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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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iamkaren | @iamkaren | Mar 24, 2020
In reply to @gingerw "This is a picture from our camping trip a few years ago to Death Valley. My..." + (show)
@gingerw

This is a picture from our camping trip a few years ago to Death Valley. My husband took so many pictures it was hard to chose! This is one of the evening sunsets.
Ginger

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How beautiful! I love the colors!

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grannybrenda | @grannybrenda | Mar 24, 2020
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@iamkaren

Hi! I'm originally from Winnipeg.nice to see the flags but not sure about the snow.

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@iamkaren the snow is not so bad.

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 24, 2020
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@gingerw

This is a picture from our camping trip a few years ago to Death Valley. My husband took so many pictures it was hard to chose! This is one of the evening sunsets.
Ginger

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Gorgeous!!!

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 24, 2020
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@bookysue

I am an depressed- anxious deefy ( hearing challenged- worsening) - reader always but sometimes I cannot settle to read( rare but it does happens) so I changed my mind set towards a calm realm -ocean/ lake always calms me - one of my photos above- helps when I cannot be there. I defy everyone 2 weeks ago doing my wanderings trips( banned now) .So I play solitaire or Mr word etc on iPad. Drawing helps sometimes. Walking always at least a hour. It always been critical to me to always being active . And I have a hard time always to want to do so ( that’s the biggest battle a depressive goes through) Once I do it; I am better . Someone liked me to this- thanks

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Haunting, mysterious, beautiful. Thank you for sharing it, Bookysue.

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 24, 2020
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OK this is a new one for me -- It's got me to thinking...because I'm an old goat, would I get preferential treatment? @artscaping I'll bet this is right up your alley. 🙂

Try The Goat Yoga At Wildroot Cove In Minnesota For A One-Of-A-Kind Experience You’ll Never Forget
-- https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/minnesota/goat-yoga-mn/

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Oh, John, where can I sign up for the hilarious goat yoga? I thought watching little kids frolic about the best laughter ever but this tops that! Thank you.

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 24, 2020
In reply to @bookysue "I am an depressed- anxious deefy ( hearing challenged- worsening) - reader always but sometimes I..." + (show)
@bookysue

I am an depressed- anxious deefy ( hearing challenged- worsening) - reader always but sometimes I cannot settle to read( rare but it does happens) so I changed my mind set towards a calm realm -ocean/ lake always calms me - one of my photos above- helps when I cannot be there. I defy everyone 2 weeks ago doing my wanderings trips( banned now) .So I play solitaire or Mr word etc on iPad. Drawing helps sometimes. Walking always at least a hour. It always been critical to me to always being active . And I have a hard time always to want to do so ( that’s the biggest battle a depressive goes through) Once I do it; I am better . Someone liked me to this- thanks

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I'm with you, Bookysue. When glum, taking that first action step is the hardest to do even when we know it will help. Once done though, I always feel better and my spirits improve. Staying busy is an important antidote for me as well. I'm an avid reader too, I may have to resort to rereading some of my books but that will be ok. Can always learn something new the second time around.

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iamkaren | @iamkaren | Mar 24, 2020
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@iamkaren the snow is not so bad.

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I haven't been in Winnipeg in the winter for ten years now. No snow where I am in Mexico. Keep warm and safe up there.

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 24, 2020
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@bookysue

I am an depressed- anxious deefy ( hearing challenged- worsening) - reader always but sometimes I cannot settle to read( rare but it does happens) so I changed my mind set towards a calm realm -ocean/ lake always calms me - one of my photos above- helps when I cannot be there. I defy everyone 2 weeks ago doing my wanderings trips( banned now) .So I play solitaire or Mr word etc on iPad. Drawing helps sometimes. Walking always at least a hour. It always been critical to me to always being active . And I have a hard time always to want to do so ( that’s the biggest battle a depressive goes through) Once I do it; I am better . Someone liked me to this- thanks

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@bookysue I like card games also have you ever played Kings in the corner? Its a solitaire game but fun Last night I played with Delores here and won 11 games to her 2 that was unusual she is good at it . My lucky night

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bookysue | @bookysue | Mar 24, 2020
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@lioness

@bookysue I like card games also have you ever played Kings in the corner? Its a solitaire game but fun Last night I played with Delores here and won 11 games to her 2 that was unusual she is good at it . My lucky night

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Spades, Solitaire( all types- have to check Kings in the corner) spice and Malice, Canasta ,Gin rummy Okay in Solitaire(Scorpion , Penquin, Pyramid, etc ).

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 24, 2020
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@grannybrenda

@iamkaren the snow is not so bad.

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@lamkaren No the snow is fun to play in just dress for it

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