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The road out to Snowy Range mountains. Wyoming is full of wide open spaces. I’ve been out east and you don’t get to see such expanses of land. Being out here makes me really appreciate the power of mother nature.

With the world population increasing places like these will be hard to find. As I stood there taking this picture, I felt incredibly small. The earth is much more powerful than I can ever fathom. Yet 7 billion+ people on our planet have been able to plow down mountains and change the course of rivers.

I saw these footprints all over a black stage. I thought it was interesting but also relates to my journal. Every person on earth is making an impact on the environment. Some steps are more noticeable than others, but each and everyone one of us has an impact.

“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.”
~Rabindranath Tagore

Look at the above image a little closer. Did you realize it is NOT actually a photograph but a drawing? If you didn’t notice, I take that as a compliment :) Here is what it looks like with just the outlines of all the shapes.

Here is the original photograph. Click to view it larger.

Harmony
Originally uploaded by one4all2nv

While I’m very happy with my work, I’m still no way near the technical skill and absolute jaw dropping spectacular mastery that some artists have. Check them all out.

Drawings were done using Adobe Illustrator CS3.

I hate snow, ice, wind, cold, and especially slush. But sometimes you just have to look at their beauty more often than not.*

This “ice cycle” caught my eye.

It also appears that I am not the only person ever inspired by such a contraption.

* I have never found beauty in slush, unless the muddy grime on the cuffs of my jeans is beautiful. Please come quickly Spring!

Cupid found shot with arrow

By Albert Heartless
Associated Press Writer

HEAVEN, Kingdom (AP) — February 14th. Steven, known by Cupid to nearly the whole world, was found murdered this morning, his heart pierced by an arrow. Archangel Michael discovered his frail, battered body high in the clouds as he was out for his early morning jog. The moment he was discovered a trumpet blast resounded from heaven and every angel bowed their head in sorrow. A beloved angel and friend had fallen.

At this time, authorities are more concerned about the whereabouts of Cupid’s bow and arrow. “In the wrong hands the world below may never fall in love,” stated Michael. “Humans below relied on Cupid to bring them together. Without his arrows the humans might seize to exist.”

Cupid’s death is a shock to all in Heaven and on Earth. Valentine’s day will never be the same. Thankfully, Cupid was able to bring love to many on earth before his death. Sources close to him say he only had a few more arrows left when he flew off the night before. He was found on a cumulonimbus cloud somewhere over Virginia. This was where Cupid spent most of his time and is most likely why the state motto became Virginia is for lovers.

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