Tag Archives: pacific northwest

~ Mac’s Landing ~ Deer Lake, WA ~

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Last night we stayed in Newport, Washington where my family lived from 1950-55. Since I was very young, my recollections of Newport are few and far between. Our focus yesterday, Sunday was to visit Deer Lake Resort for a picnic … Continue reading →

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~ From Green to Gold ~ Columbia River Gorge ~

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

On this first day we wanted to make a dent in the distance from the southwest corner of Washington State to the northeast region, without pushing ourselves to the point of exhaustion.  We started by driving I-84 on the Oregon … Continue reading →

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~ Road Trip Odyssey ~

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

We’re on the road to visit places from my childhood.  I will be scattering ashes along the way, gathering thoughts with words and impressions with photographs. Jello’s bed in the back of the cab with a pillow on the console … Continue reading →

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~ Calla Lily ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ Sunshine – In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Eight years ago I converted a swath of my front lawn into flower beds, with the purpose of creating a perennial border of bird and butterfly friendly plants. Today’s salt glaze pottery vase holds blossoms from those gardens. Black-eyed Susan, … Continue reading →

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~ Lifting Up ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Look Up ~

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

“We move forward by lifting up — not tearing down.”* “Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities — always see them, for they’re always there.” ~ Norman Vincent … Continue reading →

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~ Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge ~

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

A post of beach debris along the trail from Longbeach to The Breakers.

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~ Store Front Signs – Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge ~

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Two gems!  

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ In A Vase On Monday – Red, White & Blue ~

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

In honor of the fourth of July — Independence Day in the USA — today’s vase features a combination of hydrangea, gladiolus and roses, the colors of our flag. They are presented in a large clear glass vase with red … Continue reading →

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