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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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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 8, 2020

John - 0, Robin - 1....it has been a few years since I've let a robin build a nest on my front porch under the eaves. They try every year and it messes with my coffee enjoyment sitting on the front porch. I normally catch them in the act of building the nest and after I knock the straw down before it's completed they finally get the idea and build it elsewhere. I mean who wants to sit on the porch with mama robin hopping all over the front yard chirping to distract you away from her nest. I didn't see her building it this year and I am not the kind of guy who will kick a birdie out of her nest. So will just have to drink my coffee inside for awhile. Happy Friday everyone!
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lioness | @lioness | May 8, 2020

@johnbishop O John I, m so sorry you,ll have to sit in and look out for awhile but your a good man Cheers just watch the young bird grow ,

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | May 8, 2020
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John - 0, Robin - 1....it has been a few years since I've let a robin build a nest on my front porch under the eaves. They try every year and it messes with my coffee enjoyment sitting on the front porch. I normally catch them in the act of building the nest and after I knock the straw down before it's completed they finally get the idea and build it elsewhere. I mean who wants to sit on the porch with mama robin hopping all over the front yard chirping to distract you away from her nest. I didn't see her building it this year and I am not the kind of guy who will kick a birdie out of her nest. So will just have to drink my coffee inside for awhile. Happy Friday everyone!

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I'm sure you will be a good landlord to the robin and her family, John!

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | May 8, 2020
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John - 0, Robin - 1....it has been a few years since I've let a robin build a nest on my front porch under the eaves. They try every year and it messes with my coffee enjoyment sitting on the front porch. I normally catch them in the act of building the nest and after I knock the straw down before it's completed they finally get the idea and build it elsewhere. I mean who wants to sit on the porch with mama robin hopping all over the front yard chirping to distract you away from her nest. I didn't see her building it this year and I am not the kind of guy who will kick a birdie out of her nest. So will just have to drink my coffee inside for awhile. Happy Friday everyone!

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Warms my lil heart. A thing of beauty...one baby is born.

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robbie1956 | @robbie1956 | May 8, 2020

Hope your day was a good one , a picture I took of my azalea 🌺 bush
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lilypaws | @lilypaws | May 9, 2020

@robbie1956 What a beautiful picture. You just made my day. I can't wait till after my surgery and I'm healed I'm going to get a bush like that. I hope they grow in Iowa too. Jeanie

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robbie1956 | @robbie1956 | May 9, 2020
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@robbie1956 What a beautiful picture. You just made my day. I can't wait till after my surgery and I'm healed I'm going to get a bush like that. I hope they grow in Iowa too. Jeanie

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Thank You....unfortunately, these azaleas were treated to a very unusual cold night..

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lioness | @lioness | May 9, 2020
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Hope your day was a good one , a picture I took of my azalea 🌺 bush

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@robbie1956 Robbie what a beautiful Azalea I use to have them when in Pa . You must live back east then I dont think they grow here in Ca. never saw them if they do. That made my day thanks

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | May 9, 2020

Yep, things are really blooming around here. The white irises are huge [about 5" petals], while the purple one are petite at ~2" petals]
Ginger
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lioness | @lioness | May 9, 2020
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Thank You....unfortunately, these azaleas were treated to a very unusual cold night..

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@robbie1956 Yes I saw they where hope they did,nt get frozen out . I use to have a huge Rhododendron bush different pasts of the country grow different things have,nt

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