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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iamkaren | @iamkaren | Mar 18, 2020

In reply to @merpreb "WOW - Gorgeous colors" + (show)

Thank you! Coloring is wonderful therapy, especially today.

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Mar 18, 2020

In reply to @johnbishop "I'll get us started. Here's a picture I snapped in our driveway last Summer. I live..." + (show)

Hi @johnbishop I’m going to ask my nephew about your turtle, but keep you and others anonymous! He’s a turtle expert at the Turtle Conservancy. Becky

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Mar 18, 2020

In reply to @johnbishop "I'll get us started. Here's a picture I snapped in our driveway last Summer. I live..." + (show)

@johnbishop I’m not great at taking animal photos! So, here is a photo of my grandchildren “at school.” They are intently listening to the teacher. They live in the mountain communities/ski resort area so school is closed. And I can’t go see them! 😢

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 18, 2020

Becky @becsbuddy that is a great photo! I’ll bet your grandkids know how to use FaceTime or use a video chat program. Then you could give them virtual kisses.

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Mar 18, 2020

In reply to @johnbishop "I'll get us started. Here's a picture I snapped in our driveway last Summer. I live..." + (show)

@johnbishop It is a baby! Hatchling common snapping turtle. Chelydra serpentine

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 18, 2020

In reply to @becsbuddy "@johnbishop It is a baby! Hatchling common snapping turtle. Chelydra serpentine" + (show)

Thanks Becky! @becsbuddy

I’m wondering if a small bird bit off more than it could carry and it fell from the air.

fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 18, 2020

In reply to @johnbishop "@zeiracorp, I love black kitties! Here's mine that was adopted from my neighbor. I always called..." + (show)

I love black kitties, too, John! And by whatever name she agrees to, she is an adorable bit of fluff! When my tiny black and white adopted me from the neighborhood, kitty went to the vet to be checked out and spayed/neutered. Asked the name? Well, if a boy: "Tux"; if a girl, "Precious". After surgery the call came to say that "Precious" was ready to come home. What joy our four-leggers bring to our lives!

fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 18, 2020

In reply to @merpreb "@colleenyoung- Have you checked out the Decorah eagles? The most famous eagles in the world watched..." + (show)

Merry, thanks for sharing the Decorah eagles site! Forwarded the link to my grands for another "enforced at-home-from school" activity.

fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 18, 2020

In reply to @iamkaren "I color every day to relax." + (show)

Imakaren, what a fun way to spend some time and the colors are just lovely!

lioness | @lioness | Mar 18, 2020

@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