Mathieu Powell. Writing Impacts. When a friend invited me to go on a cycling adventure to Salt Spring Island to take in the Saturday Farmer’s Market, all I really knew about the island was a multitude of artists, artisans and authors call it home, including Robert Bateman and Arthur Black. I think there’s more […]
Scuba diving for the first time in Victoria, BC
Mathieu Powell. Writing Impacts. It felt really strange the first time. My gear was awkward and heavy. I was stiff and constrained. I couldn’t bend and I had to struggle to get my fins on. When I was finally ready, I walked into the ocean. The cold water took my breath away. I had second […]
Thanks for the Rain Shadow, America
Mathieu Powell. Writing Impacts. It was a frosty morning today. As per our usual family routine, I escorted my daughter to school, hand in hand. The difference being today we wore heavy coats and gloves. While we walked, we passed by our neighbour Sue. She was busily scraping her car window with a tiny […]