Can we be alone when we are not? I think so. We are there, they are there, but we are alone. Can others know the emptiness of loss of love and friendship? When that company is there, but not? Others too are there but not. They have their lives, their families... Do they care, I think so, But perhaps not enough to know the loneliness that is now here, How could they? The despair that one can feel when a loved one is there but not. Those of us who know understand that, We are alone but not.
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Coming Together as a Global Community by team, journal
Coming Together as a Global Community
During these unprecedented times, COVID-19 (coronavirus) has impacted countless lives and left many people around the globe homebound in an attempt to limit the threat of the virus by way of social distancing and quarantine. While it’s one of many important and necessary precautions to take, being kept at home and separated from friends and loved ones is never easy. It can sometimes help to have things to do, in order to maintain mental and emotional well-being. With that in mind, we want to provide you with a starting point for fun, simple activities you can do from the comfort of your own home. On DeviantArt :deviantart: We have a wide array of topics to explore for anyone who wants to view wonderful art. Do you like cats? We’ve got you covered. More of a dog person? No problem. In the mood for a delicious cake? What about thousands of them? No matter what you’re looking for, it’s a quick search away. If you’re looking to spend time creating art, why not browse tutorials to try
For David - Okavanga, with love by vanndra, journal
For David - Okavanga, with love
It was with great sadness that earlier this week, I learned of David's Okavanga (https://www.deviantart.com/okavanga) 's sudden death on January 26th. David was one of the first people who made me feel welcome when I first joined DA. He has been a great friend to me over the years. I will truly miss him and would like to share some of his wonderful work in this small tribute. He took photos of the animals in their natural environments visiting Africa, Australia and many other places.
My condolences and deepest sympathy go out to his wife Anne, his family, and also, all of his other friends here on Deviantart. May you rest in peace David. We will miss you :heart:
=Okavanga (https://www.deviantart.com/okavanga)
Thinking of the Beauty of Australia! by vanndra, journal
Thinking of the Beauty of Australia!
There is so much in the news at the moment about the dreadful fires and loss of life, humans, pets, farm animals and wildlife. It is a tragedy for those in the many fire zones. It seems like an apocalypse. There are thousands of brave firefighters, many volunteers, who have been fighting these fires for months now.
I just want to remind everyone what a beautiful country Australia is by sharing some of the pictures of mine and some of other Australians. We will recover but it will take a long time and some believe that some of our native wildlife may now be extinct.
Farewell to Leonid Afremov by Leonidafremov, journal
Farewell to Leonid Afremov
Dear Friends,
We write to you today as a family united in grief with the most sad news. On August 19th 2019 Leonid Afremov has passed away in the general hospital of Playa Del Carmen. He has suffered a cardiac arrest during a routine check up in his home by his treating cardiologist. He preformed CPR on him before the arrival of the ambulance . Despite all the efforts of the doctors the hospital , Leonid was not able to recover. He was survived by his wife, 2 sons and 4 grandchildren.
The same day in the afternoon he was buried in a quiet tradicional Jewish ceremony in the municipal cemetery of Playa Del Carmen. Leonid was a great artists,
In Memory Of... Cher Nicole - lemgras330 by clara-01, journal
In Memory Of... Cher Nicole - lemgras330
It is with deep sadness that I learned the passing of my dear friend (and past co-admin of an old group from which #Elysian-Mark (https://www.deviantart.com/elysian-mark) was inspired by), Cher "lemgras330" Nicole. :iconlemgras330:
While I was away for my hiatus in 2018, she was diagnosed with cancer. She kept it secret, both because she was sure she would beat it, and mostly as to not worry her friends until the very end.
But as life sometimes goes, and as plans do not always work out as we wish they would, she passed away last month, on the 15th of July.
As I scrolled her profile, I saw how much she touched not only her friends, but everyone that passed through her life. In
:heart: ~lemgras330 (https://www.deviantart.com/lemgras330) :heart:
This art feature is dedicated to Cher. We all share the sadness of her passing and this is from all of her colleagues and friends at love-new-artists (https://www.deviantart.com/love-new-artists).
Cher worked with us daily for over two years and was a very respected and loved member of this team.
Keep on drawing Cher, wherever you are :heart:
With love from the team at love-new-artists (https://www.deviantart.com/love-new-artists)
‘Twas the night before Christmas
And all through the house,
Not a deviant was clicking
On a touchpad or mouse.
Deviations were packed
In their boxes with care
In hopes re-designers
Soon would be there.
The deviants were nestled
All soft in their Profile
In hopes that a change
Would come soon with style.
They’d heard mysterious stories
From the Betas upstairs,
And they knew something special
Soon would be theirs.
New dark mode, new light mode,
Love Meter, and more!
New backgrounds, Profile headers,
More storage for Core!
One curious deviant,
Sketchbook tight in their grips,
Couldn’t wait one day longer,
They must see E