Category Archives: Travel

Amazing Profits – True Story

Posted on June 6, 2013 by If It Was Today

I’m really not much of a gambler. But I do appreciate a good investment when I see one. On my recent trip to Las Vegas I felt compelled to try my hand at gambling. I have to be honest here. … Continue reading →

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Miss Cherry Blossom

Posted on June 4, 2013 by If It Was Today

Some bears can climb, and some can’t. Bernard is a climber. He’s also a charmer. As I was taking this picture of him climbing the steps to the Jefferson Memorial, he attracted a crowd – of Miss Cherry Blossom contestants, … Continue reading →

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A Fine Line

Posted on June 2, 2013 by If It Was Today

I’ve another confession to make. For years I traveled with a stuffed animal named Bernard Bear. I’m not talking about when I was ten either. I was into my fifties at the time. It’s a long story, one that I … Continue reading →

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Abandoned

Posted on June 1, 2013 by If It Was Today

I found this gear on the window ledge of an abandoned building in Saskatchewan. More details to follow, but I like the effect so I thought I’d share this one today.

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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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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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