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Hope Unites Globally (HUG) Award xx

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Nominations & Awards39 Comments

   Hope Unites Globally (HUG) Award

   The HUG Award was given to me by Sheila at sheilahurst.wordpress.com. Thank you so much Sheila!  I am    in awe of your amazing Snapthoughts: gorgeous photography, complementing your beautiful prose and poetry.  I am also grateful to have met you and will continue to be enthralled by your lovely blog.  Lastly, I’m truly honored that you thought of me for this nomination. For those of you who aren’t familiar with this award, below is some information from the HUG Award web site:

The HUG Award© was initiated by Connie Wayne at A Hope for Today at http://ahopefortoday.com, which promotes hope, love, peace, equality, and unity for all people.

The HUG Award© is for people with an expectant desire for the world, for which they: Hope for Love; Hope for Freedom; Hope for Peace; Hope for Equality; Hope for Unity; Hope for Joy and Happiness; Hope for Compassion and Mercy; Hope for Faith; Hope for Wholeness and Wellness; Hope for Prosperity; Hope for Ecological Preservation; Hope for Oneness

“People do not have to give up or compromise their own religious, spiritual, or political beliefs to qualify for the Hope Unites Globally HUG Award©. They qualify for the HUG Award© when, without bias or prejudice, they use their resources and gifts to make the world a better place for everyone.”

For more information on this award, please visit: http://ahopefortoday.com/2012/01/14/hope-unites-globally-hug-award-guidelines/

When Sheila presented this to me, I became teary-eyed, as she did, which isn’t difficult once you realize all it stands for…through my writing, my intent is to inspire, spread smiles, hope and love. Therefore, I am very honored to accept this award and will happily pass it on to spread the word about Hope for Our World. I’d also like to thank these people for helping to make the world a better place:

Autumn & Gabby: http://autumnsunshineandgabrielleangel.wordpress.com
Betty: http://raindancepoetry.wordpress.com
Caddo: http://caddoveil.wordpress.com
Christy: http://poeticparfait.com
Deb: http://adamsart.wordpress.com
Julie: http://juliecatherinevigna.wordpress.com
Linda: http://lindawillows.wordpress.com
Miro: http://warriorpoetwisdom.com
PJ: http://poeticjourney251.com
Rose: http://granbee.wordpress.com/about
Sandra: http://sandrabranum.wordpress.com
Soma: http://somkritya.wordpress.com
Zahir: http://justsimplyinlove.wordpress.com

All sites are listed in alphabetical order. Please visit them, if you haven’t already.  I love them all and if your name isn’t listed, I love you, too!  As always, the list is endless.  These particular bloggers and blogs have truly been an inspiration to me and I thank them all!  ♥

Peace, Hugs and Smiles to you all~

Lauren  🙂

A quick “hello”

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Life76 Comments

Hello Everyone,

I won’t be blogging again until next week…
My family has been with my Dad and sisters for support and
to plan my Mom’s service for this Saturday.
I’m sure you can imagine how it’s been emotional
and heartbreaking, especially seeing my Dad cry.
When we hear him tell old friends that he lost his gal…

I’m at a loss for words after reading your beautiful thoughts,
but, thank you all so much for your prayers and love.
I’m also sorry to be missing your wonderful writing and
posts and unfortunately, I won’t be able to catch up, but please know
that you have been missed, as well.  I will do my best to respond
when I return~

My Mom, at 90, was truly happy that I started this poetry blog,
so her happiness will be with me forever.

A Big “Thank you” and Blessings to you all
and I hope you’re all doing well~
Lauren

The ABC Blogger Award :)

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Nominations & Awards16 Comments

The ABC blogger Award

I’m sure they know how late I am in responding and I hope they’ll forgive me!  I have to say, though, that each award feels like another hug!  A feeling of warmth and of belonging; who can truly ask for more?  These are all lovely ladies, who possess wonderful talent in writing and painting.  They are also lovely new friends of mine in this land of blog!  I thank them from the bottom of my heart!  ♥

Here are the rules…

There is no limit to how many fellow bloggers you pass this on to~

Share some things about you, but alphabetically,  just a word or two starting with each letter of the alphabet.

Before I share my crazy alphabet, I would like to nominate the following bloggers…if these are repeat nominations, so sorry!  🙂  But, all joking aside, only follow through if you have time…absolutely no pressure is applied here~However, consider yourself hugged AGAIN!  🙂

http://figmentsandimagination.wordpress.com – Sharon

http://caddoveil.wordpress.com – Caddo

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

http://raindancepoetry.wordpress.com – Betty

http://sandrabranum.wordpress.com – Sandra

http://seasonspoetry.com – Francina

http://versenotprose.wordpress.com – Andrea

http://swansongsandprose.wordpress.com- Pam

http://10eveningflowers.wordpress.com- Kaytee

http://pryncessyndrome.wordpress.com – Pryncess

http://chicpress.wordpress.com – Abi

I love all of these blogs, which I believe they already know!  And to add, my list goes on and on…Please visit their sites, if you haven’t in the past.  You will be pleasantly entertained and extremely moved, as I have been~

Okay, here we go with the ABC’s!  I did have a few technical difficulties (leave it to me)! 🙂

A

 Aloha

 N

  Nice, Neat

B

  Blogging

 O

 Orange Juice

 C

 Canine companions

 P

 Poetry

 D

 Dancing

 Q

 Quotes

 E

 Everlasting love

R

 Relationships

 F

 Family

 S

 Sisters, Steph

 G

 Gratitude

 T

 True

 H

 Humor, Hugs

 U

 Understanding

 I

 Ice cream

 V

 Voluptuous (Not!) 🙂

 J

Joy

 W

 Warmth

 K

 Kind

 X

X-tra time

 L

 Love

 Y

 YAY!

 M

Matt, Michael

 Z

 Zesty

Will you…

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Romantic48 Comments

If I ask you…
Will you lie with me
Share a moment
nothing expected
only our feelings
connected

Will you keep me warm
be soothed by my breathing
no distraction
only heartbeats
in perfect rhythm

If I ask you…
Will you lie with me
and listen
help clear my mind
Be my pillow
my lover and friend

Will you do these things for me…
If I ask you to?

 © LScott 2012

Answer 10 BURNING Questions – Fun times :)

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Fun26 Comments
I’ve been tagged by my friends Autumn and Gabby at http://autumnsunshineandgabrielleangel.wordpress.com to answer ten questions.

1) Describe yourself in seven words.

Kind, Compassionate, Optimistic, Loyal, Beautiful (says hubby), Funny, Emotional

2) What keeps you up at Night?

Thinking way too much! 🙂

3) Who would I like to be?

I’m content with being me!

4) What am I wearing right now?

Jeans and sweater

5)What scares me?

Losing a loved one.

6) The best and worst of blogging.

The best: Meeting so many wonderful people and making good friends.

The worst: Worrying about the outcome after clicking the “publish” button.

7) The last website I visited

Macy’s

8) What is the one thing I would change about myself.

Lose 10 lbs  🙂

9) Slankets yes or no?

I don’t have one, but I’m sure they’re comfy~

10) Tell us something about the person who tagged you!

10. Autumn and Gabby tagged me. They are the only twins I know!  They are funny, kind, compassionate, magical artists and I consider them two new friends, kind of like pen pals!  I’m grateful for their blogging friendships, inspiration and magic they share with their readers~

Now I get to pick others to answer these questions:

http://adamsart.wordpress.com – Deb

http://willofheart.wordpress.com – Lane

http://juliecatherinevigna.wordpress.com – Julie

http://caddoveil.wordpress.com – Caddo

http://kiwsparks.wordpress.com – Kathryn

To the sites above, please only respond, if you have time, and take your time in doing so…I’m running very late on this, but it was fun to participate in, so thank you, Twinnies!  🙂

CELEBRATING AWARDS

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Nominations & Awards42 Comments

Dear Fellow Bloggers,

I have lost blogging momentum, due to family circumstances, so my acceptance to award nominations will be combined in this one post.  As I’ve mentioned before, these nominations always come as a surprise and I’m always humbled, honored and grateful that my writing has touched so many readers. 

When I first began this blog last October and started sharing my poetry, my insecurity weighed heavily on my mind.  I was thrilled to have had one reader, one like and one comment.  Then, over time,  things grew…I hope you can “feel” my sincerity when I “say” I’m very, very thankful.  And just to clarify, it’s not the recognition, but the opportunity to “touch” others, “move” others, emotionally and make others “feel” when they read~  Thank you so much for “listening.”

I’d like to begin with my nominations for the One Lovely Blog Award by Capricioussoul, amaltaas.wordpress.com & Will of Heart, http://willofheart.wordpress.com.  Thanks to both of them for their wonderful blogs and inspiration and for their lovely support to me.  They are beautiful souls and are deserving of this award.  I’m blessed to have met them and I ask you to visit them, if you haven’t, yet.

Next, I am truly happy to have been nominated for the Genuine Blogger Award.  This award is new to my blogging knowledge and I was thrilled!  My thanks goes to Autumn & Gabby, http://autumnsunshineandgabrielleangel.wordpress.com, Soma, http://somkritya.wordpress.com, Deb, http://365daysofcourage.wordpress.com/ and Betty, http://raindancepoetry.wordpress.com for nominating me.  These are all lovely and truly genuine ladies and I encourage you to visit their blogs, if you haven’t already. What an honor this is, and I say a “genuine” Thank you!

Now, I’d like to express my deepest “Thank you” for my nominations for The Kreativ Blogger Award.  My gratitude goes to Nita, http://nitabrownsugah.wordpress.com and Linda, http://lindawillows.wordpress.com. Again, I am blessed to have met these two beautiful souls in blogland and am honored they thought of my blog for this wonderful award.  Please pay them a visit, as well!  

Now, I’d like to thank MaryAnne, http://maryannepale.com, for nominating me for the Versatile Blogger Award.  Again, I’m extremely honored and thankful for this nomination and I encourage you to visit her site, where you’ll find honesty, strength and inspiration.  Thank you!

And last, but not least, I am humbled by my nomination for the Candle Lighter Award by Eric, http://ericalaganfanclub.wordpress.com.  He is a perfect recipient of this award, therefore, I’m honored he passed it on to me…I’m repeating myself, but please visit his inspiring and moving blog and you won’t be disappointed.

The Candle Lighter Award is an award for a post or blog that is positive and brings light into the world.  This award belongs to those who believe, who always survive the day, who never stop dreaming, and who do not quit, but keep trying.

I believe the blogs who nominated me fit into this category and there are so many great blogs in this blogging world we participate in, that do, as well.  At this time, I’m not able to make suggestions and pass on these awards.  However, I’m going to ask and encourage you to visit and read new blogs and pass on the encouragement and support you have received.  If you’d like to check out my blog roll, it is filled with great talent, inspiration, photography and love.  I also encourage you to continue on your familiar journeys with blogs you follow and I know my encouragement isn’t necessary!

In putting this post together, I pray that I haven’t made any mistakes…so, in ending, I express my gratitude, one more time, to these wonderful bloggers and to all of you out there, whom I would gladly share my happiness with~

 

Blessings to you all,  Lauren

ONE LOVELY BLOG AWARD ♥

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Nominations & Awards82 Comments

It’s my lovely honor to announce that the lovely souls and bloggers: Miro, http://warriorpoetwisdom.com,  Autumn & Gabby, http://autumnsunshineandgabrielleangel.wordpress.com, and Deb, http://adamsart.wordpress.com, have nominated me for the One Lovely Blog Award.  I’m at a loss for words, except, my most heartfelt “Thank You!”

It’s also my lovely honor to pass this award on to some other lovely bloggers. And since there are no rules or limits specified, this is a lovely way to express thanks to my lovely new friends.  I got carried away with this list and knew I had to stop, but I really could have gone on forever~

http://elleteaemm.wordpress.com

http://sandrabranum.wordpress.com

http://thecreativejuicer.com

http://francisbarkerart.com

http://caddoveil.wordpress.com

http://agapintheclouds.wordpress.com

http://raindancepoetry.wordpress.com

http://angelajanegraceblog.com

http://bluegem555.wordpress.com

http://cenicitas.wordpress.com

http://catsnco.wordpress.com

http://fromscott.wordpress.com

http://figmentsandimagination.wordpress.com

http://justsimplyinlove.wordpress.com

http://thepoeticgoblin.wordpress.com

http://joe2poetry.wordpress.com

http://terri0729.wordpress.com

http://swansongsandprose.wordpress.com

http://granbee.wordpress.com/about

http://achingforpng.wordpress.com

http://festivalking.wordpress.com

http://hollyannegetspoetic.wordpress.com

http://jhasmoments.wordpress.com

http://kiwsparks.wordpress.com

http://vampireweather.wordpress.com

http://poeticjourney251.wordpress.com

http://somkritya.wordpress.com

http://arjun1097.wordpress.com

http://randomintellections.wordpress.com

http://365daysofcourage.wordpress.com

http://versenotprose.wordpress.com/about

http://thenaughtypoet.wordpress.com

http://chicpress.wordpress.com

You’re all wonderful and I want to thank you for inspiring me with your creativity, positivity and encouragement!

Smiles and Blessings to you~

Lauren 🙂

Another Lovely Versatile Blogger Award

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Nominations & Awards20 Comments

Dear Fellow Bloggers,

I have been nominated for the VERSATILE BLOGGER AWARD, by festivalking.wordpress.com.  Thank you so much, FestivalKing,  for this humbling award and for your patience, since I’ve been sick and am now following through!  For those of you who haven’t already visited her site, please take the time.  Her blog is honest, inspiring and moving and I’m honored to be on her list of nominees~


The rules are as follows:

  1. Thank the award-giver and link back to them in your post
  2. Share 7 things about yourself
  3. Pass this award along to 15 recently discovered blogs you enjoy reading
  4. Contact your chosen bloggers to let them know about the award

Seven things about myself;

  1. I’m tired of chicken soup!  🙂
  2. I confess; I’m hooked on smiley faces! 🙂
  3. Sometimes, I walk into a room, then forget why I went there in the first place! (can anyone relate?)  🙂
  4. I would love to learn to play piano someday, before I’m too old!
  5. I’m proud of my Christian faith~
  6. I would love to spread smiles throughout the world~
  7. I’m still amazed my poetry is enjoyed by so many lovely bloggers~

Now, enough of me, and on to my 15 nominations.  These are bloggers I’ve known for awhile and some, I’m still getting to know, but their talents have touched, moved and inspired me.  I hope you’ll take the time to pay them a visit, if you’re not already familiar with their amazing work~

  1. http://memorybearsbybonnie.wordpress.com
  2. http://nissiknows.wordpress.com
  3. http://poeticinvocation.wordpress.com
  4. http://juliecatherinevigna.wordpress.com
  5. http://sauciespeaks.wordpress.com
  6. http://elexxa.wordpress.com
  7. http://poetwhispers.wordpress.com
  8. http://morethanadalliance.wordpress.com
  9. http://sarah-cosgrove.com
  10. http://achingforpng.wordpress.com
  11. http://chicpress.wordpress.com
  12. http://theressomethingabout.wordpress.com
  13. http://thoughtsoflaraleigh.wordpress.com
  14. http://joe2poetry.wordpress.com/about
  15. http://catforsley.me

Thank You, again, FestivalKing! 🙂