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Visual Escapes and Daily Inspirations: Share Yours

Posted by John, Volunteer Mentor @johnbishop, Mar 16, 2020

Let's create a space to offer a daily reprieve.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of uncertainty and fear into our lives. Some of that fear and uncertainty can be caused by over thinking what is going on or unnecessarily worrying. So, I'm making sure I wash my hands frequently, not touching my face, staying away from social gatherings and all of the recommended guidelines to help avoid getting or spreading COVID-19 but it can be a little boring. I try to not watch news all day long while I'm in this self imposed captivity. I like to take pictures of birds and other creatures from my window as a welcome break.

I invite you to join me in sharing pictures, favorite poems, sayings, mottos, funny moments. Let's take a daily break together.

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Apr 14, 2020

@zeiacorp, I love this! What pleasure this result must have given you.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Apr 14, 2020

I thought I would resurrect some old photos from a vacation I took around 2002 an inside passage cruise that included a bus trip from Seward, AK to Anchorage and then a train trip from Anchorage to Fairbanks with a one night stop over in Denali National Park. The bus driver amazed me with all of his history of the area and his humorous comments - photo 2 that shows the bicycle riders on the Alaskan Highway, he said "Hey, look out to your right at the bicycle tourists...you know what we call them? -- Bear snacks 🙂 I hope to do this trip again some day. I've never seen such beautiful mountains and scenery. Blessings on your day!

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nancyguy | @nancyguy | Apr 14, 2020

Thanks for a nice post, John. Blessings to you on this beautiful Tuesday!

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Parus | @parus | Apr 14, 2020
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@johnbishop

I thought I would resurrect some old photos from a vacation I took around 2002 an inside passage cruise that included a bus trip from Seward, AK to Anchorage and then a train trip from Anchorage to Fairbanks with a one night stop over in Denali National Park. The bus driver amazed me with all of his history of the area and his humorous comments - photo 2 that shows the bicycle riders on the Alaskan Highway, he said "Hey, look out to your right at the bicycle tourists...you know what we call them? -- Bear snacks 🙂 I hope to do this trip again some day. I've never seen such beautiful mountains and scenery. Blessings on your day!

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@johnbishop That was refreshing. Thank you so much!!! :)'s.

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virgo1952 | @virgo1952 | Apr 14, 2020
In reply to @lioness "@virgo1952 Here are some pieces I made from different rock.I just ordered some seeds beet and..." + (show)
@lioness

@virgo1952 Here are some pieces I made from different rock.I just ordered some seeds beet and soil I have a big pot in my apt and I m on the sunny side

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@lioness. This is a small piece of the Santorini stone I told you about. It’s 3x5” (guesstimate)My husband used acrylic pens on this doodle. Hopefully, you can see the “glitter” effect. The stones are really lovely. Another artists uses these stones for water and pen drawing (I used this combo when doing greeting cards). So, she does. a lot words of encouragement along with a flowers or whatever. Take paint snd pen well. I know you are a jewelry girl, but maybe you tock painting might enjoy. virgo
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iamkaren | @iamkaren | Apr 14, 2020

Spring is here in Aguascalientes. Trees and flowers are blooming everywhere.
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virgo1952 | @virgo1952 | Apr 14, 2020
In reply to @virgo1952 "@lioness. This is a small piece of the Santorini stone I told you about. It’s 3x5”..." + (show)
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@lioness. This is a small piece of the Santorini stone I told you about. It’s 3x5” (guesstimate)My husband used acrylic pens on this doodle. Hopefully, you can see the “glitter” effect. The stones are really lovely. Another artists uses these stones for water and pen drawing (I used this combo when doing greeting cards). So, she does. a lot words of encouragement along with a flowers or whatever. Take paint snd pen well. I know you are a jewelry girl, but maybe you tock painting might enjoy. virgo

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Here’s a piece from the water color/pen on the stone. While I’m here, I apologize for the typos in my chats. My phone is a 8+ but I’m thinking stimulus $, ipad. It’s time.👍
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virgo1952 | @virgo1952 | Apr 14, 2020
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@iamkaren

Spring is here in Aguascalientes. Trees and flowers are blooming everywhere.

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@iamkaren. That is lovely. I’m a flower girl even if they make me sneeze! Thank u

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lioness | @lioness | Apr 14, 2020
In reply to @virgo1952 "@lioness. This is a small piece of the Santorini stone I told you about. It’s 3x5”..." + (show)
@virgo1952

@lioness. This is a small piece of the Santorini stone I told you about. It’s 3x5” (guesstimate)My husband used acrylic pens on this doodle. Hopefully, you can see the “glitter” effect. The stones are really lovely. Another artists uses these stones for water and pen drawing (I used this combo when doing greeting cards). So, she does. a lot words of encouragement along with a flowers or whatever. Take paint snd pen well. I know you are a jewelry girl, but maybe you tock painting might enjoy. virgo

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@virgo1952 Yes I can see the glitter beautiful .

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Apr 14, 2020
In reply to @gingerw "@artscaping It is a smallish boat, with cabin, on the lookout for whales, and breaching. The..." + (show)
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@artscaping It is a smallish boat, with cabin, on the lookout for whales, and breaching. The captain is standing up, to look past the couple setting on foredeck, "steering" vessel with his foot. Cannot give you a timestamp. Do i win a prize?
Ginger

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@gingerw, Oh....so close:
Smallish boat? About 8 folks.
Breaching ........that was Maui.
To look past the couple........he was just totally blown away and didn't want to miss any of what was going on all around us.
Timestamp........August 15, 3016

Your prize: go to Friday Harbor ..........and take some pictures for Connect. (Ha,ha, couldn't resist.)

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