Category Archives: Desert

Sand and Snow

Posted on January 25, 2015 by If It Was Today

Two very different things. And yet, they have a surprising amount in common. Both can be severe, even deadly, or incredibly beautiful. Context is everything. Both can be an endless source of amusement for children. Put a child in an … Continue reading →

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A Study In Contrasts

Posted on May 3, 2013 by If It Was Today

I love this picture, filled with contrasts. It is taken from inside Siq Burrah where the cooling shade and rocks contrast with the desert heat outside. Standing water inside the siq sustains trees growing right out of the rocks, while … Continue reading →

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Sippy Cup Central

Posted on April 29, 2013 by If It Was Today

The origins of traditions are often shrouded in mystery. That is certainly true in this case. But the way traditions become firmly established is far more transparent. It takes repetition, pure and simple. So this weekend we did our bit … Continue reading →

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Amazing But True

Posted on April 28, 2013 by If It Was Today

We saw some fascinating rock carvings in Siq Burrah in Wadi Rum, and came across this one. It looks a lot like a carving of a Brontosaurus. I’ll let you draw your own conclusions about the implications.