Category Archives: nature

~ In A Vase ~ In My Heart ~

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

“Memories, you see, last longer than anything else.”  Margaret Sangster Harvey Littlejohn Low February 28,1922 – Spokane Washington ~ June 3, 2016 – Corvallis, Oregon My younger sister, Lori and I collaborated to write a quality obituary of our father. … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

       

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~In Memory of My Father ~

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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 ~

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ JNW’s One Word Photo Challenge – Burn ~

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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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~ Pigeon Guillemot – Friday Flyers ~

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Earth 2 ~

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ Tulipa ~ One Word Photo Challenge – Bulb ~

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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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