When my dad motioned to ‘Breck,’ a medium-sized, skinny, border collie that had a beautiful set of pearly-white teeth on full display, I immediately dismissed the canine. Cornered, fearful, and aggressive, it was natural that […]
Author: Desiree Anstey
Desiree Anstey has whitewater rafted in Costa Rica, climbed the Andes, and slept deep inside a cave in the Alps. Besides raising her heart rate, she enjoys reading the newspaper, blogging about her experiences, and eating too much cake. She lives in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, plotting her next bold move.
Website: www.isleink.com.
See the gift – short story
They sneered when she told them about the violin and how she played in an orchestra. She’s too stupid for anything of beauty, they thought. She hesitated, thoroughly unsure of how to respond. Then she […]
How an ominous cave led to a fascinating discovery for this young girl
I was standing higher on Earth than I’d ever stood, alongside the sun peeking in and out of the clouds. But it felt as if I were higher than the sun at that moment while […]
Live each day to the fullest
More wise words to live by from my wonderful grandfather:
Struggle gives success value
Another warm page from my grandfather’s old diary. There are so many questions I would loved to have asked him, if only we had more time.
Timeless advice to make the most out of life
Every time I feel discouraged, I turn to a page in my grandfather’s old diary and find the most grounded advice. I thought I’d share this one in his diary called ‘Passing Through’ because it […]
Ultimate street art in Reykjavik
Discover the colourful world of street art in downtown Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital.
