Afternoon sunlight filters through trees
and dances atop the lake like twinkling diamonds.
In the distance,
peaks above the tree line with their pockets of snow that stayed all summer
add to the beauty and feeling of remoteness
the trill and rat-a-tat-tat of birds create the soundtrack.
Published by authorlaurablog
I'm a reading specialist and award winning educator from Chicago. While living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for nine years, I spent time hiking on the trails with my Goldendoodle Charlie and friends, writing, working in a literacy program at the Boulder Public Library, and mentoring writers and teachers. I love visiting schools. My books combine STEM and Kindness. "Aliana Reaches for the Moon" a picture book that draws inspiration from the moon and the curiosity of children, inviting children to be creative, explore, and experiment. "An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story" a picture book told in the form of a newscast which skillfully balances the serious subject of forest fires with compassion and humor to help children navigate this important topic through the real events of 2020. I moved to Northern New Jersey in 2025 and am working on new projects.
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Ugh…
I haven’t been hiking in over a year and I soooo, soooo, soooo what to go.
Thanks for sharing these pictures – so pretty!
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Thanks, I hope you have the chance to hike soon. Since Charlie came into my life a year and a half ago, hiking is even better than ever. He’s the best encouragement to get out.
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Love the view… 💕💕
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Thanks so much! 😊
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