A Holiday Wish from Afar

On December 12, 2016 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Discussion20 Comments

Dear Friends,

How are you? I know, it’s been awhile since I’ve been around. I offer no excuses, so this is just a quick post to say “hi” and send my well wishes to you. Last week, I had an unexpected medical emergency that threw a wrench in my December plans. Fortunately, I’m home now and slowly on the mend to continue with the holiday shopping and tying of loose ends at work before the festivities begin.

Anyway, I hope this note finds you all happy and healthy, and I wish you a blessed holiday season that continues into 2017. I’m including two photos I found on Google of Lake Tahoe showing off its winter and holiday beauty (one of our favorite places).

Sending Love, Hugs, Merry Christmas, and a very Happy New Year!

~Lauren ♥

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Good morning!

On November 6, 2016 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Blogging, Discussion15 Comments

Good morning, Family and Friends!

This is simply a post to share some fuel for the day, and to wish you all a peaceful and relaxing Sunday! Sending virtual hugs and love, Lauren ♥

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A ‘Chill’ in the Air

On October 28, 2016October 28, 2016 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Haiku21 Comments

cackles in the night
shadows follow their echoes
watch your back closely

LS 2016
(photo: Google)

Preoccupation

On October 25, 2016October 25, 2016 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry20 Comments

A few hours of solid
sleep was better than
nothing before the body
awoke and shifted into
high gear with a reeling
mind too active for
three in the morning

Those thoughts wouldn’t
rest until the clock read
an hour later, after battling
the tossing and turning
and consistent whirling

Then it was time to step
out of the routine and
into an adventure that
didn’t even own a spot
on the bucket list

LS 2016

Glory of the Season

On October 21, 2016 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Haiku, Photography18 Comments

This is an “oldie” but while wishing you a Happy Friday,
I thought I’d add some “autumn beauty” too! ♥

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Attached

On October 18, 2016October 19, 2016 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry22 Comments

Is it glued to your hand
causing a medical matter?
Does it possess a magnetic
pull to your eyes?
Instead of looking down,
have you looked to the skies?
Its design and size entices,
one of many cool devices
With convenience transcending,
there’s no turning back
But we often turn our backs
on what surrounds us
Face-to-face is replaced
by sending a text
What’s next?
Technology is welcomed,
but if we find a balance
to involve reality
then there’s no reason
for an apology

LS 2016

Maybe Then

On October 9, 2016 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry18 Comments

You couldn’t find your place
You were lost in a space
Where nothing made sense
You had friends and they cared
But they didn’t dare
To look beneath your surface smile

In our hearts we carried hope
That strength would win, that you could cope
And for a while our worries were for nothing
We lost touch though; our worlds separated
But memories stayed true that we had created
And you weren’t forgotten

Then we learned of your demise
Tears fell from our clouded eyes
Our hearts shattered with disbelief
The sorrow showed with no disguise

If only we had shared some time
Precious time that we hold dear
To talk and vent and even cry
Maybe then you’d still be here

LS 2016