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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@gingerw

Here is the "whimsey corner" my neighbor and I are keeping up. It is on a corner. The coyote was added this morning; he suffered a boo-boo in transport, so earned a bandage. ;)) Off the right side of frame is our property, with all empty lots surrounding it.
Ginger

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Ginger, This definitely brings a smile!

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@sueinmn

@johnbishop Well, John, there is one bright spot in the crisis. My daughter who is isolated and recovering from Covid-19 has time to admire the birds at the feeder on her 3rd floor deck- today I got a photo from her of a "cute" new bird - a European starling. After I told her what it was she spent the rest of the day rapping on the window to chase it away because the finches, cardinals and robins nest nearby and she doesn't want the starling hanging around to steal someone's nest.
The good news, after 11 days she feels a little better today, but still has a wicked cough and other unpleasant symptoms. We are thankful she is no worse and still praying.

Sue

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So thankful to hear your daughter is recovering❤️

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@ilovedoodie

I am not afraid. I take the necessary/advised precautions, and the rest is in God's hands. Whatever will be, will be. I live alone in a very rural area so I don't have much contact with live humans. I already spend most of my time at home, either indoors or out and I have 6 critters that are dependent on me. Four Wheekers (Guinea Pigs) that never shut up because they think they should be fed 24x7 and always want something different from what they already have, and Two White Bunnies with Red Eyes (rescues, my favorite breed), Snowball and Dandelion, aka Doodie, thus my user name. The girls pretty much own the living room. If I ever manage to get it all cleaned and am able to take a photo before it goes to the crapper, I'll send you one or put one up. 🐇🐇🐹🐹🐹🐹 Those are hamsters, the piggies are not happy there is no Guinea Pig emoji. Oh, btw, I know how you are spending your self-isolation--hanging out 24x7 on Mayo Connect. You are just everywhere, lol. BTW, 1.1 AHI last night, you jealous?

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Jealous am I with my 5 AHI - lots of hip pain and trying get comfortable

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@ilovedoodie

I am not afraid. I take the necessary/advised precautions, and the rest is in God's hands. Whatever will be, will be. I live alone in a very rural area so I don't have much contact with live humans. I already spend most of my time at home, either indoors or out and I have 6 critters that are dependent on me. Four Wheekers (Guinea Pigs) that never shut up because they think they should be fed 24x7 and always want something different from what they already have, and Two White Bunnies with Red Eyes (rescues, my favorite breed), Snowball and Dandelion, aka Doodie, thus my user name. The girls pretty much own the living room. If I ever manage to get it all cleaned and am able to take a photo before it goes to the crapper, I'll send you one or put one up. 🐇🐇🐹🐹🐹🐹 Those are hamsters, the piggies are not happy there is no Guinea Pig emoji. Oh, btw, I know how you are spending your self-isolation--hanging out 24x7 on Mayo Connect. You are just everywhere, lol. BTW, 1.1 AHI last night, you jealous?

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Pics of critters please - I am jealous

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@ilovedoodie

Very cool! Just one thing, if that white and pink large object in the front (I can only see the back) is not a rabbit, I demand a large rabbit be added. Well, not me, but Snowball and Dandelion my buns do.🐇🐇 Bunny lives matter. 😂🤣

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@ilovedoodie That pink and white object is the rabbit. The yellow hat is sitting between the ears of the critter! Is actually is a piece of a dead tree that looks like rabbit ears, and was painted. We will be decorating 4 different holidays and seasons throughout the year. We're also taking bets that my coyote will stay and nobody will walk off with it! That coyote has been with me for over 20 years and has moved several times, been many places, and seeing lots of things. Our husband's just shake their head. The neighbor's grown children are embarrassed. Mission accomplished!
Ginger

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@johnbishop One winter at our bird feeder was a squirrel he got inside the feeder ? In morning my husband had to get the hammer and detach the roof for him 👍 😀 he ran away as fast as he could didn't come back must of spent night in the birdhouse

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@johnbishop

Jealous am I with my 5 AHI - lots of hip pain and trying get comfortable

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5? 😲😲 I am with you there, buddy. Pain is a serious obstacle to sleep. Oftentimes, I cannot find any comfortable position to sleep and the pain itself, regardless of position, keeps me awake. My biggest issues are my shoulders, upper back, and neck (but I have hip). For a person with Apnea who should be trying to sleep on her side, that sucks. I could load myself up with a lot of painkillers but it's not a good idea and oftentimes it doesn't even help. I take a small dose of a psych med, Seroquel (which I don't like) and Clonazepam, a muscle relaxer, to knock me out or I would be repositioning my neck and adjusting my shoulder position all night. It does not always work, but most nights it helps. Of course, those meds contribute to Hypopneas 🙄🙄 so I tried cutting back on the Clonazepam last night. I think it's the risk factor of you being male that is the problem. 😂 I hope you understand my humor because sometimes people don't and think I'm insulting them. 🤐

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@gingerw

@ilovedoodie That pink and white object is the rabbit. The yellow hat is sitting between the ears of the critter! Is actually is a piece of a dead tree that looks like rabbit ears, and was painted. We will be decorating 4 different holidays and seasons throughout the year. We're also taking bets that my coyote will stay and nobody will walk off with it! That coyote has been with me for over 20 years and has moved several times, been many places, and seeing lots of things. Our husband's just shake their head. The neighbor's grown children are embarrassed. Mission accomplished!
Ginger

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😂😂😂😂

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For the eagle lovers out there. This art work is made out of drift wood. One of many we saw last winter in Victoria BC.

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What creative talent lives among us! We see it in so many ways and at so many levels in our scientists, state and local leaders as well as friends and neighbors as people find new ways to speed this mind and heart wrenching period to its close.

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