Monthly Archives: December 2012

Monuments Week- Utah World War Memorial (First World War)

One of the titles that Christians use for Jesus is “Prince of Peace” this week while many of us celebrate Christ’s birth, let us take time to remember those who have died in war, be it for patriotism, honor, or … Continue reading

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Monuments Week- St.Louis Soldiers Memorial Exterior (First World War)

One of the titles that Christians use for Jesus is “Prince of Peace” this week while many of us celebrate Christ’s birth, let us take time to remember those who have died in war, be it for patriotism, honor, or … Continue reading

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Monuments Week- St. Louis Soldiers Memorial (First World War)

One of the titles that Christians use for Jesus is “Prince of Peace” this week while many of us celebrate Christ’s birth, let us take time to remember those who have died in war, be it for patriotism, honor, or … Continue reading

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Colorado and Utah- Colorado Rainbow

Rainbows mean many things to many people.  For some it’s gay pride, for some it’s the promise that God gave Noah in Genesis.  For people in the west it’s a sign that it’s rained.  Now, obviously, it’s a sign for … Continue reading

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Colorado and Utah – Big Horn Pictogram

Long before the Mormons or we Gentiles reached the Green River Valley the Native Americans were already there.  This pictogram of a Big Horn Sheep being chased by a wolf or coyote was made by the Freemont people.  Whoever the … Continue reading

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Colorado and Utah- Green River Canyon

Really, in this case, the caption says it all.  Except that you need to go there and see it for yourself, because even though I may profit off of you buying the photo, it really can’t do this sight justice. … Continue reading

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Colorado and Utah – Echo Park from the Ridge

Echo Park has a long history that the caption doesn’t fully capture.  You see, back in the early 50’s, the Bureau of Reclamation wanted to build a massive dam in this area and flood it.  This project was opposed by … Continue reading

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Colorado and Utah – The Autumn Barn

So many photos in the world are planned.  This one was about as far from planned as they get.  I’d originally gone up into the Uintas with aspens in mind.  I whipped the car around onto a side road, gravel … Continue reading

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Colorado and Utah – “Behold I speak unto you”

Here we have a wonderful view of the Angel Maroni as he raises his trumpet in recognition of his role in Mormonism as one of the prophets of the Book of Mormon.  As a non-Mormon I of course didn’t enter … Continue reading

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Colorado and Utah – Temple Square

I’ll get it out of the way right now.  I’m not Mormon.  But I have been to Salt Lake City a few times.  I’m comfortable there, in fact more comfortable then I am in other parts of Utah.  I think … Continue reading

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