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Sagrada Familia

Posted on November 22, 2016 by If It Was Today

When Gaudi began work on the Sagrada Familia 1883, he knew he would never live to see its completion. Even today, there is still a decade of work to finish construction. The cathedral offers an imposing view, even though it … Continue reading →

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A Rainy Monday in Barcelona

Posted on November 21, 2016 by If It Was Today

We woke late to discover that a light drizzle had settled in. After Sunday’s wonderful weather we really couldn’t complain. Besides, the jet lag was pretty much at its worst today (please dear God, let this be as bad as … Continue reading →

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Sunday in the Park

Posted on November 21, 2016 by If It Was Today

Perhaps I should provide a bit more context than I did in my last post. Canadian Thanksgiving is in early October. Where I live, late November is known for only one thing – the arrival of winter. But I work … Continue reading →

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Barcelona

Posted on November 20, 2016 by If It Was Today

We decided to stay in an apartment rather than a hotel. The idea was to have room to relax while still being close to all the major sites. We were not disappointed. While planning this trip, whenever we mentioned we … Continue reading →

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Dallas

Posted on November 17, 2016 by If It Was Today

Dallas is an interesting city of contrasts – at least the tiny little corner I managed to see on this trip. We ate dinner on an outdoor patio overlooking a small park … in the middle of a freeway. Strange … Continue reading →

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The Day After

Posted on November 15, 2016 by If It Was Today

I am a Canadian, so this really isn’t my issue. But I visit the USA often, I work for an American company, and – I hesitate to say this – I have a NAFTA visa. This blog most certainly is … Continue reading →

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Surreal

Posted on November 8, 2016 by If It Was Today

November 7th, Washington D.C. on election eve. As a Canadian, this is not something you expect to experience. If you want a sense of how Canadians experience America, google “Trudeau elephant”. I’ll leave it as an exercise for the reader. … Continue reading →

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Driving In The Country

Posted on September 22, 2016 by If It Was Today

I grew up in a rural area. It was a long time ago. A very long time ago. A lot has changed since then. I had no idea. The trip began innocently enough. A sunny autumn day, driving through the … Continue reading →

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Pioneer Days

Posted on September 11, 2016 by If It Was Today

Sigh. So much for trying to post more often… I spent this weekend driving around a corner of southern Ontario just north of Lake Ontario. We lived here for a few years at the other end of my working life, … Continue reading →

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White on Blue

Posted on July 14, 2016 by If It Was Today

It has been far too long since my last post.What can I say – things have been busy. I eventually want to provide an update from our trip to Austin, as well as my upcoming trip to Monroe (perhaps) but … Continue reading →

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