My family has a cottage in Georgian Bay, a small A-frame wooden cabin that I consider home. The cottage lies within a little cove, with the open waters of Lake Huron are somewhere far past the woods behind the property. Last summer, I went for a ride in a small seaplane - or lake-plane, in … Continue reading Bogged Down by Beauty: The Appeal of Unaltered Nature
Category: Creative Writing
Essays, short stories, long stories, persuasive pieces…
The Power of Teamwork
You see it everywhere: outside, on the sidewalk, tiny little ants walk in a line, carrying breadcrumbs back to their nest. Bees buzz around the flowers, intent on gathering nectar to take back to their hive. You even see it in the skyscrapers rising up into the clouds, the organized roads and streets that take … Continue reading The Power of Teamwork
Don’t Touch the Water
When there was life beneath the light What went on was out of sight. now Nothing moves, and nothing breathes And on the surface, no one sees. Image source: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2019/11/harmful-algal-blooms-cost-economic-impact/ Photo taken by Serena Causton in Pointe au Baril “Don’t touch the water,” my sister said as the boat creeped up to the dock. I … Continue reading Don’t Touch the Water
How can we understand nature? The Art of Interpretation
Who am I to interpret nature through art? Well, I am a human. People are all about connection - every individual human has an innate yearning to connect to others. In my opinion, interpreting nature through art is simply another bid for connection. We have an innate desire to share our interpretation with others in … Continue reading How can we understand nature? The Art of Interpretation
What is nature, really?
As I delve further into my work exploring cultural ecosystems, I wanted to write out some short essays on what I’ve learned so far. Just to make sure I’ve learned something. In this post, I’ll consider what it means to interpret nature and the value of having guided experiences in nature. Since so much of … Continue reading What is nature, really?
Can Corals Carry On?
Below is a creative essay I wrote, inspired by my scuba diving experiences, discussing the fate of coral reefs in our changing world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goJiDk7vqUY The sun hid behind grey, menacing clouds; rain was coming, though I could tell, not for a while. A cool, fast breeze whirled past me, and I lurched back and forth … Continue reading Can Corals Carry On?
Scuba Diving
Recently I was able to get certified in PADI Open Water Diving – and my experience was like nothing I’ve ever done before! Here’s my retelling of it for anyone who’s curious. Also, check out my Youtube video of Diving at Orchid Island. The sun hid behind grey, menacing clouds; rain was coming, though I … Continue reading Scuba Diving
Serena Around the World 