Monthly Archives: May 2013

Jerash

Posted on May 31, 2013 by If It Was Today

Just one small example of the amazing detail you will see at Jerash in Jordan.

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Shades of Purple

Posted on May 30, 2013 by If It Was Today

It’s strange how you never know. One of my more popular posts so far was simply titled “Purple”. Who knew it was such a popular color. But it got me thinking about just how many shades of purple I could … Continue reading →

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More Fungi

Posted on May 29, 2013 by If It Was Today

When I started this blog, I imagined the photographs would be secondary to the writing. At best. I’ve never been one to put much effort into editing pictures. I have friends who will spend hours editing a single photograph until … Continue reading →

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Denizen of the Deep

Posted on May 28, 2013 by If It Was Today

Okay, not really. But every time I look at this photograph it evokes images of a mysterious deep sea creature gliding over the ocean floor, illuminated by a lone diver’s torch. That may be my creative side trying to emerge … Continue reading →

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Animal, Vegetable, Mineral

Posted on May 27, 2013 by If It Was Today

The stone walls in Jordan make the perfect canvas for portraits of flowers and ants.

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Reality – What a Concept

Posted on May 26, 2013 by If It Was Today

The Grand Canal Shoppes in the Venetian hotel complex in Las Vegas includes a replica of St. Mark’s Square. I’ve never been to Venice, so I really can’t comment on the realism, but one thing did strike me. The “sky”. … Continue reading →

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What Happens in Vegas …

Posted on May 25, 2013 by If It Was Today

I’ve heard that people either love Las Vegas, or they hate it. I don’t love it. And yet, I  recommend you see it – once. I think in the early days Vegas sought to imitate – perhaps even parody – … Continue reading →

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Purple

Posted on May 24, 2013 by If It Was Today

There isn’t any deep philosophical theme to today’s post, just a collection of interesting flowers, starting with this purple thistle. They are lovely to look at, but not so nice to walk through. This picture was taken at Umm Qais … Continue reading →

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Inukshuk Update

Posted on May 20, 2013 by If It Was Today

When I wrote about Inukshuks in Jordan, I mentioned that it was not uncommon to see Inukshuks in Canada. Sure enough, this past weekend when we were in Williamstown, I spotted a “family” of them by a pond. I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Williamstown

Posted on May 19, 2013 by If It Was Today

This weekend the unexpected came together, complementing, contrasting, and enriching the moment. It was a funeral. Well, technically it was the inurnment ceremony for Helen, but the sadness that accompanies any passing was still the same. But on the other … Continue reading →

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