Tag Archives: Canada

Flower Power

Posted on March 17, 2015 by If It Was Today

Our second day in Vancouver we decided to take it easy, and headed into the Fraser valley to visit some of the local wineries and enjoy the spring flowers. The mix of sun and cloud was perfect for driving, walking … 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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Context is Everything

Posted on March 11, 2015 by If It Was Today

Any idea what this might be? Cotton batting? Styrofoam? Without context, it’s difficult to say. As it happens, this is a swimming pool. Yesterday. Needless to say, no one seemed all that enthusiastic about actually swimming. The good news is … Continue reading →

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58 Days and Counting

Posted on March 8, 2015 by If It Was Today

In the fall they lower the water level in the Rideau canal and let the surface freeze. Once it gets cold enough, and the ice is thick enough, they sweep the ice and flood the surface most every night. As … Continue reading →

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So Over It

Posted on March 6, 2015 by If It Was Today

I took this picture last night. That’s right – March 5th, with Christmas lights still up and a thick coat of snow on the ground. Clearly someone was trying to look on the humorous side of it all… It didn’t … Continue reading →

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Who Would Have Guessed

Posted on February 9, 2015 by If It Was Today

The ice sculpture competition at Winterlude attracts artists from around the world. You have the usual suspects for ice sculpture – Canada, USA, Russia and such – but the competition also attracts artists from less obvious places. Like Japan, where … Continue reading →

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Bringer of the Sun

Posted on February 6, 2015 by If It Was Today

According to Latvian legend, at the winter solstice a horse brings light and wisdom to the earth for the coming year. I think this ice sculpture eloquently captures this theme. In case you’re wondering about the Latvian connection, the Latvian … Continue reading →

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Through a Traveler’s Eyes

Posted on January 21, 2015 by If It Was Today

When we travel we see the world through a different lens. It makes everything look new and exciting, because, well… we are seeing things that are new and exciting. But I also enjoy viewing the everyday world through those same … Continue reading →

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Winter

Posted on January 18, 2015 by If It Was Today

The Rideau canal runs through the center of Ottawa. It was built in the 19th century for defense. Today it carries pleasure boats in the summer, and skaters in the winter. I sometimes imagine trying to explain this to the … Continue reading →