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.
The Sunday Spark – Canada’s worst wildfire season ever
Summer hasn’t even started, and Canadian government officials are warning 2023 will be our worst wildfire season ever.
In week 24 of The Sunday Spark, dire stats from Canada’s wildfires. Plus, a look at stevia vs. artificial sweeteners, workplace stress, sustainable activewear, and travel toiletries.
May 2023 roundup – Great reads & goals update
Along with a goals update, my May 2023 roundup includes five posts from some excellent bloggers, including a couple of new faces.
You won’t want to miss these posts on starting a new business at 63 years old, letting go of the fear of looking stupid, pre-summer decluttering, coping when life all feels a bit much, and changing age perceptions. Happy reading!
The Sunday Spark – Who are these stay-at-home girlfriends?
In week 23 of The Sunday Spark, some thoughts on the stay-at-home girlfriend trend that’s taking TikTok by storm. Plus, mushroom coffee, generational biases in the workplace, blue carbon, and getting out on local hiking trails.
The Sunday Spark – It’s not a small world after all
In week 22 of The Sunday Spark, a reminder that it’s not really a small world. In addition to considering just how big this planet of ours is, a look at electric buses, the climate cost of your summer barbecue, climacteric produce storage tips, and cutting back on driving.
Hidden joys and benefits of sustainable living
When I started this blog, my mantra was that sustainable living is about progress not perfection. A recent blog post from Cecilia at The Kitchen’s Garden made me pause and think about how my approach has evolved. As I pondered the question “What kind of environmentalist am I?”, I considered all the benefits of sustainable living. Read on to find out what I discovered.
The Sunday Spark – Celebrating 50 years in Canada
On Friday, my family marked a significant anniversary. Fifty years ago, we immigrated to Canada from England. In week 21 of The Sunday Spark, I reflect on 50 years in Canada. Also this week: World Turtle Day, the business impact of ESG, Schoolhouse Rock, and regifting tips.
The Sunday Spark – Surviving the teenage years – I did it!
As we celebrated our daughter’s 20th birthday this week, I reflected on surviving the teenage years. I share those reflections in this week’s The Sunday Spark.
Also this week: oil companies reap record profits, U.K. company makes roads from plastic waste, doctors prescribe park time, and ideas for experience gifts.
The Sunday Spark – Life’s full of beginnings and endings
Do you see retirement as an ending or a beginning? What about college graduation? As my daughter started her first full-time job, this week I’ve been pondering life transitions, and beginnings and endings.
Also in week 19 of The Sunday Spark: bricks made from sugarcane, how mindset can increase longevity, celebrating the aged, and eco-friendly gift wrap.
April 2023 roundup – Great reads and goals update
And just like that it’s May and a third of 2023 has flown by. April was a strange month for me, which you’ll see in my monthly goals update. On a positive note, I’ve selected five fabulous blog posts from some excellent writers, including a couple of new faces whose posts I haven’t shared before.
Read on for posts on BMI, lies the fashion and beauty industry want you to believe, time travelling through old photos, light pollution, and a climate-change poem. Happy reading!