Giant Naked Goddess To Be Carved Into Hillside


	Giant Naked Goddess To Be Carved Into Hillside

wiccantexan

7-2-2009 10:40 PM

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goddess, nature, sculpture, art, earth

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7-2-2009 10:54 PM

BartendingBear

WAY COOL!

7-3-2009 3:12 AM

cakebelly

Very cool, indeed

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