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.
Taking a break to fuel my musical obsession
The Sunday Spark is on a brief hiatus while I enjoy some vacation time. This weekend, I’m in Cleveland, Ohio fuelling my musical obsession, so I thought I’d dust off a guest post I originally wrote for my friends at T.B.C… for an obsession series that never came to fruition.
Here it is – My 60 before 60 list
Last month, I celebrated my 59th birthday. As I approach yet another milestone, I decided to do something a little fun and different in my 60th year. I put together a 60 before 60 list, and I’m sharing it here to keep myself accountable.
The Sunday Spark – Taking time to breathe!
In week 29 of The Sunday Spark, thoughts on taking time to breathe, self-care, and some ideas for the final week of Plastic Free July.
Four years of blogging – What I’m most proud of
Last week marked another milestone for me and my blog. Four years ago, I published my very first post here on Boomer Eco Crusader. What an amazing experience this blog has turned out to be! Today, I reflect on the evolution of my blog and what I’m most proud of from my four years of blogging. And of course, I’ll share my favourite posts of the past year.
The Sunday Spark – Goodbyes are never easy
In week 28 of The Sunday Spark, I share my thoughts on my daughter’s cross-country move. Also this week: paper bags made from leaves, candy bars packaged in recycled paper, resources needed for electric vehicle batteries, and week 3 of Plastic Free July.
June 2023 roundup – Great reads and goals update
My June 2023 roundup and goals update has some reading suggestions you can enjoy as you soak up some sun or sit in the shade of a leafy tree.
Read on for posts on the financial implications of being a stay-at-home girlfriend, the perils of ChatGPT, embracing religious differences, the dangers of name calling, surprising benefits of depression, and a stray kitten story that will warm your heart.
The Sunday Spark – Why I’m never moving
In week 27 of The Sunday Spark, why I’m never moving, IKEA disassembly instructions, packing vinyl records, and more Plastic Free July swaps.
The Sunday Spark – Why do we feed online trolls?
Earlier this week, I noticed something on Facebook that made me wonder why social media platforms insist on enabling and feeding online trolls. I explore this further in week 26 of The Sunday Spark. Also this week: reef friendly sunscreen, eco-friendly pets, testing cosmetics on animals, and a Plastic Free July update.
The Sunday Spark – 15-minute cities are a good thing
In week 25 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.