In a world where AI can generate all kinds of content with a few clicks, the importance of writing as a life skill and valuable craft is often trivialized. Today, I reflect on why I write and urge all writers to do the same.
The Sunday Spark – Need a catchphrase to describe who I am now
“What do you do?” is often the first question we ask when we meet someone new. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I ponder a catchphrase to describe who I am now. Plus: incentives for heat pumps, teenagers tackling plastic waste, and supporting cancer charities with used bridal wear.
Summer 2026 reading update – The road to 1000 books
Now that we’re into the last quarter of 2026, it’s time for another update on my quest to read 1,000 books. Read on for my summer 2026 reading update, including my top five summer reads.
The Sunday Spark – Fall in Charlottetown
Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian readers. This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark has highlights of my recent visit to PEI, along with a look at plastic-free coffee pods, marigolds as a source of protein, and Vancouver’s zero-waste ambassador program.
Let Freedom Read Day – “Sold” book review
Banned Books Week wraps up today with Let Freedom Read Day. Today, we’re all encouraged to take at least one action to fight back against censorship. Read on for my review of “Sold”, one of the most frequently banned books.
What will you read for Banned Books Week?
October 4 to 10 is Banned Books Week. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading and stand up for the right to read. Will you join me in taking action?
Cozy reads in my September 2026 blog roundup
As cozy sweater season ramps up, it’s time for my September 2026 blog roundup. Along with a summary of my writing activity for the month, this month’s roundup has terrific posts on tool libraries, old love letters, and quitting’s bad rap.
The Sunday Spark – Our gambling problem
As I hear more about the negative effects of sports betting on young people, it’s clear we have a gambling problem. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with updates on greenwashing, starwashing, and greener data centres.
The Sunday Spark – Celebrating our multicultural mosaic
On Sunday, our church held a multicultural festival. This uplifting celebration reminded me of the rich multicultural mosaic we enjoy in Canada. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark along with a look at methylated multivitamins, the “Clean 15” fruits and vegetables, and fossil fuel consumption in 2026.
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.