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I can't believe November is here and for many in the world , fulfilling wish lists and giving presents in this time period will be the norm.

For some of us, the work to match a gift with your loved one, will be strenuous but satisfying.

For many others, the time spent searching and lurking for the CORRECT beanie boo, or Ernie Banks autographed baseball card, will not only be strenuous but a harrowing and unforgiving experience.

But, for heaven's sake, how can I even write about any forthcoming holiday when the United States presidential elections are coming upon the world in less than 7 days!

For those swinging to the left or to the right of political opinion, either candidate will be catastrophic and rather than gift giving an exit to Canada might be on their list.

A Placid Laze

Two weeks ago, the Democratic candidates for the United States presidency found themselves in Puerto Rico soliciting the islander's votes.

Ah! Yes!

Beautiful Puerto Rico.

The land where the blue water is actually blue and where sea horses and star fish are in abundance.

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama were the envy of many of those on the mainland who suffered a brutal winter in many parts of the United States.

But in Barcelona, across the street from la Sagrada Familia, behind the many stalls set up for your buying pleasure, there were trees, and an opening wide enough to peak my curiosity.

Barcelona, 2008

I looked and captured this peaceful, serene scene.

Puerto Rico it was not.

But ... not a bad spot either.

View barcalunacy's A Candid View of Everyday People FLCKR photoset.