How do you define success? For many people, it’s about being in the spotlight. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I celebrate people who spend their lives serving others, without the glory. Plus: converting food waste into biodegradable packaging, turning landfill gas into aviation fuel, and manufacturing synthetic chocolate.
Winter 2026 reading update – The road to 1000 books
As we head into spring, it’s time for a roundup of my winter 2026 reading. In total, I read 17 books in the first three months of the year. Today’s post has my top 5 winter reads, and my thoughts on the other books that I read.
The Sunday Spark – The moon felt a little closer this week
This week’s Artemis II mission renewed my fascination with the moon. Along with what we can learn about humanity from the moon mission, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at generating heat from nuclear power plants, the world’s longest outdoor escalator, and the Los Angeles Fire Department’s electric motorcycle fleet.
Atomic Habits review: 6 helpful things I learned
When James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, spoke at my workplace’s global speaker series I was intrigued enough to read the book. Three years later, it’s still one of the best self-help books I’ve read. Today’s post summarizes the key messages I took away from the book, and how I’ve adopted these learnings in my daily life.
The Sunday Spark – Bring on the Easter chocolate!
Happy Easter! After my Lenten fast, I am more than ready to indulge in some Easter chocolate this morning. This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark is short and sweet as I enjoy some Easter chocolate and family time.
It’s time for my March 2026 blog roundup
April is here so it’s time for my March 2026 blog roundup. Read on for a summary of my writing activity for the month and thoughtful posts on medical assistance in dying, social wellbeing in retirement, and communication of environmental issues.
The Sunday Spark – Secularism vs religious freedom
Religious freedom has been in the news this week as the Supreme Court of Canada debates Quebec’s controversial Bill 21. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with Canadians and their cats, floating solar panels, and piano facts.
The Sunday Spark – What makes you happy in 2026?
This week’s release of the 2026 World Happiness Report prompted me to ask, “What makes you happy in 2026?” Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with Toronto’s program to preserve green spaces, how Canada will meet increased electricity demand, and World Bear Day.
The Sunday Spark – Don’t be fooled by fool’s spring
Wiarton Willie had the last laugh this week as we experienced fool’s spring here in southern Ontario. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with a major renewable energy milestone in Europe, Canadian UFO sightings, and a German city’s fight against single-use takeout packaging.
The Sunday Spark – Set aside your troubles and sing with a child
March is Sing With Your Child Month, and I’ve got a fun treat for you today. Along with the joy of singing with children, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at methane as a super pollutant, British Columbia’s stance on the time change, and Toyota’s investment in the circular economy.