Birds, Blooms, Beauty, & Books!

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Books, Photos, Poetry

Hubby and I are the proud landlords of a couple of feathered friends. They both worked hard to build a nest for their babies and chose our hanging ladder for the base. Needless to say, we are not moving the ladder until they relocate! Friday morning, I was lucky to get some photos while I quietly stepped outside. When I walked a little farther, they fled, landing on the power line, and watching me like a hawk, I’m sure.

aware while they work
a safe home of leaves and twigs
the honor is ours

That evening, we tried a new restaurant. A little wine bar in downtown that also serves Sonoran food. With an elegant, yet cozy ambience, the environment was inviting, and the food, delicious! We tried one of their burritos, ate half, so enjoyed two meals out of them. But first, we savored wine and good conversation before diving into dinner. A myriad of music genres in the background played a role in this wonderful dining experience. As we strolled back to our car, we passed a garden of stunning roses. I couldn’t help but stop to tap away on my cell for some pics.

springtime bling uplifts
abounding with vibrancy
rose beauty for you

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I hope you enjoyed my nature exhibit and poems. 🙂 Now, onto the books! 📚

Yesterday, Japan joined the US and made Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku a #1 Amazon Bestseller, too, and in Gabriela’s post today, she features two of my haiku…

feel the quietness
on the meandering trail
worries drift to earth

Please visit her post to read my other poem and for more information about this wonderful book. Congrats again to Editor, Gabriela Marie Milton, and to the other fabulous contributors! I’m honored to be a part of this beautiful anthology! And don’t forget to order your copy!

Kindle: https://shorturl.at/AEYoU

Paperback: https://shorturl.at/pWXIm

Yesterday, Japan joined the US and made Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku a #1 Amazon Bestseller, too – haiku by Lauren Scott

Lastly, my presence in the next week or two may be spotty as I’m drilling down on bringing my ‘Copper’ book to print. However, I’ve run into another glitch (gotta love those glitches that challenge us). But I’m persevering because this book means a lot to me. Of course, all books hold special meanings for their authors. 😁
Anyway, thank you from the bottom of my heart for visiting my corner of blogland. I hope you’ve enjoyed your time here enough to return. And I wish you peace, happiness, and lots of love! ❤️

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105 thoughts on “Birds, Blooms, Beauty, & Books!”

  1. Lauren your posts are always so beautifully uplifting my friend..
    Those roses are stunnung and aww the birdies 🦅.
    They do pic the strangest places to build a home.
    I know ypur book is very important to you .
    He is wagging his tail on Rainbow Bridge, just don’t exhaust ypurself.
    Much love to you and warm hugs as well 🙏💖🙏
    Xoxoxoxo

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    1. Thanks for your lovely and supportive words, Maggie. I know, the birds and their strange places for building their homes. 🙂 But it is so cool and special to see them and to listen to their singing. I know Copper’s wagging his tail on the Rainbow Bridge; thank you for that. 🙏 And I won’t exhaust myself. If anything, the tech glitches are so frustrating. 🙂 Anyway, lots of love and huge hugs to you, my friend. xoxoxo ❤️🤗💫

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      1. Hi Lauren, I know, little birdies sing the sweetest songs 🤗
        Ah, the tech glitches 🙄 make you want to scream.
        Sometimes stepping away is best, but I know you are keen to finish Copper’s book.
        Lots of love back to you dear friend xoxox
        Have a good week ❤️🙏❤️

      2. Sweetest is right, Maggie, and so is scream! 😁 I do the same as you, step away, and then usually when I return, things go the right way. Key word is ‘usually.’ 😂 Have a good week too, dear friend, and thanks for everything! Hugs and love again!
        xoxoxo 💜🌺💚

      3. It is all part of the experience Lauren, but I have on occasion thought of throwing my PC threw a window 😅
        Thank you Lauren and you are so welcome xoxox
        Love and hugs from my little corner of the globe to you ❤️🙏💖

  2. What a post! You had my mouth watering with that wet burrito, looks delish. The flowers look fantastic and have me longing to smell some wild fresh ones here. Congrats on the anthology hitting number one twice!! That my friend, is awesome!!! And as far as tech glitches go… I feel for you, I really do. I am eagerly awaiting to get a copy of your book about Copper.

    Good luck and Have a great day..

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    1. What a comment, Ernie! Thank you! And I laughed at “you had my mouth watering with that wet burrito…” It was SO good, and those roses were incredible. I appreciate your kind words about the anthology, and I’m so happy for Gabriela who created the work of art, and for all the authors. I know you relate to the glitches, but I hope you’re making progress. And I appreciate your support of my ‘Copper’ book. I can’t wait to get a copy too. 🙂 Have a wonderful day, my friend.

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  6. What a heartwarming post all the way around, Lauren. It’s nice when we can lend nature a helping hand. The restaurant sounds lovely but the photos of the roses are stunning! I can almost smell them. How wonderful you are working on Copper’s book. I know it will be special. Thank you for sharing!

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    1. Thanks for your wonderful words, Jan, and I’m happy you enjoyed all aspects of this post. The birds have quite a musical repertoire too. 🙂 I appreciate your kind words about my Copper book too. Hope you’re doing better each day. 💞

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  10. All parts of Being – all beautiful Bs!

    Congratulations on the bird tenants and Gabriela’s anthology!

    Your Copper book must be such a roller-coaster of emotions!

    Sending love and many many hugs and more love!

    xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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    1. All beautiful Bs – love it, Marina! 🙂 Thanks for your good wishes on Gabriela’s book, and you’re right about Copper’s book. It begins with his ‘gotcha day’ and how much joy he brought into our lives, then segues into his passing and the grieving, hoping to provide comfort to those experiencing the loss of their pets. Lots of love and hugs to you, my friend! xoxoxoxo ❤️🥰🤗🌷

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  13. We have a Robin family growing under our deck. I don’t mind them but there also two birds that were trying to build a nest near our outside door. They didn’t like that we had to come and go. I think they gave up trying to build a nest in the light. I felt kind of guilty. . . but I wasn’t planning on being a hermit for the next four months. Ha. ha. Beautiful shots. Good luck with the Copper book! A great book for a great dog!

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    1. That’s cool about the Robin family, and I wouldn’t want to be a hermit either, Brian. 🙂 Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed the pics, and I appreciate your good wishes for the book. So far, I’m hitting walls with glitches, but I hope they’ll be resolved soon.

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  16. Chuckster's avatar Chuckster

    Yo, this piece rolls like a late-night subway train — all mood, all movement, no fixed destination. I’m diggin’ the way you layer those senses — “feel it … awaken … drifting” — like stacking beats under a freestyle. You got that quiet, restless kind of street poetry that don’t need a megaphone — just a little chill, a groovy drift, and a whole lotta soul. Respect. 🥳

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  18. I have a nest in the rafters on my apartment balcony. It’s been home to different birds for 3 years now. Last year, for a Robin and 3 babies and the nest was tiny, barely even a nest. This year, it’s finch, and it looks like a rats nest, just a big clump of grasses and bits of material and debris they find. I’m just glad all these birds, who scatter when I put seeds out, still decided my balcony was the safest place to build a nest!

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  22. Glad you stopped to take a pic of the roses Lauren ❤️ – They are beautiful! Love your poems and the beauty of nature around us.

    Some books are more special than others and I understand your “copper” book is one of them. What a beautiful idea to have one done for your beloved friend!

    Sending you love and peace for a fab week!

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    1. I know, Marie! I stopped in my tracks because they’re so stunning! I’m glad you enjoyed the pics and poems. And thanks for your lovely words about my Copper book too. Hugs and love for a fab week too! xo

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  23. What a lovely and uplifting post, Lauren. We are lucky; a variety of feathered friends visit our feeders. It’s great entertainment and free. Beautiful photos and a lovely idea to write a book about your beloved Angel Copper. 💐💗

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  25. Good luck sorting out your publishing glitch, lovely Lauren. Your post is uplifting and full of love. Thank you. How wonderful to have your feathered friends in residence. Much love to you both, with hugs. Xxxxx 🩷✨🩷

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    1. Thanks, Jane! It’s been so frustrating, but it’ll work out. Patience! 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed this fun and uplifting post. We love having this cute couple as tenants. Lots of love and hugs to you both too! xoxoxo

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    1. Thanks, Cindy! The birds are fun and we love listening to their birdsong too. The restaurant is called Voyage. Have a good day! I’m working on my book so not around as much. But I’m popping in now and then. xo

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      1. Oh that’s so awesome. Great I’ll pass it to my SIL who lives close to you. Good on you. You’ve been here quite a lot i think. You go… can’t wait to read it 💗

  33. CONGRATULATIONS my dear Lauren! Oh girl how I adore your beautiful photos and your haiku presentation complement your imagery so exquisitely my friend. Love it. Hugs and smooches! 🤗💖😘💋🥰

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    1. Thanks SO much for your positive energy and kind, kind words, Kym! I’m so glad you loved the photos and poems! Happy May to you! Sending lots of hugs and smooches your way, my friend! 💞🥰💫💋😘🌷

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      1. Oh my dear Lauren, thank you for your high-octane level of positivity too my friend. 🙆🏻‍♀️ You’re so very welcome as always my dear. Happy May Day to you too ladybug! Love, hugs, and smooches always!! 😘💖🤗💋😍

  35. The Copper book, alright!

    Ahh, the glitch bitch! I just hate her visits.

    Love you your bird tenants! You are so lucky!

    Beautiful dinner and roses. Thanks for sharing those beauties.

    No roses here, yet. Coming in June!

    xoxo🌹❦🌹

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    1. Thanks for your wonderful words on all counts, Resa! I’m hitting walls with my book and it’s making me crazy. So the glitch bitch is spot on! 😲🤪

      But I’ll get through it. We love our birds! They’re so sweet and don’t fly away now when they see us. Happy May and so happy for you about the election! Hugs xoxo🥰🌷🐾

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  36. FYI : I went over to read both Haiku. Nicely done Lauren!

    I did leave a like, but as I didn’t see a normal follow or powered by WP, I did not leave a comment.

    I am so Spam bitten, I have probably become overly cautious.

    xoxoxo

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  38. I adore how you captured the peaceful vibe of the birds and nature, and your haiku is just beautiful ❤️I’m sure Copper is going to be just as special. Best of luck with it all – I’m sure the glitches will sort themselves out.

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  39. Awww that is so sweet. I love our feathered friends. Recently on a walk with my kid, we ran across a little hummingbird lying on the floor of the sidewalk, she must be sick or dying. We picked her up and put her safely, so she does not get trampled. We offered it nectar to revive it. Alas I don’t think she made it.

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