Category Archives: Writing

~ Lens-Artists Challenge #336 ~ Only One Picture ~

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

This week Ann-Christine asks us to select one photograph that we “find important, meaningful and perhaps sends a message.” Though I usually attempt to remain upbeat no matter what is going on in the world around me, the political actions … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #325: Gratitude ~

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Lindy Le Coq

Tina asks us to reflect upon what elements in our lives we are thankful for. In a free-write brainstorm there were many aspects of my life that came out, for example: Being cared for as a child, being encouraged to … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #322: There is a Crack in Everything ~

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Lindy Le Coq

For this week’s challenge, Ritva asks us to dig deeper than the surface beauty of our photography to reveal through them “the interplay between shadow and light, ultimately capturing the essence of optimism that arises from seemingly insignificant openings in … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge # 244: Glowing Moments ~

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Lindy Le Coq

Welcome to Siobhan Sullivan of Bend Branches, this week’s LAPC guest host, who throws the doors wide open with the theme Glowing Moments. While selecting photos, I realized that there were some images for which I had previously written haiku. … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #242: New Experiences ~

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Lindy Le Coq

The first day of first grade, our teacher asked her students to raise our hands if we couldn’t see what she had written on the chalk board. I raised my hand, so she directed me to a desk closer to … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #183: Memorable Events ~

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Lindy Le Coq

Those of you who have followed my blog are familiar with our wonderful beagle, Jello. Last month I featured her on Lens-Artists Challenge #178. Sadly, last week Jello passed away from congestive heart failure. She was with us at the … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 3, 2020 by Lindy Le Coq

Walking through wind and rain this morning of November 3, 2020, I send prayers of thanksgiving to my fellow citizens; you who stand in long lines masked and socially distanced wending your way to the voting booth. … Continue reading →

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~ Report from the Edge of a Continent ~ Blue Moon at Sunrise ~

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Lindy Le Coq

blue-moon sets at sunrise all saints lower to skyline dip under ocean all souls rise once more into a brilliant new day Wishing everyone safe harbor, as we navigate uncharted waters.🐾

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~ American Apartheid ~ A Poem ~

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Lindy Le Coq

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 →