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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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lioness | @lioness | Mar 20, 2020

@zeiracorp It is worth a trip out there to Franklin if I remember correctly. . Life goes on whether we worry or not so try to enjoy the pleasures of life.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 20, 2020
In reply to @grannybrenda "This is the same hummingbird. The pictures are taken just a few seconds apart. He puffed..." + (show)
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This is the same hummingbird. The pictures are taken just a few seconds apart. He puffed his red feathers out before he took off to chase another bird away.

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Wow, @grannybrenda. Those are amazing pictures. Who knew that hummingbirds were so fuzzy? When we put out the feeder, we have dozens of hummingbirds at the cabin by the lake. They can be quite nasty with each other and territorial. But I marvel at them all the same.
Today a red-tailed hawk was perched a top the conifer in my neighbors yard. Alas no camera at hand.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 21, 2020

@zeiracorp, Nice photo! I call them upside down birds. Then somebody spoiled my fun and told me they were Nuthatches. I get a lot of them on my bird feeder during the Spring and Summer.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Mar 21, 2020
In reply to @johnbishop "@zeiracorp, Nice photo! I call them upside down birds. Then somebody spoiled my fun and told..." + (show)
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@zeiracorp, Nice photo! I call them upside down birds. Then somebody spoiled my fun and told me they were Nuthatches. I get a lot of them on my bird feeder during the Spring and Summer.

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@johnbishop Too funny - so do I - maybe it's their Minnesota name. My birder friends get really perturbed with me when I give birds my own names.
Sue

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 21, 2020

For all of us who deal with stress by attending exercise classes, I thought you might find these websites and apps helpful.

The first one is from the YMCA and has various exercise classes that you can participate in at home. Here is the link, https://ymca360.org/

The second one is from the New York Post with a list of apps. Here is the link for that, https://nypost.com/2020/03/13/the-7-best-at-home-fitness-apps-to-use-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/

How are you exercising during this time of seclusion?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 21, 2020

Photo taken by a friend of mine who recently moved to Soldotna area of Alaska. I think it was near the dump where it was taken. Never seen so many Eagles in one tree.
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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 21, 2020
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Photo taken by a friend of mine who recently moved to Soldotna area of Alaska. I think it was near the dump where it was taken. Never seen so many Eagles in one tree.

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Incredible, John!

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Chris, Alumni Mentor | @artscaping | Mar 21, 2020

Good afternoon everyone and @johnbishop. I don't think we have had any predators in this discussion. However, these two eagles are fighting between themselves over the red fish that is in the water on the right. I don't know if they had already done the spring mating dance.....but they should have gone to counseling first.
May there be contentment and ease for you today.
Chris
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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 21, 2020
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Good afternoon everyone and @johnbishop. I don't think we have had any predators in this discussion. However, these two eagles are fighting between themselves over the red fish that is in the water on the right. I don't know if they had already done the spring mating dance.....but they should have gone to counseling first.
May there be contentment and ease for you today.
Chris

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Hi @artscaping I believe you managed to repost 61valiant’s (@user_ch32491d1) photo originally posted earlier in this discussion. It is a stunning photo. What luck to witness this in person.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 21, 2020

Really a great shot of the Bald Eagle @zeiracorp. Looks like he's sizing you up 🙂

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