The Canary Islands sound like they should be named after those cheerful little yellow songbirds, right? Sweet, delicate, maybe perched on a windowsill somewhere in the sun. Charming. Logical. Completely wrong.
The real story has a bit more bite.
Picture this: You’re driving through a scenic canyon, the sun kissing your face, and the wind weaving through your fingers outside of your open window. It’s a moment of joy that reminds us of the beauty in little pleasures. This is the feeling I want to capture today, the simple fun in everyday living that makes life worth living.
Mark Watney is funny and resourceful. Good thing, since he’s stranded on Mars. The main takeaway from The Martian by Andy Weir is that with extreme determination, anything is possible.