~ Sunday Sailors ~ Birds in the Bay ~

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

This pair of Harlequin Ducks worked the shoreline right in front of the deck at cabin 1.

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Harlequin Ducks

After sundown, a pair of Pacific Loons appeared with an escort — a Herring Gull. The gull floated on the surface, unfazed and unflappable as the two loons worked the waters, always returning within eyesight of their attendant.

Pacific Loons with their escort, a Herring Gull
Pacific Loons
First winter Herring Gull

A flock of Canada Goose flew north across the bay, honking and making a racket, while one, still in the water, paddled like crazy to catch up with them!

At the end of the day the Thayer’s Gull screeched at me, as I sat on the deck. Then it gave me a nasty look, a final farewell cry and flapped off for the night.

Canada Goose
Thayer’s Gull
Double-crested Cormorant

An early morning Cormorant dried its wings in this morning’s slight breeze. All is well.

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~ Olga ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – (Extra)ordinary ~

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Olga is one of those tiny towns with a post office, a general store (closed) and a few homes where a community of people appear content in their lovely, quiet nook.

Extraordinary in the bright autumn light, the sun sparkling like diamonds on the water.

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “(Extra)ordinary.”

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~ Friday Flyers in my Happy Place ~ WPC – 5 ~

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

If it’s in the air (or can get there on its own!) and it’s from nature, it’s a Friday Flyer!

Bald Eagles
Spider (been here all week)
Mew Gull
3 Harlequin Ducks & gulls
Blue Heron on the wing

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Happy Place.”

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Happy Place ~

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

 

My Happy Place starts the moment I arrive at the Anacortes Ferry landing. The weather was nice and I had time to explore and take some photos.

Once I am on the deck of Cabin 1, Beach Haven, Orcas Island, WA — it begins. Each moment of every day, the light shifts to create a new palette of beauty before me.

And then there are the birds! Stay tuned for more in tomorrow’s Friday Flyers.

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Happy Place.”

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Happy Place 3 ~

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

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In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Happy Place.”

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~ Tuesday Two by Two + WPC- Happy Place 2 ~

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

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Yesterday, rain, mist, clouds and fog mixed to create this monochrome palette hiding the contours of Saturna Island, which stretches into the waters of the western horizon behind Waldron Island.

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This morning, the clouds are breaking, mist and fog have lifted, and sunlight bathes Saturna, offering my favorite kind of pairing for two by two Tuesday.

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~ Monochrome Monday + Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Happy Place ~

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Beach Haven, Orcas Island, WA — USA

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10/12/15 7:30 a.m.

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Happy Place.”

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~ Friday Flyers ~

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Getting away to sleep, think, dream, listen, talk, write, read, take photos and draw for a week or so. When I do post, it will be live from Cabin #1, Beach Haven, Orcas Island, WA – USA

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~ Giving Grace ~ Under the Skin of Life ~ WPC Boundaries – 7 ~

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

IMG_1123.JPGWe had both transgressed. I immediately apologized — with no response from her for months. In order to move myself out of the emotional victim position and begin to heal my heart and soul, I gave her grace — a concept I first heard about on a Ted Radio presentation by Anna Deavere Smith, from her interview with a Rawanda woman who survived the genocide.

“I can’t really forgive those who violated my family and me. I can give them grace. To forgive someone, they have to ask me for forgiveness, and I will give it. However, when they are oblivious to my hurt, I can’t forgive them, but I can give them grace. I can release them, not hold onto it (pain) in my heart.”

So powerful, so freeing, so right.

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Boundaries.”

Though this is the last of my blog entries exploring Boundaries – Under the Skin of Life, my story continues — as does my growth. Thanks to those who have stayed with me this week and especially those who have read the entries. I hope you have found some pearls to keep and share.

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~ Breakthrough ~ Under the Skin of Life ~ WPC Boundaries – 5 ~

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

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Finding and accepting the crux of the problem was a breakthrough. It was/is my behavior that I must modify. Setting boundaries for myself — and sticking to them — is the solution to this part. Healing my hurt was the next task and it too required deep exploration of my emotional, mental and spiritual being.

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Boundaries.”

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