Category Archives: travel

~ Rock and River ~ Weekly Photo Challenge: Resilience ~

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Rock outcroppings amid the constantly tumbling rush of river waters is a favorite symbol of resilience to me. “Life force rushes to the ocean — relentless invigorating power channeled (though undiminished) by large boulders solidly grounded midst surging currents.”     … Continue reading →

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~ Seeking Solace in Nature ~ Skywatch Friday ~

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

The election of a man who has no business being President of the United States, has left me seeking internal balance. Everything he says and represents is antithetical to my belief system and core values. Though I know better than … Continue reading →

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~ Keep Out! ~ Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge: Signs of Any Kind ~

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

While walking Jello through Riverside Park in Spokane, Washington last month, I saw this lineup of signs and knew someday it would be perfect to post for one of Cee’s challenges! This one caught my eye because of the juxtaposition … Continue reading →

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~ Resourceful Possibility of Untidy Chance ~ WPC: Chaos ~

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

For this week’s photo challenge, Ben Huberman asks us to embrace “the creative potential of disorderly randomness.” While walking at Longbeach last month, I saw this piece of metal in the distance. Approaching it, I noticed all the ocean-dwellers living … Continue reading →

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~ Hang Gliders ~ Skywatch Friday ~

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Sunday, October 23, 2016 heading west on state highway 14 approaching  The Bridge Of The Gods Columbia River Gorge ~ Washington State & Oregon State ~ USA skywatch

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~ Beach Walk – Cee’s B & W Photo Challenge: It’s All About Nature ~

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Nature’s wonders on a walk from Beach Haven toward Doughty Point.  

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Local ~

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Local

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~ Skywatch Friday ~

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Skywatching is one of my favorite activities when I’m here in Cabin 1 at Beach Haven, Orcas Island, WA USA. From the time I awaken in the morning, to when I’m done for the day, the sky is always changing. … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ October Sunset ~

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ In A Vase On Monday ~ Island Berries ~

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Today’s vase is an ordinary wine glass — the fanciest piece of glassware in cabin #1 at Beach Haven, Orcas Island! On my walk this morning I picked some berry branches for my posy and feature it on the picnic … Continue reading →

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