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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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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 20, 2020

One of my all time favorite birds - took this photo earlier this year. Every time I have a visit by one of these guys it feels special.
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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Mar 20, 2020

Yesterday morning while taking a walk. I was greeted by the sounds of a redwinged blackbird. I was about to take a picture using my iphone - but he flew away.
I love all of these delightful pictures that everyone is sharing ❤

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nancyguy | @nancyguy | Mar 20, 2020
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@johnbishop

One of my all time favorite birds - took this photo earlier this year. Every time I have a visit by one of these guys it feels special.

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Great photo. We get this species here in Ohio.

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Mar 20, 2020
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I like this photo. I only take snapshots with my phone, but I do take a number along the way. I am a widow and live with Wally my little Shizue (spelling?). We live in a retirement community. I create greeting cards and paint rocks for a hobby. 🙂 . Also make Fairy Lanterns.

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@liz223 I LOVE your fairy jars!

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iamkaren | @iamkaren | Mar 20, 2020

Flowers are blooming here in Aguascalientes. Spring has arrived.
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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 20, 2020
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Flowers are blooming here in Aguascalientes. Spring has arrived.

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Beautiful flowers @iamkaren! I just looked at your city on Google maps and took a virtual tour of Tempo de San Antonio de Padua. Pretty neat how they do that - beautiful Spanish colonial buildings in your city! https://goo.gl/maps/iGvyCYCNpvuZC21x9

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iamkaren | @iamkaren | Mar 20, 2020
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Beautiful flowers @iamkaren! I just looked at your city on Google maps and took a virtual tour of Tempo de San Antonio de Padua. Pretty neat how they do that - beautiful Spanish colonial buildings in your city! https://goo.gl/maps/iGvyCYCNpvuZC21x9

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Thank you. This is such a beautiful city. It's like stepping back in time when I visit some of the old churches. The flowers in the photo are in a park close to where I live.

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 20, 2020

@zeiracorp Thanks no that area Born in Pa so traveled the state at diff. times. I was in Harrisburg for the state archery OUr team won the sited division State is so beautiful have you seen the Grand Canyon of Pa. ?

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grannybrenda | @grannybrenda | Mar 20, 2020

This is the same hummingbird. The pictures are taken just a few seconds apart. He puffed his red feathers out before he took off to chase another bird away.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 20, 2020
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This is the same hummingbird. The pictures are taken just a few seconds apart. He puffed his red feathers out before he took off to chase another bird away.

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@grannybrenda, nice photos of the hummingbird! They are really fun to watch feeding.

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