Candle Lighter Award (2011 End of Year)

On January 2, 2012 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Nominations & Awards25 Comments

I am very grateful and honored to have received several awards at the end of last year.
I’m amazed when I receive these and truly thankful.
Due to family commitments for the holidays, I’m a little behind and
I’m now following through with my Gratitude and Nominations…

To begin with, I would like to thank PJ, http://poeticjourney251.wordpress.com,
for the Candle Lighter Award.
She is truly a sweetheart with REMARKABLE faith,
who is a Mentor to me, as well as, Honest Inspiration.

Candle Lighter Award

This award belongs to those who believe, who always Survive the day and those who never stop Dreaming, for those who cannot quit, for those who keep trying and if you’re in this category, you are Entitiled in this Award.I nominate the following bloggers who fit this profile and I believe you’ll enjoy reading their blogs:

Rose: http://granbee.wordpress.com

Betty: http://raindancepoetry.wordpress.com

LeRoy: http://butchdean.wordpress.com

Angela: http://angelajanegraceblog.com

Tim: http://thecreativejuicer.com/ (Happy Birthday applause; hope you can hear it, Tim!)

Sandra: http://sandrabranum.wordpress.com

Sharon: http://figmentsandimagination.wordpress.com

Caddo: http://caddoveil.wordpress.com/

Jessie: http://jessiejeanine.com

I’m sure of two things; most of you have probably already been blessed by their lovely talent and most likely, they have already received these awards. If so, please forgive me; I had to from the bottom of my heart…If you haven’t visited their blogs, please take the time, as they all have a story to tell and if you listen, your eyes and hearts will open even more! Blessings to you all in this New Year!
Lauren

FREEWAY MADNESS HOLIDAY HAIKU TRILOGY

On January 2, 2012January 2, 2012 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Haiku, Holidays14 Comments

These were written for fun, but, honestly,
holiday travel can be a bit daunting,
even though we love road trips!
Hope you enjoy! 🙂

I. OBSERVATION

Driving or flying?
Benefit of tailgating?
Reckless road traveled

II. CONSTRUCTIVE CHANGES

More Innovation
Eco friendly progression
Helping Mother Earth

III. NIGHT ROLLING

Black sky surrounding
Red eyes watching us closely
Keeping our distance

Ringing in 2012!

On January 1, 2012January 1, 2012 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Holidays, Inspirational39 Comments

It’s no surprise 365 days
have come and gone
in the blink of an eye
We wonder and ponder over time spent
and how it went so fast
Some days passed at a snail’s pace
but we seem to race the clock
on the good ‘ol days

If you believe in resolutions,
though, this is no substitution,
Let’s write a new creed…
Enjoy each day to its fullest
not thinking about tomorrow
Don’t borrow the future
Embrace the present
and repent, if you must
Learn to trust more often
Allow a new door to open
and relationships to deepen

Of course, this is a recurring creed,
yet, it fits for each year,
Don’t you agree?
So, let’s try again, My Friends,
with champagne, clinking glasses
and celebrations in the masses
No matter your new goal
Let the New Year roll in
with Smiles, Aspirations,
Hope and Inspiration~

Cheers and Happy New Year, Everyone!

Final Post for 2011…Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! :)

On December 24, 2011December 31, 2011 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Holidays26 Comments

Hello Everyone,

It’s time to say “farewell” for only a short time,
as the holiday festivities begin.
We are hosting, then visiting family out of town,
so computer time will be limited.
After the new year, I will do my best to play “catch up” with
posts and awards, but please have patience~ 🙂

So…here’s another Christmas, Holiday wish to each and every one of you.
May your holidays be filled with peace, love and joy!
I can’t say “farewell” without saying “thank you” for all your comments, likes and recognitions.
This poetry blog has become more than I ever thought it would be,
all because of you!

Warm wishes, hugs and a safe, Happy New Year
and I’ll see you in 2012!

Lauren

Seven “X” Seven Link Award

On December 24, 2011December 24, 2011 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Nominations & Awards14 Comments

This took me by surprise, but I’m very appreciative of my nomination from two wonderful friends, Autumn & Gabby, http://autumnsunshineandgabrielleangel.wordpress.com/. Thank you both again! Your poetry and stories add magic to my life, create more smiles and laughter, even some tears, but it has been truly wonderful getting to know you two awesome twins!

As with most Blog Awards on WordPress there are stipulations that must be met upon acceptance of the coveted award. So, with the 7X7 Link Award the first thing you have to do is tell something about yourself that nobody knows. Hmmm…

This is something I really don’t think about anymore, since I’m well over toddler’s age 🙂 but, I do have a vertical scar on my forehead, about an inch long. It appeared after cracking my forehead open when I was around 2 years old, after running right into the corner of two walls! Ouch! Who knows what I was thinking, other than obviously not watching where I was going, while running around, having fun. I don’t have any other memories (a good thing), but I pretty much have worn bangs all my life. I’m more comfortable with them and maybe, just maybe they cover the scar, a little. 🙂

Now comes the 7X7 links to my pieces I feel are worthy to link up:

(more stipulations to the award)

Most Beautiful Piece: http://lscotthoughts.com/2011/12/11/cloud-9/

Most Helpful: http://lscotthoughts.com/2011/10/13/flight-2/

Most Popular: http://lscotthoughts.com/2011/12/14/im-perfection/

Most Controversial: I don’t believe I’ve written any controversial…

Most Surprisingly Successful:http://lscotthoughts.com/2011/12/07/scrabble-soup/

Most Underrated: http://lscotthoughts.com/2011/09/22/untitled/ (this is actually entitled “Unknown”)

I wrote this to honor my son’s friend who took his own life at the precious age of 14~

Most Pride Worthy: http://lscotthoughts.com/2011/10/23/rewarding/

Next step to the 7X7 Award fulfillment is to nominate 7 bloggers (in no specific order) who I feel deserve the honor and hopefully haven’t already received it. If you have already received this, please forgive me…I just had to…! 🙂 Additionally, to choose only a few from the many wonderful blogs I’ve come to know is a very difficult task. The blogs below are simply wonderful; they have moved me by their words of art and photography, so I do hope you visit them soon. There are also many, many others I truly love, who have inspired and touched me, as well.

1. http://poeticjourney251.wordpress.com/PJ

2. http://achingforpng.wordpress.com/Maiya

3. http://vampireweather.wordpress.com/

4. http://versenotprose.wordpress.com/AZ

5. http://adamsart.wordpress.com/Debbie

6. http://randomintellections.wordpress.com/Arch

7. http://artepiphany.wordpress.com/

Congratulations to all of you, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

On December 23, 2011 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Holidays32 Comments

May this holiday find you smiling

Enjoying priceless times with loved ones

Rejoicing in the birth of our Dear Savior

Realizing your blessings and finding peace

Yearning for the Holy birthday of the year

Caring for others who need their spirits lifted

Hosting family and friends in cozy get-togethers

Remembering, any act of kindness is truly a gift

Imagining the festive spirit throughout the New Year

Seeing the delight and wonder through a child’s eyes

Taking time and letting God’s loving light shine through you

Making magical moments that will turn into precious memories

Allowing yourself tranquility in the midst of the seasonal chaos

Silently saying a prayer for those who are in need of God’s healing grace

KREATIV BLOGGER AWARD

On December 23, 2011 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Nominations & Awards28 Comments

To begin with, I would like to thank
http://caddoveil.wordpress.com/, http://autumnsunshineandgabrielleangel.wordpress.com/ and
http://versenotprose.wordpress.com/
for nominating me!

Being nominated once is humbling enough,
but three times is beyond comprehension!
All I can say is I am truly thankful and grateful for this recognition and
for these three wonderful blogs I’ve had the privilege of reading
and the awesome bloggers I’ve had the privilege of getting to know!
Thank you, again!

The award requires me to a) tell you ten things you may not know about me and
to b) nominate six or more other bloggers.

Here we go…

1) I am finally able to pet other dogs without breaking down (our dog died last month).

2) I drive a gold Honda CRV and I love it!

3) I love the mountains and hope to live there someday.

4) Although, I’m also a country girl, so living on a ranch with many, many, many dogs and animals, is a dream.

5) I used to love watching Home Improvement with Tim Allen and was sorry it ended.

6) I never colored my hair until this year, after turning 50, but it’s highlighted and looks natural, which is what I wanted.

7) I am very emotional (tears of joy, sadness, anger, etc)…I have more water than the water company! 🙂

8) I didn’t finish college. 😦

9) I share the same dream with many of you, to publish a book of poetry.

10) When I was younger, singing was my passion.

And now here are my nominees, in no specific order:

http://francoisbergh.com/

http://everedwater.wordpress.com/

http://granbee.wordpress.com/about/

http://chicpress.wordpress.com/

http://thenaughtypoet.wordpress.com/

http://rajkishoremaity.wordpress.com/

This list is truly infinite, however, I do encourage you to visit these blogs…you’ll find lovely words, beautiful images, inspiration and a melody of emotions.

Congratulations to all the nominees and Merry Christmas!