
I’m enjoying my coffee as this Wednesday morning unfolds, and while checking email, I found that Manuela reblogged my post about the beauty of fungi at her lovely website, In a Love World.
Thank you, Manuela, for your kindness! And I hope you’ll visit Manuela’s blog to not only read the rest of my poem, but to peruse the beauty and love you’ll discover. ❤️

May you find reverence in your moments with nature, and thanks again, Manuela!
Happy Wednesday! 💖
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© Lauren Scott, BaydreamerWrites.com
Author and poet, Lauren Scott, is a recent Pushcart Prize Nominee who enjoys small-town living in the Bay Area with her husband, Matt, of thirty-seven years. Their daughter and son live out of state, and with frequent visits and technology, this family of four remains close. Lauren has published four collections of poetry: New Day, New Dreams (2013), Finding a Balance (2015), Ever So Gently (2023), and King Copper (2025). In 2021, she released her memoir, More than Coffee. Her first children’s book, Cora’s Quest, was published in 2024. Lauren has been a guest on several podcasts, and her writing is featured on Spillwords Press where she was voted Author of the Month and garnered Publication of the Month awards. She is a recent recipient of the Publication of the Year (Poetic) Award. Lauren is a contributing author in several anthologies, and her work is showcased on LatinosUSA and Gobblers and Masticadores. She is currently working on her second children’s book and another collection of poetry. Lauren’s muse discovers inspiration from family, spending time outdoors, reveling in simple things, and marveling at the mysteries of life.

My pleasure and thank you for your kindness, Lauren!
You’re welcome, Manuela, and I value your support. Thank you again, and have a wonderful day! ❤️
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Fabulous, fabulous! 💝😊💝
Thanks, Vicki! I’ll visit you soon! Hugs 🥰💕🌷
Aww…no worries! Love ya! 😊❤️😊
Well, I just read your last two posts. Can’t wait for your book, and I’m sorry I’ve been MIA lately, just without blogging energy and trying to work on my projects. Anyway, love ya and have a great day! 🥰💝
Oh my goodness. No worries. I feel all of that…don’t know how you juggle all that you’re doing but I hear you about the prioritizing. It’s important and I’ve had to slow down here on WP, too. Not for lack of love…always about time. Hugs, hugs, hugs to you!
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Thanks for understanding, Vicki. Guilt seems to follow me as I travel on this new path. 🙂 “Not for lack of love” is well said! Goes for me too! Time is the culprit, always! More hugs! 💖🤗💖
You’re stuck with me sister friend. 😜Even when we don’t get the time to interact, I hold you dear. Much love! 💝
Aww, thanks, I do too, Vicki. Lots of love to you and have a great day! 💞
How wonderful!
Thanks, Elizabeth! 🤗
This is the best thing I have read so far today. Thank you Lauren for your wonderful thoughts
Thanks so much for your wonderful comment, DimmaJo!
Congratulations Lauren 🥰❤️
Love and hugs to you xoxo
Thanks a bunch, Maggie! Sending lots of love and hugs to you, dear friend!
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You are so welcome Lauren.
Thank you x❤️x❤️x
Take good care.
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How lovely, Lauren! Congratulations!
Thanks on both counts, Dawn! 💖
Will definitely check it out! 💗
Thanks so much, Pooja! 💝
You’re very welcome!
Lovely to read this again, Lauren! Hugs!! 🥰
Thanks so much, Cindy! I’m glad you enjoyed this again! Hugs to you! 😘