Mina Wiebe
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Figuring things out; finding my voice. Thanks for visiting.
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4 Charming Michigan Beach Towns You Won't Want to Skip This Summer
As the springtime temperatures quickly rise, why not beat the heat with a crisp onshore breeze from Lake Michigan? Whether you’re looking for a relaxing summer getaway to sunbathe, window-shop, and relax on sandy beaches, or a more active summer adventure with sailing, surfing, and hiking, the shores and towns surrounding this spectacular freshwater body have something for everyone to enjoy. Here are four of the most heavenly beach towns in Michigan you won't want to miss!
By Mina Wiebe12 months ago in Wander
5 Ontario Towns You Should Road-trip to This Summer
With summer quickly approaching, we all have vacation on the mind. So why not fill your tank, pack the car, and ditch the lengthy, expensive flights in exchange for a more local adventure? Ontario is brimming with adorable small towns, perfect for your next getaway. Explore the unique cultures, histories, and landscapes these underrated gems have to offer!
By Mina Wiebe12 months ago in Wander
The Destination
When Claire Singh woke to the sounds and bumps of the rolling train, she found herself lulled by its movements. She rubbed her eyes, stretched her toes, and lazily glanced around the carriage. Despite no memory of boarding, she felt an unquestioning acceptance of her new surroundings and enjoyed the intoxicating familiarity of waking somewhere different than where she'd drifted.
By Mina Wiebe2 years ago in Fiction
The Dragon Slayer
There weren’t always dragons in the valley. I have faint memories of a childhood without them; the Peace Years, before the beasts returned to quell the serenity of our village. I was privileged (a word my mother used) to be born into a world without fear. It wasn’t bravery, however, (she made certain to remind me). I had simply never faced the chaos of a tooth's edge or the scorch of fiery breath. To my mother, I was spoiled.
By Mina Wiebe2 years ago in Fiction
The Speech
“The fact is: you can’t fear death, in water that cold. Maybe at first, for a moment, when you still have hope. But as we watched those lifeboats paddle away from our screams, it didn't take long to realize help wasn't coming. Not for us. At that point, all you can do is pray for it to end. And you wait. That’s all any of us could do. I survived because I was one of the few to hold on long enough. Not from hope–but from spite.”
By Mina Wiebe2 years ago in Fiction
The Ooze from Apartment 9B
Wheeled suitcase in tow, Abigail noticed an offensive odour heavying the hallway air from the cracks of apartment 9B. She paused aside the faded door, its yellow paint chipped and freckled to carpet; a strange sight, as the specks had never been given the chance to collect and pile as they did now. She avoided the door’s peephole in a crouched snoop, her nose twitching like a rabbit, inhaling deeply. At first gasp, the scent was putrid; rancid, with a lingered, off-putting sweetness that lured her closer to the gaps in the doorframe. She extended her legs from the crouch and continued to breathe in the thick, spoiled air; curious, and repulsed.
By Mina Wiebe2 years ago in Fiction