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.
Greenpeace Day – Add your voice and make a difference
September 15 is Greenpeace Day, a day to celebrate an inspiring organization that started from the humblest of roots. Read on to find out the history of Greenpeace, why it matters more today than ever, and how you can get involved.
The Sunday Spark – Still searching for peace 25 years after 9/11
As the world marked a sombre anniversary this week, I reflected on how we are still searching for peace 25 years after 9/11. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with Guelph’s goods exchange weekend, the origins of Labour Day, and the meaning of the stars on the Australian flag.
It’s time for my August 2026 goals report
And just like that, September is well underway. This summer seemed to fly by faster than usual. Read on for my August 2026 goals report and a look ahead at my goals for September.
The Sunday Spark – Luma’s life and travels
This week, Laura picked up her cat Luma from the quarantine centre in Melbourne. This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark tells the story of Luma’s life and travels. Plus: plastic-eating robots, laundromat libraries, and banned books in Little Free Libraries.
Microforests – A tiny idea with big potential
Inspiration for this lead post in the Climate Change Collective series came from a program right here in my own community. Read on to learn about Sustainable Waterloo Region’s Microforest Planting Program, and how I got involved in the planting of one of these tiny forests.
Inspiring reads in my August 2026 blog roundup
Along with a summary of my writing activity for the month, my August 2026 blog roundup has terrific posts on saving money by consuming less, thoughtfully passing along our things, and interacting with digital assistants.
The Sunday Spark – Dolly Parton – A true class act
Like many people, I was saddened to hear of the death of Dolly Parton. She was truly a class act whose impact extended beyond music. Along with a tribute to Dolly, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at the origins of zed and zee, the Royal Mail’s progress electrifying its fleet, and California’s legalization of balcony solar.
Clutter Tales – The Harry Potter superfan edition
Like many people her age, my daughter Laura was a Harry Potter super-fan in her tween and early-teen years. She had quite a collection of Harry Potter memorabilia. It’s time for another Clutter Tale.
The Sunday Spark – The scourge of door-to-door salespeople
Do you answer your door to strangers? Find out why I don’t in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with the next frontier of sustainable aviation fuel, the importance of leg strength in reducing falls, and the mystery of double-yolk eggs.
Throwback Thursday – A new life in Australia
Later tonight, my daughter will board a plane in Vancouver on the way to her new life in Australia. A hundred years ago, her great grandparents set out on a similar voyage and that’s the topic for today’s Throwback Thursday post.