Dead and Alive ~ Monochrome Monday + WPC ~ Half and Half

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

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Almost Ripe ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Half and Half

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Blackberries are ripening…

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 but only the darkest purple-indigo gems are worth reaching for.

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I’m pretty sure it was James Beard who said about blackberries, “when they’re red — they’re green.”  Even if the berry looks like it could be ripe — it’s not ready to eat until it turns a dull dark indigo.

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Over the Edge ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Half and Half

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

The photo challenge this week is to “share an image that has two clear halves, literally or figuratively.” This shot, looking down the hillside into the deep blue waters of Crater Lake, has the added drama of trees growing up toward the viewpoint.

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~ Restoring Wood Garage Doors ~

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

I have taken on the project of sanding and refinishing the garage doors of my house. It is a labor of love — lots of work with wood — a material I love. Once the panels and bevels are sanded smooth, I will finish them with a high quality stain.

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Right door Mon. 7/13
Both doors Tu. 7/14
Both doors Wed 7/15
Both doors Th. 7/16

After three afternoons applying a belt sander to the surfaces, I’m getting to the wood underneath. At the end of each work session I’m tired; my shoulders are sore, arms are noodles, and hands are raggedy. One of the reasons I take pictures of projects like this is so I can see progress being made!

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Tartan ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Symbol

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Years ago my brother, Mike, visited Scotland, the homeland of our grandfather, George Sutherland Low and grandmother Jessie Harvey Fraser. During his travels, Mike researched our family clans and after extensive searching found the woolen plaid fabrics of our clan tartans.

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Mike’s wife made these banners for the family and I treasure mine. It symbolizes a connection to a heritage I am part of, even at this great distance in space and time. Both tartans are lovely.

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~~~ Wordless Wednesday ~~~

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ Tuesday’s with Cee’s Oddball Photo Challenge ~

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

After several days creating a new garden, all my work gloves needed washing. They looked so funny air drying on the basket, I had to snap this photo!

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~ Monochrome Monday ~ Shifting Sand ~

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

I love looking at life from different perspectives. This photo, taken with my camera resting on top of beach sand, gives the impression of a moonscape until you notice the seagull!

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Longbeach, WA ~ USA

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Sun Face ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Symbol

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Sunlight nurtures my heart and soul, so the symbol of the sun’s face is one I have collected over the years.  Here are some of my favorites.

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~ Wordless Wednesday + Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Doors

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

 

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“Door.”

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My next suggestion is gates.

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