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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bookysue | @bookysue | May 3, 2020

Pals in play

bookysue | @bookysue | May 3, 2020

Goofy doodle

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 4, 2020

Three from this morning, the red one is from last year...

Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | May 4, 2020

In reply to @johnbishop "Three from this morning, the red one is from last year..." + (show)

Love the upper left one.

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | May 4, 2020

Visual haiku [no camera could catch it!]

Dense morning mist
With deer wandering through fields
Dew-kissed breakfast treats.

Ginger

lioness | @lioness | May 4, 2020

@gingerw frown . I,ll just imagine the beauty of it . Love those mornings remember them well . Our deer came out at sunset and roamed through our garden helping themselves to what I planted but like I was told they have to eat too. lol

Soliloquized | @soliloquized | May 4, 2020

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What is the bird in the lower right, and where approximately do you live. My wife and I bird watch, I watch, she's the one with the knowledge.

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 4, 2020

In reply to @soliloquized "What is the bird in the lower right, and where approximately do you live. My wife..." + (show)

@soliloquized it is a Scarlet Tanager. I live in southern Minnesota.

Soliloquized | @soliloquized | May 4, 2020

In reply to @johnbishop "@soliloquized it is a Scarlet Tanager. I live in southern Minnesota." + (show)

I'm in Pittsburgh, they're not around here. We used to vacation north of the city, just below Lake Erie, in the Pymatinung Area, a huge man made lake and park system. She says she believes we've seen a few there. Thanks so much, interesting photos.

lioness | @lioness | May 4, 2020

@solilosquized I live in calif. now but lived in Westmoreland Col all my life in Apollo, Delmont and Scottsdale . My husband and I had a cabin in the Alleghany Mt. near Sheffield ever hear of these places . Love Mt Washington view of the city