~ Thanksgiving Cactus ~ WPC: This Time of Year ~

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Yes, I know the common name for this plant is Christmas Cactus — however — clearly the plant isn’t going to wait!

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Every year, as the grey skies of late autumn/early winter descend upon my little corner of the world, this lovely plant provides a bit of brightness.

It’s Not This Time of Year Without…

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~ Skywatch Friday ~

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Raining hard with no let up in sight here in the southwest corner of Washington State, USA — over two inches in the past twenty-four hours. Glad to have a warm fire and inside activities to keep my busy today!

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This is a shot taken on a sunny day, when the clouds were beginning to roll in.

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~ Stalwart Hydrangea ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) still offers a bit of color in its blossoms.

Today I feature it in a vase that belonged to a dear girlfriend who recently passed. She was a gardener, and flower arranger par excellence.

 

Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden for hosting this inspiring challenge.

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~ Mystical Artifacts ~ Weekly Photo Challenge: Magic ~

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

On my first walk along the shoreline at Beach Haven this past October, I saw these Rhododendron blossoms tucked into a heap of other elements natural to the setting.

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How did these get here? I wondered, as I stopped to take a picture and examine. Immediately, I could tell this assemblage was a composition put together (in part) by human hands.

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Though I’ll never know who participated in this creation nor why, I honor its inherent magic.

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC 3 ~

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ Sweet Alyssum ~ In A Vase on Monday + WPC: Tiny 2 ~

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

When I was a young girl (before the advent of Barbie) I’d pick a blossom of sweet alyssum to serve as the bridal bouquet for my storybook dolls.

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With its multitude of tiny blossoms, Lobularia maritima is easy to grow in sunny locations, and is a wonderful companion to many other perennials.

To see what’s blooming in other gardens, visit Cathy at Rambling in the Garden.

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~ Walk On Water ~ Weekly Photo Challenge: Tiny 1 ~

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

I’ve always been fascinated by water skippers (Gerridae Hemiptera), also known as water striders, water bugs and pond skaters. These fascinating bugs are built to transfer their weight so they can run on top of the water’s surface. They seem to be constantly on the move, so I was happy to get a shot that is in focus.

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~ Seeking Solace in Nature ~ Skywatch Friday ~

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

The election of a man who has no business being President of the United States, has left me seeking internal balance. Everything he says and represents is antithetical to my belief system and core values. Though I know better than to retreat, taking a breather at the beach has helped me clear my heart, soul and mind. We will rise.

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With apologies to r.d. laing

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

My dear, wise friend Judi Goldberg deserves a wider audience for this succinct parsing of now.

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Day 2

Day two of president elect Donald Trump. And playing out on a national level is the confusion of feelings and facts, by which I mean understanding reality based on ones feelings, and justifying ones actions based on feelings. Well, I mean the whole election was an example of that, but as my good friend Doug pointed out for at least the 150 times in the last year or so, we are a republic, not a democracy, and it’s not simply about majority rules. It’s about disagreement, and the push and pull and tug and scratch of the factions. And of course there was going to be push back against the what the fuck of all the changes that have seemingly been rammed down the throats of white men and women it can’t help but be said, who weren’t, aren’t ready. But, it is just another cycle and another…

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Stunned…

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Jane captures my feelings so well in her photos and post, I decided to share it. Thank you, Jane.

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