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A Legacy of Courage Across Oceans
Remembering My Great-Grandfather, Theodor Bastian Every Remembrance Day, we pause to honour those whose sacrifices secured the freedoms we enjoy today. For me, remembrance is both a personal and historical reflection from reaching back to stories I never had the chance to hear firsthand, yet which continue to shape the fabric of my family’s history. My great-grandfather, Theodor Bastian, was a member of the White Army in Russia, one of countless soldiers caught in the upheava
Alisa Preston
Nov 10, 20252 min read


Not Just A Parrot
My favourite picture of Abby and I aboard aboard SV Maple Leaf. It has been nearly a year since losing Abby, and I still get choked up...
Alisa Preston
Sep 17, 20257 min read


Choosing Connection Over Division: My Path to Becoming a U.S. Resident
Today leaves me awestruck. After more than two years of navigating what felt like a never-ending, nerve-wracking process, I have...
Alisa Preston
Sep 11, 20255 min read


Bullseye at 50: Rafting the Nahanni
When I first dreamed of turning 50, I didn’t picture a giant celebration or cake with sparklers. I pictured water...thundering over...
Alisa Preston
Aug 10, 20255 min read


Not Your Typical Mother's Day Tribute
I often visit the green burial area where we placed my mom after she passed away. It’s an incredibly peaceful spot, filled with endemic...
Alisa Preston
May 11, 20254 min read


Monoceros: The Future of My Life
Why I Started Monoceros - And What the Name Means to Me In 2022, I made a decision that fundamentally shifted the direction of my career:...
Alisa Preston
May 1, 20253 min read


Unlimited Source of Protein
I was crafting a letter on the computer today, picking at the sandwich my husband kindly brought up for me hours earlier. We had been...
Alisa Preston
Jan 14, 20253 min read


Lasting Influences
I recently finished a book where the storyline centered around cuttings from the "Queen of the Night," a spineless cactus originating...
Alisa Preston
May 12, 20242 min read
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