July 2008 QUOTE OF THE MONTH: "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." - John Muir, Submitted by Dana Dizon, Richmond High School

Going the Distance
 
By Adam Sherman
10th grade
Acalanes High School
Lafayette , CA

The Present Distance

Going the distance is a belief which motivates someone to go for it all. Often they see it by looking out into it themselves. The present distance shows the middle of the afternoon, which is a partly clouded sky rapidly losing light. The sky retains its bluish aura while the clouds add to its beauty. The rolling hills and sprawling valley intensify the irresistible picture and to cap it all, a perfect little town occupying the valley. Seeing all this is a breathtaking experiencing for one who believes in it all.

Five Years Into the Future

Sitting here, five years into the future, things look more beautiful than ever before. It's hard to believe that this could probably all have been gone by this point in time. The world as we know it would've changed forever, for the worst. Had it not been for those whose truly believe, the sight would never have been seen again. Yet, here and now, five years after it was last looked upon, it is still here, as bright and beautiful and as ever before.