Stories tagged “arctic”
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Portrait of Robert Walton
He stands at the helm, his arms holding unto the ropes as his face is lashed raw by the sub-zero winds. In the back of his mind he knows he might freeze to death, but he can barely feel the cold and he does not care. His eyes, tired and incredulous, fo...
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There is a God...and I can prove it! - Part 2
The Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, and Buddhists out there for at least believing in something. And for those who stand up for that something they believe in. For chocolate cake and ice cream, and that extra scoop because we deserve it. William Sha...
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Built for Survival
In a den dug into a snowdrift, he snuggles against his mother and nurses. Although he weighs less than two pounds now, by the time he is an adult he will weigh about 1,500 pounds and be almost 10 feet long. His fur will become thick and long, covering ...