It’s officially summer! This year, more than ever, I would love to be able to freeze time and make this an endless summer. Find out why in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with what’s buzzing at Michigan State, shocking storage unit stats, and transforming waste into clean hydrogen.
The Sunday Spark – Would you want to live on the moon?
As NASA announced the Artemis III crew, the tone of the presentation made me wonder who would want to live on the moon. Read my thoughts on that in today’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with fighting food insecurity with food waste, the environmental impact of chocolate, and the connection between diet and dementia.
Hidden joys and benefits of sustainable living
When I started this blog, my mantra was that sustainable living is about progress not perfection. A recent blog post from Cecilia at The Kitchen’s Garden made me pause and think about how my approach has evolved. As I pondered the question “What kind of environmentalist am I?”, I considered all the benefits of sustainable living. Read on to find out what I discovered.
Trying something new for Audiobook Appreciation Month
Are you a fan of audiobooks or do you prefer reading? June is Audiobook Appreciation Month, so I decided to step outside my routine and “read” my very first audiobook. Read on to find out how it went and whether I’ll make audiobooks part of my life in the future.
The Sunday Spark – The sad decline of workplace connections
A recent conference presentation brought home to me how workplace connections have eroded as technology has exploded. Read my thoughts on this in today’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with neighbours offering rideshare services, transforming windows into solar panels, and the connection between endocrine disruptors and fertility.
It’s time for my May 2026 blog roundup
My May 2026 blog roundup has a summary of my writing activity for the month, and terrific posts on the danger of a frictionless life, the importance of making fun a habit, and why handwriting still matters in a digital age.
The Sunday Spark – The joy of being home again
We arrived home from our trip to the east coast on Tuesday, exhausted from the long drive but happy to be home again. This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark has thoughts on the joy of returning home, the UN’s stand on climate change responsibility, highway noise barrier solar panels, and a hub for repairing outdoor equipment.
The wisdom of the Seven Sacred Laws
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s mission patch for the Artemis II mission is steeped in symbolism. Among other things, it highlights the wisdom of the Seven Sacred Laws of the Indigenous peoples—something we can all learn from.
The Sunday Spark – Just the facts, please!
As a new study revealed Canadians are very concerned about misinformation, I recalled something I saw recently about the difference between facts and opinions. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with an EU ban on disposing of unsold clothing, why art is good for us, and fun facts about potatoes.
The Sunday Spark – My Mother’s Day reflection is lost in the cloud
Happy Mother’s Day! I had written a heartfelt Mother’s Day reflection for today, but you’ll never see it. Find out why in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with the big drought of 2026, a greener greenhouse, and citizens fighting back against data centres.