Visual Escapes and Daily Inspirations: Share Yours

In the Summer of 2008 I had the opportunity to go with my wife's sister, her husband, two teenage grandkids and their pastor on a mission trip to Nome, Alaska to do some volunteer work at KICY Radio Station. We had been to Alaska 8 years earlier but on a inside passage cruise followed by a bus trip from Seward, AK to Anchorage and then a train trip from Anchorage to Fairbanks. That was a great trip but the trip to Nome gave me a peek at what I think is the real Alaska along with learning some of the history of Nome from our great after work hours tour guide who ran the radio station. These two photos were Wyatt Earp's first house in Nome during the Gold Rush.

Wyatt Earp’s Alaskan Adventure -- Where and how did he live, and what happened to his fortune from Nome?
-- https://truewestmagazine.com/wyatt-earps-alaskan-adventure/

KICY AM & FM - http://www.kicy.org/

My daily inspiration for today and it made my heart glad that we have such great law enforcement folks as well as healthcare here in Minnesota. I saw this post on Facebook and copied the text for those that may not have access to Facebook.
Here's the Facebook post - https://www.facebook.com/sarosh.janjua/posts/10163167858590117

Sarosh Ashraf Janjua added a new photo to the album: COVIDity.
17 hrs ·
A Minnesota State trooper pulled me over on I-35 this past weekend for driving above the speed limit. When he saw my Massachusetts driver’s license, he asked me what I was doing all the way out in Minnesota, so I told him I travel here every month for my work as a locums cardiologist.

He went back to his patrol car to look up my license, and when he returned, quite firmly told me it was very irresponsible of me to be speeding, especially since I would not only take up resources if I got into an accident, but would also not be in a position to help patients.

Feeling thoroughly chastised, I waited for him to write me a ticket. Instead, he told me he was going to let me off with a warning.

As I sputtered to apologize and say thank you, he reached in to hand me what I assumed was my license back. It wasn’t until my hand had closed around what he was giving me that its unexpected bulkiness drew my eyes to it.

Five N95 masks, from the supply the state had given him for his protection.

I burst into tears. And though it may just have been the cold wind, I think he teared up a little as well, before wishing me well and walking away.

Like all healthcare workers and emergency responders around the world, I have felt afraid of not having adequate protective equipment, and in my darkest moments, have worried about what would happen if I fell sick far from home.

This complete stranger, who owed me nothing and is more on the front lines than I am, shared his precious masks with me, without my even asking.

The veil of civilization may be thin, but not all that lies behind it is savage.

We are going to be ok.

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.

My daily inspiration for today and it made my heart glad that we have such great law enforcement folks as well as healthcare here in Minnesota. I saw this post on Facebook and copied the text for those that may not have access to Facebook.
Here's the Facebook post - https://www.facebook.com/sarosh.janjua/posts/10163167858590117

Sarosh Ashraf Janjua added a new photo to the album: COVIDity.
17 hrs ·
A Minnesota State trooper pulled me over on I-35 this past weekend for driving above the speed limit. When he saw my Massachusetts driver’s license, he asked me what I was doing all the way out in Minnesota, so I told him I travel here every month for my work as a locums cardiologist.

He went back to his patrol car to look up my license, and when he returned, quite firmly told me it was very irresponsible of me to be speeding, especially since I would not only take up resources if I got into an accident, but would also not be in a position to help patients.

Feeling thoroughly chastised, I waited for him to write me a ticket. Instead, he told me he was going to let me off with a warning.

As I sputtered to apologize and say thank you, he reached in to hand me what I assumed was my license back. It wasn’t until my hand had closed around what he was giving me that its unexpected bulkiness drew my eyes to it.

Five N95 masks, from the supply the state had given him for his protection.

I burst into tears. And though it may just have been the cold wind, I think he teared up a little as well, before wishing me well and walking away.

Like all healthcare workers and emergency responders around the world, I have felt afraid of not having adequate protective equipment, and in my darkest moments, have worried about what would happen if I fell sick far from home.

This complete stranger, who owed me nothing and is more on the front lines than I am, shared his precious masks with me, without my even asking.

The veil of civilization may be thin, but not all that lies behind it is savage.

We are going to be ok.

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

@fiesty76 A friend of mine paints on rocks here's our cabin

My daily inspiration for today and it made my heart glad that we have such great law enforcement folks as well as healthcare here in Minnesota. I saw this post on Facebook and copied the text for those that may not have access to Facebook.
Here's the Facebook post - https://www.facebook.com/sarosh.janjua/posts/10163167858590117

Sarosh Ashraf Janjua added a new photo to the album: COVIDity.
17 hrs ·
A Minnesota State trooper pulled me over on I-35 this past weekend for driving above the speed limit. When he saw my Massachusetts driver’s license, he asked me what I was doing all the way out in Minnesota, so I told him I travel here every month for my work as a locums cardiologist.

He went back to his patrol car to look up my license, and when he returned, quite firmly told me it was very irresponsible of me to be speeding, especially since I would not only take up resources if I got into an accident, but would also not be in a position to help patients.

Feeling thoroughly chastised, I waited for him to write me a ticket. Instead, he told me he was going to let me off with a warning.

As I sputtered to apologize and say thank you, he reached in to hand me what I assumed was my license back. It wasn’t until my hand had closed around what he was giving me that its unexpected bulkiness drew my eyes to it.

Five N95 masks, from the supply the state had given him for his protection.

I burst into tears. And though it may just have been the cold wind, I think he teared up a little as well, before wishing me well and walking away.

Like all healthcare workers and emergency responders around the world, I have felt afraid of not having adequate protective equipment, and in my darkest moments, have worried about what would happen if I fell sick far from home.

This complete stranger, who owed me nothing and is more on the front lines than I am, shared his precious masks with me, without my even asking.

The veil of civilization may be thin, but not all that lies behind it is savage.

We are going to be ok.

@lioness, I can't imagine painting such an intricate picture on a rock. I'm very impressed!

@fiesty76 A friend of mine paints on rocks here's our cabin