When eerie orange wildfire haze blocked the sun during my time in B.C. this week, I was prompted to write a poem about our Earth on Fire. Read my poem in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with important tax information for Canadian snowbirds, fun facts about emus, and a new climate website.
The Sunday Spark – Déjà vu all over again
This week, I had an eerie sense of déjà vu all over again as I visited with Laura in BC. Find out why in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with some fun facts about foxes, bears, and train robbers from our visit to the BC Wildlife Park.
Inspiring reads in my June 2026 blog roundup
Happy Canada Day to my Canadian readers! Along with a summary of my writing activity for the month, my June 2026 blog roundup has terrific posts on leaving things better than we found them, water conservation tips, and the importance of community.
The Sunday Spark – Can I call myself a cancer survivor?
As I mark 15 years since my breast cancer diagnosis, I consider why I’m still reluctant to call myself a cancer survivor. Learn why in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark along with heat pumps boosting the value of homes, France reimagining volunteering, and Oakville’s role in the Underground Railroad.
10 years, 10 lessons – What cancer taught me about life
On June 28, 2011, I heard the life-changing words no-one wants or expects to hear in their life. “You have cancer.” To celebrate my 10 year “cancerversary”, I reflected on what cancer taught me about life. Spoiler alert – It’s all good news!
The Sunday Spark – Can we make this an endless summer?
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.