I hope you enjoyed these snippets of my appreciation, and know that I appreciate all of you who continue to pop in and read what’s been on my mind. The last couple of weeks have been tough in some ways, but today is a new day. I hope you’re doing well and wish you a wonderful week.
Lauren 💕🍂🍁
Walk with us into
the magic of autumn
where tree-lined
serenity surrounds…
the old swimming hole
evokes precious
memories of when
they were young.
We stumble upon
a home for one
lucky critter,
but built by who?
We’re touched
by the Compassion
on a bench…
Only a short drive,
but as we walk
in the light rain,
reveling in the
fragrance of a
new season,
it seems we’ve
stepped into
a whole new world.
Lauren Scott (c) 2020 💗
When the sun ascends
and birdsong fills the mountain
air, when lake water
cleanses every ounce of us,
we are lost in nature’s home.
When the trail leads us
into depths of silence and
mountains touch the azure sky,
when wildflowers paint the land,
all senses become spellbound.
Lauren Scott (c) 2020
Photos from our lake camping trip (prior post)
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We’re home now after another wonderful lake adventure and so grateful to have had blue skies before they turned hazy. Our hearts are heavy; praying for all those affected by over 600 wildfires burning up and down the state of CA, and for the firemen and first responders. Yesterday, the air was very smoky, the worst yet, and the advisory continues through Wednesday. The surroundings are a bit eerie. As more dry lightning is possible for today, our bags are packed because at the top of our street is dry open space. So, we’d rather be prepared in the event that hill ignites. It’s frightening, and I can’t imagine what others have endured who have had to evacuate, who have lost their homes or loved ones. And then think of the animals affected. It’s heartbreaking. We’re keeping all who are in the path of fires in our hearts. In the meantime, we swam in the refreshing lake, relaxed in our site, and did some hiking. It was great to get away, but also good to be home safely. Hope you enjoy these photos (only a few of the many we took; I can’t help but take too many)…
Stay safe wherever you are!
Lauren 💗💗💗
I found this photo
while browsing the archives.
In 2014, we vacationed
in Bend, Oregon,
which seems like
a million years ago.
A time of large gatherings,
not worrying about
what we touch,
and no mask-wearing.
It was a different world.
Sisters, Oregon was a
fun day adventure
and a destination
for beautiful
sightseeing.
I thought this
would make
a good Monday post.
So, I send wishes
of peace
for a new week,
and I’m grateful
for all of you
who stop by
my little piece
of blogland.
I hope you
continue to find
inspiration here
that keeps you
coming back.
Lauren 💗
Uncertainty dwells
Effects vary for each soul
Nature reinstates
Joy comes in many forms and Nature is one of them.
I hope you have found yours during these uncertain times.
Lauren 💜💚🧡💙
Working in daylight
Bright petals to buzz about
Syrup to honey
Lauren Scott (c) 2020
Photo from our garden
As Copper and I enjoyed our morning walk this morning,
I couldn’t help notice the vibrant blooms along the way. Whether they blossom in our garden or in the neighborhood, they have served as an exceptional balm during this time of sheltering in place. Copper even knows when it’s time to slow down
and smell the flowers…
“Miss Bougainvillea, luxuriant and sturdy,
unaware of her magical attributes.”
Yours truly
“The earth laughs in flowers.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Love is a flower you’ve got to let grow.”
John Lennon
“The flowers of tomorrow are the seeds of today.”
Anonymous
“After women, flowers are the most divine creation.”
🙂 Christian Dior
“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.”
Lady Bird Johnson
“Bloom where you are planted.” Anonymous
“But he who dares not grasp the thorn should never
crave the rose.” Anne Bronte
“Their colors bring infinite joy
as they are cared for with pride.
The thorns do not lessen their beauty –
not one delicate petal is denied.”
Yours truly – an excerpt from one of my poems
“Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light.”
Theodore Roethke
“Spring has returned. The earth is like a child
who knows poems.”
Rainer Marina Wilke
A Cup of Spring
Miss Spring sips her tea
as we anticipate
her arrival.
She says, “Be patient,
I will soon bring you
colors so pleasing
and new life, delightful.
But first, Mr. Winter
must finish acting
out his scene.”
Yours truly
Baydreamer Writes ~ Lauren Scott, Author & Poet 