When our local newscasters declared summer to be over earlier this week, I had to wonder why it’s so hard for us to simply enjoy the moment we’re in. Read my thoughts in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with subway cooling innovations, cougars returning to Minnesota, and the health benefits of jumping.
A Campbell River sunrise inspired this poem
When I put together my 60 before 60 list, I challenged myself to try some different forms of writing. Writing a poem was one of the things on that list. As I sipped my tea and watched the sun rise in Campbell River one morning, I was inspired to sit down and write.
The Sunday Spark – 15-minute cities are a good thing
In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I explore the concept of 15-minute cities. Plus, a look at Canada’s most expensive cities, pollinator week, microforests, and travel snacks and drinks.
The Sunday Spark – The power of music to unite people
This week in The Sunday Spark, a reflection on the power of music to bring people together. Plus: Earth Overshoot Day, reducing your refrigerator’s energy use, Alberta’s moratorium on renewable energy, and ways to cut back your school shopping list.
Cool summer reads in my July 2026 blog roundup
August is here so it’s time for my July 2026 blog roundup. Along with a summary of my writing activity for the month, my monthly roundup has terrific posts on U.S. tax rules impacting Canadian snowbirds, poetry for a planet in peril, and the importance of memoirs.
The Sunday Spark – It’s the final countdown
This is it. The final countdown to Laura’s move to Australia is on. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I share my thoughts as the big day approaches. Plus: a Wordle word of the week, research on the benefits of bilingualism, and food innovation in Canada’s north.
Spring 2026 reading update – The road to 1000 books
Summer is in full swing so it’s time for another update on my road to 1000 books. Read on for my spring 2026 reading update, including my top 5 reads of the season.
The Sunday Spark – The lazy, hazy, smoky days of summer
When smoky days made breathing difficult this week, I realized summer is quickly becoming my least favourite season. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with good news about innovations in urban farming, better management of donated goods, and the positive impact of bike lanes on local business.
Book launch: Retirement Voices is here!
Retirement Voices: Stories of Reinvention, Purpose, and Possibilities is now available! Read on to find out about my contribution to this book from the Retirement Coaches Association and how you can buy the e-book for just $1.40 CDN ($0.99 USD).
Blog highlights from year 7
Yesterday, I reached another blogging milestone. As I celebrate seven years since starting this blog, I look back on blog highlights from year seven along with thoughts on what’s next for Boomer Eco Crusader.