Tag Archives: Travel

Flying

Posted on June 11, 2013 by If It Was Today

Business Travel. If you do enough of it, you reach the point where “pleasure travel” becomes an oxymoron. I’ve been there. Believe me, it isn’t pretty. Especially if you’re married to someone who would like to travel … ummm … … Continue reading →

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Washington

Posted on June 10, 2013 by If It Was Today

My last post seemed to get a pretty universal rating of “creepy”, in spite of receiving quite a few “likes” – often from the same people. I’ll take that as confirmation of my initial uncertainty about exactly what to make … Continue reading →

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Stranger Than Fiction

Posted on June 9, 2013 by If It Was Today

This scene is one of the stranger things I have ever come across.  I really can’t decide what to make of it.  The house looked fairly rundown, with peeling paint and general clutter all around. On the other hand, someone … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Spring in Jordan

Posted on May 16, 2013 by If It Was Today

My first visit to Jordan was in the fall, so when I returned in the spring I was somewhat surprised at the number and variety of flowers. I’ll show just two samples here- these, and some cactus flowers. There is … Continue reading →

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