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Pickles in the Land of Nonsense: Chapter 1
THE DESERT~~~ Pickles and Spiky set out into the desert, the sun beating down upon them. They walked for hours, the sand beneath their feet seeming to stretch out forever. Spiky was uncharacteristically quiet, and Pickles couldn't help but notice.
By Isla Griswald12 months ago in Fiction
Pickles in the Land of Nonsense
PROLOGUE~~~ Pickles was a strange creature, with a long snout, big round eyes, and bright green fur. He lived in a world where anything was possible, where the laws of physics and reason did not always apply. It was a land of pure nonsense, where every creature was unique and bizarre in its own way.
By Isla Griswald12 months ago in Fiction
The Unbreakable Spirit of Cloelia
I was a young maiden when I was taken captive by the Etruscan king, Lars Porsena. My heart was heavy with fear and uncertainty as I watched him and his army march into our city of Rome. But as one of the daughters of a noble Roman family, I knew I had to put on a brave face and accept my fate.
By Isla Griswald12 months ago in Fiction
The Curse of the Latvian Estate
Estij and Variju's country home in Latvia was a sprawling estate, full of dark corners and creaky floorboards. As I settled in for the night, I could feel the weight of the past bearing down on me, a palpable sense of unease that seemed to permeate every inch of the house.
By Isla Griswald12 months ago in Horror
Glasgow: A Link to Scotland’s Past
While Edinburgh might first come to mind when considering what city to visit for a crash course in Scottish history, Glasgow surpasses it in opportunities to delve into the country’s ancient origins, important historical figures, and everyday life from Roman times through the Victorian era. The largest city in Scotland, Glasgow boasts 1,800 buildings listed by Historic Scotland and is a time portal to the country’s past. Here are the highlights.
By Isla Griswald2 years ago in Wander
The Myer’s-Briggs Personality Types (MBTI) of Paolini’s Inheritance Cycle: Eragon
A classic addition to any Young Adult collection, the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini traces the adventures of Eragon, a young farmer-boy-turned-Rider whose boldness and determination forges new paths for those rebelling against the evil King Galbatorix. Let’s dive deeper into the personalities of the characters in this fantasy series using the MBTI system, starting with the title character Eragon!
By Isla Griswald2 years ago in Geeks
Antonia's Skates
“Owwww!” a little girl, maybe six or seven years old, screamed. Her teardrops dripped onto the ice where they froze into beads. “I can’t feel my legs! Owwww, it hurts! Ahhhhh! I can’t feel my legs!” A nearby woman, a bit confused at the contradiction but realizing that the little girl was more than bruised, squatted down on her skates beside the girl lying on the ice. Antonia – that was the little girl’s name – lay on her back writhing from the waist up and flailing her arms.
By Isla Griswald2 years ago in Fiction
Why Dual Enrollment Is Better Than AP for Accumulating College Credits in High School
So, you’re a junior or a senior high schooler, and you need to curate a transcript with challenging courses that will make you a competitive applicant for your dream university. Or a high-achieving freshman or sophomore who wants to finish college in less than four years. Or maybe you’re a parent of a middle-schooler or young high schooler who sees a lot of academic potential in your child but isn’t sure how to push him or her to take advantage of it. You’ve heard about AP courses, IB courses, Honors courses, and dual enrollment courses, and frankly, the number of options is overwhelming. Some schools offer a limited number of such courses, but with the increasing availability of online high school courses and the opportunities at online or local community and technical colleges, now more than ever students can rack up college credits while still in high school. But what’s the best, most efficient way to do this?
By Isla Griswald2 years ago in Education
