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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 | Apr 3, 2020
In reply to @fiesty76 "Love hearing about the personalities and antics of your three, John. Neighbor called me over to..." + (show)
@fiesty76

Love hearing about the personalities and antics of your three, John. Neighbor called me over to see what i thought was a new plant. Nope, a wee, orange and white, 1 pound bit of fluff. People Know a sucker when they live near one, right? Way too old but did it anyway...remember those multiple, middle of the night feedings until "real" food is introduced?? Yosimite Sam became the neighborhood favorite. He never met a stranger he wouldn't approach! At 4 mos, a new tuxedo baby wandered over and Y.S. immediately claimed her. There were fastest friends...Y.S. even thought He was Her mom...they cuddled and played together famously. Unlike, Y.S., Precious runs like lightening at the sound of a strange human voice. Best friends who Know she lives here 24/7 inside the house have Yet to see her...even though they are in charge of feeding when I'm away. Oh, the joy our furry friends bring us.

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Amen! @fiesty76 - love them furry critters 🙂

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

You know things are tough when a deer sneaks into your yard in the middle of the night to eat leaves from a dead Clematis bush next to your front door. April 4th and still have snow on the ground...yuck!
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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Apr 4, 2020
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You know things are tough when a deer sneaks into your yard in the middle of the night to eat leaves from a dead Clematis bush next to your front door. April 4th and still have snow on the ground...yuck!

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@johnbishop- Is this during your midnight break? 🙂

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Apr 4, 2020
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@johnbishop- Is this during your midnight break? 🙂

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@merpreb, nope - I just noticed a notification on my phone from last night around 2:11 am. A deer caught by my front door camera and a neighbors cat on the back deck. I have been seeing a raccoon on the back deck several times a week during the night caught by my patio camera.

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lioness | @lioness | Apr 4, 2020
In reply to @johnbishop "@merpreb, nope - I just noticed a notification on my phone from last night around 2:11..." + (show)
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@merpreb, nope - I just noticed a notification on my phone from last night around 2:11 am. A deer caught by my front door camera and a neighbors cat on the back deck. I have been seeing a raccoon on the back deck several times a week during the night caught by my patio camera.

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@johnbishop I guess he didn't want to wake you up

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Dana, Volunteer Mentor | @danab | Apr 4, 2020

During my walk the other day I came across this scene and they just watched me walk by it was very peaceful. I'll admit it just reminded me of Palm Sunday coming up.

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Dana, Volunteer Mentor | @danab | Apr 4, 2020
In reply to @lioness "@johnbishop I love this idea of sharing pictures of art and nature love all the pictures..." + (show)
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@johnbishop I love this idea of sharing pictures of art and nature love all the pictures I,LL post some art work soon hope Gingerw will post her zentangle This is a puzzle my late friend put together it's mounted on board so framing it

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@lioness I love doing puzzles myself, so relaxing, l love seeing the picture materialize as it comes together

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lioness | @lioness | Apr 4, 2020

@danab. Here's the picture after framed and hung
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Bob, Alumni Mentor | @grandpabob | Apr 4, 2020

By contrast to Dana's summer like photo. This is what greeted us yesterday morning. One thing we can be sure of living in the Northern Plains, is weather unpredictability. Thankfully I really enjoy all four seasons.
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lioness | @lioness | Apr 4, 2020
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By contrast to Dana's summer like photo. This is what greeted us yesterday morning. One thing we can be sure of living in the Northern Plains, is weather unpredictability. Thankfully I really enjoy all four seasons.

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@grandpabob I use to live in Pa all my life till I moved here to be closer to son and family so loved the snow at times other times not so much. Looking out at it it is beautiful but driving in the slush wasn't my favorite but when I worked I had to Beautiful picture

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