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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I had no idea. God, I’m good. A little detector, rhymes with defector. Sounds like my kind of show, will check it out. Soooo happy it’s not Kleenex or paper towels. It’s the little things that make me happy 🙂

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@bookysue

Relax - zen with poods

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Or Zen with nature.

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From my back patio. The ladybug just landed on my hand. I consider ladybugs ‘good luck’. Love to bird watch and sometimes take pics. Hummingbird getting its morning energy drink. Happy Friday!

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@virgo1952

@bookysue My beloved Hobbes (named after the comic/books Calvin&Hobbes) He could be naughty ( wonder where he got that from???) ) but had a sweet side too Miss him ☹️

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Oh yes - has that look- what memories you must have- hard when they go -wow though the memories left behind-geez. My first orange like was a tiger aly names Simon and his 3 siblings- what a blast - they had a border collie ( English) names Max- lots of herding - tbe stories I have Ahhh

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@thinkhappy

From my back patio. The ladybug just landed on my hand. I consider ladybugs ‘good luck’. Love to bird watch and sometimes take pics. Hummingbird getting its morning energy drink. Happy Friday!

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Hello @thinkhappy, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for sharing the great photos. Do you mind if I ask you how you found Mayo Clinic Connect?

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@thinkhappy

From my back patio. The ladybug just landed on my hand. I consider ladybugs ‘good luck’. Love to bird watch and sometimes take pics. Hummingbird getting its morning energy drink. Happy Friday!

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thinkhappy, didn't realize you were new to this site! With Wonderful pictures like those you are an added plus for all of us! What part of the country are you in? Some of us are still trying to come out of winter! Still have a little snow left on our Mtns. in ABQ!
Welcome!
Richard (aka Sundance)

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@virgo1952

Building a house in good times is a undertaking. Keep me up on your adventures. I built a house in my early thirties and if it could happen, it did. Are you and your husband doing some of the building or prep work yourselves??? My husband and I took a set of Sunset magazines and a blueprint of a vacation I liked and went for it. We made it through. In retrospect, I am really happy I did it and learned a lot about what and what not to do when building a house🤣🤣🤣

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Yes, it is an adventure that has been on the bucket list for years. I designed it. I have participated closely with the builder. Busy, but I am so grateful for the opportunity.

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@bookysue

Oh yes - has that look- what memories you must have- hard when they go -wow though the memories left behind-geez. My first orange like was a tiger aly names Simon and his 3 siblings- what a blast - they had a border collie ( English) names Max- lots of herding - tbe stories I have Ahhh

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@bookysue How do they pull at your heart strings so much? Man I’m sure you have had many adventures with that crew. (And some hefty vet bills) thanks virgo

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@cheryle

Yes, it is an adventure that has been on the bucket list for years. I designed it. I have participated closely with the builder. Busy, but I am so grateful for the opportunity.

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@cheryle I remember those days. I probably would do it again, given the opportunity. (I’m house “flipper” at heart). How exciting for you. Have fun virgo

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