Visual Escapes and Daily Inspirations: Share Yours

Thank you. Your words are calming. I will enjoy looking at your pictures. Won't be posting any as I am a lousy photographer.

I'll get us started. Here's a picture I snapped in our driveway last Summer. I live on the side of a small hill. The other side of the hill is a flat area next to a small river. Had I not been observant I possibly could have driven over the small guy. Can you guess what kind? My guess is a baby snapping turtle. Even though we had a ton of rain around the time I took the photo, I have no idea how that baby turtle got over the hill and down to my driveway. I carefully picked the little guy up and walked him back over the hill down by the river then set him free.

How about you, anything you would like to share? I need some cheer, otherwise it's back to the boob tube to find a good comedy.

@johnbishop It IS a sweet little snapping turtle! Haven't seen one in ages. I used to have a frog that lived in the back yard near the patio. His name was Freddy. I miss him. Now have a small sparrow that lives in the rafters of the back porch. I wish I could get a picture of her/him, but she/'he is shy. As for funny, I get a kick out of my 4 dogs' antics. We are a pack. When the big dog--rottweiler/lab mix hows, I like to how with him.

@alamogal635, You painted a great picture with your words! I can relate to talking or howling with the pets. I find myself talking to my cats all the time. Even they don't listen to me much, unless of course it's feeding time 🙂

@johnbishop Thank you. I'm glad we have our furry friends with us. Cats rule in one's house as I understand. Of course, dog do too, but in a different way. Not ashamed to say I spoil them rotten and love it. .

I have a 14 yr. old coon hound who several times a day leads me to the piano where he howls with great passion as I repeatedly play “You Are My Sweetheart, My Only Sweetheart..” And should I miss a key he patiently waits til I make the correction!! He is such a blessing- was my husband’s dog; my husband passed last year & I am so grateful for Brady’s company- he reads my every mood & is such a comfort especially when I am overtaken by sadness.

Maggie 45

@alamogal635, Right now I am enjoying my cup of coffee and I can hear the birds chirping as spring is coming here in central KY. I like to watch as they build gather grasses to build their nests. I bet you enjoy watching that little sparrow come and go!
I am not very good at bird photos. I do better with plants if the wind is calm!

@maggie45, What a beautiful story! When painful realities want to hold us down, you have found a way to find joy. Thank you for the inspiration.
Have you seen this discussion, Music Helps Me ? I think that your "You Are My Sweetheart " duet with your coon hound, Brady, is worth repeating there. Here is the link.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/music-helps-me/

@zeiracorp, I have a Canon SX-50 HS which I bought specifically for the 200x optical zoom. I'm not really a photographer but I do enjoy taking photos from my window with the camera using the zoom. I didn't use the zoom much for this photo of my neighbor's cat having a face off with my cat. Funny story is that the cat outside is now one of mine as my neighbor's son was allergic to cats and they couldn't keep her and asked if I would take her.

Thank you, John, for the pics and your cheerful message. My cats rule my house. Had a pet racoon years ago (outside on deck). She first came for food around noon; I knew she wasn't rabid, because her eyes were fine. For several years,she would appear in springtime evenings with her babies, usually three or four. Such fun to see and feed them. Had a squirrel also, who ate bread from my hand. How wonderful is our animal kingdom! Good luck to you and everyone.
Nancy