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.
It’s time for my August 2026 goals report
And just like that, September is well underway. This summer seemed to fly by faster than usual. Read on for my August 2026 goals report and a look ahead at my goals for September.
The Sunday Spark – Luma’s life and travels
This week, Laura picked up her cat Luma from the quarantine centre in Melbourne. This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark tells the story of Luma’s life and travels. Plus: plastic-eating robots, laundromat libraries, and banned books in Little Free Libraries.
Inspiring reads in my August 2026 blog roundup
Along with a summary of my writing activity for the month, my August 2026 blog roundup has terrific posts on saving money by consuming less, thoughtfully passing along our things, and interacting with digital assistants.
The Sunday Spark – Dolly Parton – A true class act
Like many people, I was saddened to hear of the death of Dolly Parton. She was truly a class act whose impact extended beyond music. Along with a tribute to Dolly, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at the origins of zed and zee, the Royal Mail’s progress electrifying its fleet, and California’s legalization of balcony solar.
The Sunday Spark – The scourge of door-to-door salespeople
Do you answer your door to strangers? Find out why I don’t in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with the next frontier of sustainable aviation fuel, the importance of leg strength in reducing falls, and the mystery of double-yolk eggs.
The Sunday Spark – Let’s just enjoy the moment
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.