Is this the year you plan to declutter your life and get organized? Well, you’re in the right place. Today I’m excited to introduce my 52 Week Decluttering Challenge! I hope you’ll join me on this journey to gain control over the chaos and clutter in our lives.
The Sunday Spark – We can’t keep paving paradise
Over 50 years after Joni Mitchell lamented the loss of green space in her hit song “Big Yellow Taxi”, some politicians remain hell bent on paving paradise.
Today’s edition of The Sunday Spark shares a petition to stop Doug Ford from expanding Billy Bishop Airport. Plus: North America’s lack of progress on electric trains, the environmental impact of the World Cup, and preserving coastline using recycled glass.
It’s time for my April 2026 blog roundup
May is here so it’s time for my April 2026 blog roundup. Read on for a summary of my writing activity for the month and inspiring posts on red flags when selling items online, learning to slow down in retirement, keys to aging well, and a poignant moment from the Artemis II mission.
Clutter Tales – It’s time to let go of baby clothes
Except for a handful of items, I got rid of my daughters’ baby clothes long ago. As we’ve been clearing out Laura’s room in preparation for her big move later this year, I found a couple of interesting items. It’s time for another Clutter Tale!
The Sunday Spark – The value of children in our lives
A recent conversation in a Facebook retirement group made me consider the value of children in our lives. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with nuggets of good news about balcony solar, renewable energy projects in Ontario, and the cost of EVs.
World Wish Day – 24 wishes to make the world a better place
April 29 is World Wish Day, a day to celebrate wishes in all forms. What better time to dust off my 24 wishes for our world and share them again!
Earth Day 2026 – A poem to celebrate our beautiful Earth
Tomorrow is Earth Day. Seeing the spectacular images of Earth from the Artemis II mission inspired me to celebrate Earth Day 2026 by writing a poem.
The Sunday Spark – Success isn’t about being in the spotlight
How do you define success? For many people, it’s about being in the spotlight. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I celebrate people who spend their lives serving others, without the glory. Plus: converting food waste into biodegradable packaging, turning landfill gas into aviation fuel, and manufacturing synthetic chocolate.
Throwback Thursday – An Earth Day poem to inspire you
Earth Day 2026 is almost here. To celebrate, today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2021 is one of my most popular posts. It features an Earth Day poem from my dear friend Pat Keachie.
Winter 2026 reading update – The road to 1000 books
As we head into spring, it’s time for a roundup of my winter 2026 reading. In total, I read 17 books in the first three months of the year. Today’s post has my top 5 winter reads, and my thoughts on the other books that I read.
The Sunday Spark – The moon felt a little closer this week
This week’s Artemis II mission renewed my fascination with the moon. Along with what we can learn about humanity from the moon mission, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at generating heat from nuclear power plants, the world’s longest outdoor escalator, and the Los Angeles Fire Department’s electric motorcycle fleet.