~ Friday Flyers – Goldfinch on the Wing ~ WPC – Change 7 ~

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

American Goldfinch are migrating through our region now.  They gather in trees and shrubs, calling out to brothers and sisters still on the wing. In raucous harmony they announce; “plenty of room here, and good eats too!”

As the lovely blossoms of coneflowers and rudbeckia fade, it is such a pleasure to see these colorful birds feeding on their seeds.

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

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~ Jello one week after being hit on a highway by a truck ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Change 6 ~

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

*angels were everywhere

*the young man who slammed on the brakes in his big utility truck, causing damage to the vehicle, but minimizing the impact on Jello,

*the runner who saw it happen and came to my side asking only, “how can I help you?”

*the resort owner, Darrell, who called the La Pine Animal Hospital, gave us directions, told them we were on the way and said “you can stay as long as you need to — on me.”

*Dr. ‘Gordon’ and staff, who provided immediate care and reparative surgery to the gaping wound on Jell0’s right side, and reattached her nose cartilage to her upper jaw.

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they all loved her immediately — stepped up to save her

~ angels ~ people of exemplary conduct and virtue ~

how do you thank your angels?

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with gentle touch
soft words of comfort
holding life close
with a promise
we can do this

and we are
almost there

 *With special thanks to Creighton, Kate, judi, Carolyn and all who have provided special care, thoughts and love to Jello and me as we have navigated this trauma.

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

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC ~ Change 5 ~

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

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

 

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~ Tuesday Two by Two & WPC ~ Change 4 ~

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Left photo taken July, 2012 with lupine in full bloom on a sunny afternoon.

Right photo taken September, 2015 with mist rising at daybreak.

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

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~ Monochrome Monday & WPC ~ Change 3 ~

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

A week ago, Creighton and I drove from Tahoe City to the summit of Willamette Pass in Oregon.  We spent the night at a quiet RV/Cabin resort by Crescent Creek.  It was so peaceful and we were tired, so we decided to stay another day and night.

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On Wednesday morning, Jello and I took a long walk through the damp meadow and underbrush by the creek. One moment she was near me, the next she was gone, and then I heard the slamming of brakes on the highway, and a beagle cry.  It is a miracle she survived. My faith in angels is stronger than ever. We are home and Jello is mending. Please don’t criticize me for allowing her off lead — I don’t need sermons. Instead of blame, I ask that you send Jello your healing rieki (universal life energy) for a full recovery. Thank you.

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

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~ First Light at Lake Tahoe ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Change 2 ~

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

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“The moment of change is the only poem.”  Adrienne Rich

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

 

 

 

 

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~ Morning at Crescent Creek ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Change ~

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Misty sunrise over Crescent Creek, Willamette Pass, Oregon — USA

“I have accepted fear as a part of life — specifically the fear of change…I have gone ahead despite the pounding in my heart that says: turn back…”  Erica Jong

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

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~ Oregon Swallowtail ~ Friday Flyers ~

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Be it bird, bug, butterfly, leaf, or seed – if it is something from nature that’s in the air, it’s a Friday Flyer.

Just landed in the holly.
Starting to open its wings.
Gently unfolding in the early morning sunlight.
Notice the droplets of dew still on the lower edges of the wings.

(Papilio oregonius, sometimes classified as Papilio machaon oregonius[1] or Papilio bairdii oregonius[2]) The adult Oregon swallowtail has a yellow abdomen with black lines. It has a wingspan of 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) to 4 inches (10 cm). Its wings have concave spots that are scalloped inwards with a reddish-orange eyespot along the lower border, similar to, but smaller than, the eyespot of the common Old World swallowtail. The yellow markings on the wings of the Oregon swallowtail are also brighter than the common swallowtail. It has a tail characteristic of all swallowtail butterflies. The caterpillar is black with yellow markings.[7][8]  (Wikipedia)

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~ Basil ~ Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Sense of Taste ~

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Every year I plant plenty of basil so I can pick it all summer to flavor omelettes, toss into salads and layer over sliced tomatoes.

Before the leaves begin to fall, I make pesto sauce to freeze. In the rainy days of midwinter, a plate of linguini slathered in pesto sauce warms my soul!

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Basil Pesto

 Another great way to savor the flavor and fragrance of basil all year long is to make infused olive oil. (I also like to make rosemary infused olive oil.) Here’s how:

Decide how much end product you want and use an appropriate sized pot. Wash and damp dry fresh basil on the stem and set aside (even for a large amount of oil, you will only need 4-5 stems).  Pour olive oil into pot, add peeled garlic cloves — more or less depending on the quantity you are making and how much you enjoy garlic!  Put pot on burner over medium high heat.  When the cloves begin to fritter, add the basil and allow oil to come to a light boil.  If you need to cover the pot to reduce spatters, be sure to keep it ajar enough so moisture can escape.  When things look adequately toasted, turn off heat, allow oil to cool, sieve into serving (or gifting) containers and store in a cellar or refrigerator.  Use it just as you would use plain olive oil and most of all — enjoy!

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~~~ Wordless Wednesday ~~~

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

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My third, in response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Grid.”

 

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