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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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kismet85 | @kismet85 | Oct 26, 2020
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@kismet85

I obviously chose the wrong photo. I'm trying to upload the actual photo.

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Apparently the photo I'm trying to upload is to big. If anyone is interested in seeing it, I would be more then willing to show it to you.

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mayofeb2020 | @mayofeb2020 | Oct 26, 2020

There is a fire in close distance to my city. The strong wind of 40 plus miles an hour did not help. The helicopter and water carrying planes are grounded because of the wind. So far 60,000 residents in my city have been evacuated. Sitting tight and hope the wind dies down so the fire department and rescue planes can do their job. I can smell smoke inside my house. No walk today!

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Oct 26, 2020
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@mayofeb2020

There is a fire in close distance to my city. The strong wind of 40 plus miles an hour did not help. The helicopter and water carrying planes are grounded because of the wind. So far 60,000 residents in my city have been evacuated. Sitting tight and hope the wind dies down so the fire department and rescue planes can do their job. I can smell smoke inside my house. No walk today!

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So sorry to hear the fires continue to plague all of you. As my daughter says almost daily "20 20 go away! Nobody wants you to stay!"
Sue

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lioness | @lioness | Oct 26, 2020
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@mayofeb2020

There is a fire in close distance to my city. The strong wind of 40 plus miles an hour did not help. The helicopter and water carrying planes are grounded because of the wind. So far 60,000 residents in my city have been evacuated. Sitting tight and hope the wind dies down so the fire department and rescue planes can do their job. I can smell smoke inside my house. No walk today!

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@mayofob2020 Thought about you when I heard about fire stay safe if fireman say go please go we don't want something to happen to you

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mayofeb2020 | @mayofeb2020 | Oct 26, 2020
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@sueinmn

So sorry to hear the fires continue to plague all of you. As my daughter says almost daily "20 20 go away! Nobody wants you to stay!"
Sue

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My son and I are up here in my daughter's place. Our area is in pre evacuation area. If things get better, he will go home and I'll stay at my daughter's until this weekend. Thx for all your good wishes. I've lived in CA for decades and this is the first fire that's that close to my home.

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Oct 26, 2020
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@mayofeb2020

There is a fire in close distance to my city. The strong wind of 40 plus miles an hour did not help. The helicopter and water carrying planes are grounded because of the wind. So far 60,000 residents in my city have been evacuated. Sitting tight and hope the wind dies down so the fire department and rescue planes can do their job. I can smell smoke inside my house. No walk today!

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How frightening for you and others, @mayofeb2020! Sending best wishes that it can soon be put out!

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 26, 2020
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@kismet85

Apparently the photo I'm trying to upload is to big. If anyone is interested in seeing it, I would be more then willing to show it to you.

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@kismet85, can you save a smaller or lower resolution version of the photo and then post it?

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lioness | @lioness | Oct 26, 2020
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@mayofeb2020

My son and I are up here in my daughter's place. Our area is in pre evacuation area. If things get better, he will go home and I'll stay at my daughter's until this weekend. Thx for all your good wishes. I've lived in CA for decades and this is the first fire that's that close to my home.

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@mayofeb2020 Glad to hear your save to many fires here in CA.

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Ellen | @helenfrances | Oct 26, 2020
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@mayofeb2020 Glad to hear your save to many fires here in CA.

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I hear you!
My son and family live in California.
Prayers for your safely.

My grandchildren have not been able to go to school..
Except on line.

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lioness | @lioness | Oct 26, 2020

@helenfrancis Let's forget about 2020 terrible all are working from home and schooling online for grandson

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