Lake Love

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Photos, Poetry

I returned earlier than I mentioned, but I thought you’d enjoy some lake love. 💙

There’s nothing like escaping to the mountains for tranquility and perspective. Nature unconditionally offers her healing ways, so we embraced them. Last month, life threw us some challenges that we’re moving through with as much grace as possible, but it was good to getaway and spend some time in the Sierra Mountains. We biked around the renovated campground on newly paved roads (pedal bikes and so much fun!). We hiked on the backcountry trail – the same trail that took us to the enchanting Spider Lake for backpacking in 2019.
Loon Lake shown in these photos is gorgeous, a mini Lake Tahoe without the tourists. And it’s been our ‘cabin’ for the last 15 years. Stepping into the cold water is a bit shocking, but once you’re immersed, it feels so good and refreshing that you never want to get out. It’s magical. We reveled in each sunset, and I can’t get enough pics! Our last night’s sunset was one of the most spectacular, oranges and pinks brushed across the sky. And of course, we simply relaxed in camp – reading, talking, listening. Our time here was awesome. It was peaceful. It was reflective. It was needed.
So, I hope the slide show brings peace to you:

A getaway in the woods
may help us forget,
but reality tags along –
so we lug around sadness
while embracing serenity,
and somehow,
they harmonize.

I hope you’re doing well, and maybe one of our photos spoke to you, or maybe a few.
Next week, I’ll share reviews for some wonderful books!
Take good care and stay healthy! 💕

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© Lauren Scott, BaydreamerWrites.com

Lauren Scott is a Pushcart Prize nominee who enjoys small-town living in California’s Bay Area with her husband, Matt, of thirty-seven years. Although their daughter and son live out of state, frequent visits and modern technology keep their family of four close. Lauren is the author of four poetry collections, a memoir, and a children’s picture book. She has been a guest on several podcasts and her work has appeared in seven anthologies. Her poetry and prose has also been featured by Spillwords Press and Literary Revelations where she has received several honors. Lauren is a member of the Redwood Writers chapter and Marin chapter of the California Writers Club, and she is currently working on a new poetry collection and an early chapter book for children.

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82 thoughts on “Lake Love”

  1. Willie Torres Jr.'s avatar Willie Torres Jr.

    Beautiful post and beautiful photos. Sometimes we need that quiet time away to breathe, reflect, and simply let our hearts rest. I love how you captured the truth that sadness and serenity can exist together.

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  4. How delightful you got to Lake Tahoe and enjoyed some respite, Lauren. We do take whatever we have with us. I loved your poem and the reference to harmonizing the two emotions. Beautiful photos, my friend! 💕

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  5. The pictures are gorgeous. I especially like the sunset through the trees. I know what you mean. I just returned from a week on the Isle of Arran and came home refreshed and inspired. Sending hugs. xo

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    1. Thanks, Elizabeth. I’m glad you liked the photos. And unfortunately, the challenges aren’t behind us. The road may be short or long. Only time will tell. But we’re holding optimism close. Thanks again! 💗

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  20. Beautiful photos, and words, lovely Lauren. We’re heartened that you and Matt were able to spend time in your special place to replenish and nurture you both. Much love to you both. Xxxxxxx ❤️💕❤️

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  22. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar D.L. Finn, Author

    Beautiful pictures, Lauren. Never been to Loon Lake but it reminds me of our local Scott’s Flat. We camped there often with kids and more recently with our trailer. Nothing like sitting around the campfire lakeside! Glad you found some peace there. Sending hugs xo

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  24. Beautiful photos, Lauren. They make me a bit jealous and homesick for the West, and in particular, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and El Dorado National forest. So many memories from my childhood and adulthood. The East has its beauty, mountains, lakes and forests, but they aren’t the west. Glad you could escape to Loon Lake and its healing peacefulness.

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    1. Thanks for your wonderful comment, Curt, and I’m glad my photos evoked great memories for you. I know that every part of this country offers its own beauty. Our kids live on the east coast where we’ve seen lots of green and waterfalls. Hope you both are well! I’ll visit you soon to see what you’ve been up to. 🙂

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      1. It is green out here! And our yard includes deer, squirrels, ground hogs, and occasional foxes and possums. We will be heading out to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway again in the not too distant future. And we really enjoyed our trip into Maine for leaf peeping last fall. But it still isn’t the West. 🙄

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