Along with my monthly goals update, my November roundup has terrific posts on the functions and risks of protein, how to have an eco-friendly Christmas, the power of connection, the state of America, AI-enhanced blogging, and love.
The Sunday Spark – Thoughts on 2023’s Person of the Year
In week 45 of The Sunday Spark, my thoughts on Taylor Swift as 2023’s Person of the Year. Plus: a look at AI’s water consumption, nerdy tree facts, calcium content of plant-based milk, and sustainable hostess gifts.
The Sunday Spark – What to do with a lucky windfall?
What would you do with a lucky windfall close to Christmas? Would you give it to charity, use it to buy Christmas gifts, or treat yourself? Find out what I did in week 44 of The Sunday Spark.
Also this week: a look at carbon capture, 3D printing, the climate impact of the rich, and sustainable stocking stuffers.
The Sunday Spark – We Will Meet Again, a poem
In week 43 of The Sunday Spark, a poem about the loss of a faraway relative. Plus, the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils, ice cream innovation, Thriftmas, and recycled gift exchanges.
Just say “Hi” on World Hello Day
Today is World Hello Day—a day that encourages us to take the time to exchange a smile, wave and simple hello with 10 people we meet throughout the day. The goal of the day is to demonstrate the importance of simple communication in preserving peace.
The Sunday Spark – Visiting faraway loved ones
In week 42 of The Sunday Spark, balancing the environmental cost of air travel with seeing our faraway loved ones. Plus, trivia competition learnings, and a look at carbon offsets for air travel.
October 2023 roundup – Great reads and goals update
In addition to my monthly goals update, my October 2023 roundup features terrific posts on exercise snacking, microjoys, the funny side of writing, why being a grownup is overrated, conversations with God, and a real-life ghost story.
The Sunday Spark – The power of an hour
In week 41 of The Sunday Spark, how a focused bonus hour helped me overcome procrastination. Plus, biodegradable poppies, sustainable dye for jeans, skimpflation, and saying no to glitter.
The Sunday Spark – Maybe island life isn’t for me
In week 40 of The Sunday Spark, I ponder the downside of island life after weathering a major storm on the Isle of Wight. Also this week: a look at rainbows, the history of Guy Fawkes Day, the potential of solar panels, and pumpkin disposal.
A day in London – The weatherman got it wrong!
Hello from London! Mum and I arrived safely at Heathrow on Thursday morning. When we were making plans for our first full day in London on Friday, the forecast ominously predicted “the rainiest day ever in the UK”. I’ve often noticed British weather forecasters must have some magical tools and never get it wrong. Their […]