The Gift

Tranquility embraces –
the sunโ€™s exit advances.
Listening to whispers
among the trees,
our time here is a gift,

and when we depart,
the gift will belong

to someone else.

Lauren Scott (c)

Photo: Loon Lake, CA

Jewels

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 ๐Ÿ’—