~ In A Vase On Monday ~ Five Thousand Feet Above Sea-level ~

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

To my friends and blog followers please accept my apology for the absence of posts and views of your fine work this week. I have been fishing with my sister and brother-in-law, and living in a nice cabin at the summit of Willamette Pass, Oregon. WiFi is hard to get, so I gave up on posting and focused on fishing and taking pictures. Lots of good stuff to share in the future!

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Common Red Paintbrush Castilleja miniata, Douglas’ Aster Aster subspicatus, Mountain monkey flower Mimulus tiling 

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In homage to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden, here is my posy from the boggy meadows along the shores of Crescent Creek, featured in a shot glass on a wooden bench in front of the source.

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Another Misty Dawn ~

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ Hydrangea Heaven ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

The many hydrangea shrubs in my yard continue to thrive and provide globes in gorgeous hues. These blossoms are all from the same plant, given to me by my neighbor last year and now thriving in a shady garden.

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Hydrangea macrophylla

The vase was given to me decades ago by my mother-in-law — a woman who had a fine eye for antiques. There are no identifying marks on this ceramic jug that features a small spout, metal handle and large cork seal.

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Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden for providing this inspiration!

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~ Rising Mist ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Morning ~

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Early morning in the Oregon Cascade Mountains breaks fresh and bracing. Mist rises, as the sun crests the eastern ridge and pours its warmth into the marshy margins of Crescent Creek.

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Sun rays slant through the pines, as Jello sniffs the tracks of critters.

Thanks to Cheri Lucas Rowlands for suggesting this week’s challenge:  Morning

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~ Skywatch Friday ~

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Even the sky is not the limit!

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Cirrostratus

Washington State – USA

To enjoy sky-shots from around the world please visit:  http://skyley.blogspot.com/

 

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Blue horses at sunset

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Just had to share this lovely entry from Janice at

https://ontheland.wordpress.com

A sequence of Tilus poems:

 

~ Life goes on, love prevails as sunsets end.

∼ Twilight mare gathering, survival flow.

∼ Majestic steeds steady, unafraid, strong.

∼ Community wisdom in danger: peace. ∼…

Source: Blue horses at sunset

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq
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Goldendale, Washington – USA

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~ Coneflowers – In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

 Echinacea and Rudbeckia create a riot of color along the border of my front yard. Though somewhat raggedy up close, they still bring a smile to my face!

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Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldstrum,’ Echinacea pupurea ‘White Swan,’ Echinacea pupurea ‘Magnus’

The vase is a pottery pitcher displayed with four mugs, which my father sent home when he was stationed in Europe during WWII. Stamped ‘Made in Belgium,’ it is a precious heirloom.

To see other lovely displays of cut flowers, check out Cathy’s site  Rambling in the Garden

 

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Narrow ~

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Washington State highway 14 eastbound — two lanes

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Slender fir trees tower over a tiny Pacific Ocean inlet

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On the trail to North Head Lighthouse, Cape Disappointment State Park, Washington USA.

Two way footpath through dunes to the Pacific Ocean

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Longbeach, Washington USA

If narrow leads me to expansive, vast wide open places, I can drive or walk that trail!

 Narrow

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~ Repost ~ Hillary is Hermione — rachelmankowitz

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Sometime over the past few weeks, after the twentieth or twenty-first media expert complained about how careful and studied Hillary Clinton is, how she plans and researches everything, and she’s so boring compared to Trump’s constant impulsiveness, I started to think that Hillary is Hermione, from the Harry Potter books, all grown up. I […]

via Hillary is Hermione — rachelmankowitz

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