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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 Griswald3 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 Griswald4 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 Griswald4 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 Griswald4 years ago in Education
Daddy's Fairy
“Maeve!” Daddy bellows with a drunken, guttural roar. His incoherent babbling bounces off the dusty walls fringed with mold. I scuttle behind my favorite chair, the red and yellow striped one with the wobbly leg. I hear him stomp closer, I hear a glass bottle slip from his grip onto the stained carpet, but I’ve learned to stay quiet. Hugging my knees, I sway back and forth to help me pretend that I’m quaking on purpose. I think Daddy’s stopped in the middle of the living room. His heavy breathing slows, and his mindless muttering becomes quieter and quieter, and soon a loud thump indicates that it’s safe to emerge.
By Isla Griswald4 years ago in Horror
The Name: Chapter 1
Hephzibah sobbed in relief as she held her newborn daughter in her trembling arms. The father, Naresh, with tears rolling down his cheeks in joy, gently brushed the child’s face with the tips of his fingers. The midwife bustled around the room, searching for the sprigs of sage she brought to bless the baby with. The proper herbs must be administered at the proper times, along with the proper proverbs. These precautions would ward off the Daemoni and protect the child from their evil influences.
By Isla Griswald4 years ago in Fiction
