Category Archives: Canada

Flowers

Posted on August 20, 2022 by If It Was Today

We don’t often travel in the summer because we prefer to stay home and enjoy the garden. (It’s so nice here in the summer – not so much in the winter…). But we made an exception this year and we … Continue reading →

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Marché de Noël allemand

Posted on November 25, 2021 by If It Was Today

The Christmas market opened today so we had to check it out. The vendors were thrilled to be there – last year the market was closed because … well, you know why. But this year everyone was out in force, … Continue reading →

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Quebec City

Posted on November 22, 2021 by If It Was Today

I haven’t posted in quite a while. I usually post when I have the opportunity to take pictures of new and interesting places. Like when I travel. And you know … there has been this pandemic thing that has thrown … Continue reading →

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Winter

Posted on February 18, 2019 by If It Was Today

Ah winter.  What would we do without it?  I’m not sure, but I’d love to find out. Another week; another 18 inches of snow.  And it’s only mid February, so it’s a long time till spring. Perhaps you think I’m … Continue reading →

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Birthdays

Posted on February 22, 2018 by If It Was Today

There are two things I know about this blog. One, I have not been very active of late. Two, this is not a food and wine blog. And three, no one likes a show-off. So of course, I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day

Posted on February 16, 2017 by If It Was Today

The basic idea behind Groundhog Day is that the groundhog’s shadow will determine if we have an early spring or six more weeks of winter. This has always confused me because where I live these are pretty much the same … Continue reading →

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Finally

Posted on March 6, 2016 by If It Was Today

At long last we are seeing the first signs of spring. And the first, very tentative, signs of new growth. As you no doubt are beginning to suspect, running water is one of my favorite things about spring. It brings … Continue reading →

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Ephemeral

Posted on March 31, 2015 by If It Was Today

It all comes down to perspective. Viewed through the lens of quantum physics, pretty much everything we see, no matter how fleeting, persists for eternity. On the other hand, compared to the age of a star, or even a mountain … Continue reading →

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All Good Things Must Come To An End…

Posted on March 22, 2015 by If It Was Today

As we were packing for Vancouver the weather forecast showed rain for the full week. Compared to the snow in Ottawa, rain sounded pretty decent, so we were only a little disappointed. The light drizzle on our hike to Crystal … Continue reading →

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Crystal Falls

Posted on March 16, 2015 by If It Was Today

Our first day in Vancouver was cool and overcast with light drizzle. It was wonderful. At home it’s cold and snowing. We hiked along a forest trail up to Crystal Falls, enjoying the fresh air and amazing scenery. The moss … Continue reading →

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