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.

Happy reading!

What I wrote in April

In case you missed any of them, here are the new posts I published in April here on Boomer Eco Crusader.

• The Sunday Spark – Bring on the Easter chocolate!
• The Sunday Spark – The moon felt a little closer this week
• Winter 2026 reading update – The road to 1000 books
• The Sunday Spark – Success isn’t about being in the spotlight
• Earth Day 2026 – A poem to celebrate our beautiful Earth
• The Sunday Spark – The value of children in our lives
• Clutter Tales – It’s time to let go of baby clothes

I also refreshed and republished these posts.

• Atomic Habits review – 6 helpful thing I learned
• World Wish Day – 24 wishes to make the world a better place

And on my retirement coaching site Second Life Vision, I published the following:

• Why deeper motivation matters more as we age
• Get more out of retirement with an abundance mindset

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Cool things I read in April

Since publishing my first monthly roundup at the end of 2020, it has been an honour to introduce you to some of my favourite bloggers. I started the roundup to say thank you to the blogging community and bring attention to talented writers who create inspiring and informative content.

Here are 4 pieces that captured my attention in April.

6 Red Flags to Look Out For When Selling Items Online – A Sustainably Simple Life

Selling items online is one of the best ways to make money from stuff you no longer need, but I’m always a little wary of scammers. This helpful post outlines red flags to watch out for.

Selling things online has a lot of benefits, but it can also open us up to potential scams and people that are up to no good.

A Sustainably Simple Life – 6 Red Flags to Look Out For When Selling Items Online

Unlearning to Live With My Cup at Capacity – Retired, And Now What

In a world that prioritizes productivity, many retirees struggle with allowing themselves to relax and enjoy downtime. In this honest and thought-provoking post, Caroline shares her experience after retiring from a stressful teaching career.

I’ve been trained all my life to do the most I can. It’s deeply tied to my feelings of worth. When I don’t do the most I can, I judge myself as being lazy.

Retired, And Now What – Unlearning to Live With My Cup at Capacity

Ripe — The Art of Aging Well – Wise & Shine

I’m always interested in information on healthy aging. This thoughtful post from Parisa discusses aging as a ripening not a weakness and offer three keys to aging well.

And aging is also a change. A natural one. Part of the whole arc of being human. So why do some people grow older and stay fully alive—functioning, curious, present—while others struggle so much?

Parisa for Wise and Shine – Ripe—The Art of Aging Well

The Kindness Report #5: A Crater on the Moon was Given a Different Kind of Name – Aspiring Blog

The Artemis II mission had many of us glued to our TVs and computer screens early in April. The fifth instalment in Aspiring Blog’s wonderful Kindness Report series discusses a touching moment when the crew asked to name a crater after Commander Reid Wiseman’s late wife Carroll. It’s a reminder that we’re all human.

Because at the end of it all, even in a spacecraft orbiting the Moon, people are still people. They carry love. They carry loss. They carry memories that don’t stay behind on Earth.

Aspiring Blog – The Kindness Report #5: A Crater on the Moon was Given a Different Kind of Name

Thanks for dropping by to check out my April 2026 blog roundup. I’m always looking for great content. If you read anything inspiring last month, drop me a link in the comment box below.