ~

Posted on July 24, 2016 by

It was difficult to leave Shady Pines Resort on Friday. We liked the cabin, the intimacy of the resort and I was pleased at how unspoiled the entire place remains. On the road to Wenatchee, we drove into a thunderstorm … Continue reading →

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