Today’s 2025 reading roundup highlights the books I read in the last two months of 2025, along with a summary of my reading activity for the year and my progress toward my goal of 1000 books.
The Sunday Spark – I’m having an identity crisis
As 2025 drew to a close, I was having a bit of an identity crisis, but it’s likely not for the reason you think. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with greener disposable diapers and personal care products, biodegradable bamboo plastic, and expanded electronics recycling in New Brunswick.
The Sunday Spark – Focus on health in 2026
In the first edition of The Sunday Spark for 2026, I look back on my 2025 theme of intentionality and discuss plans to focus on health in 2026. Plus: hedgehog highways, how music therapy reduces pain perception, and advancements in textile recycling.
Inspiring reads in my December 2025 blog roundup
Happy New Year! I wish you a year filled with peace, joy, and good health! Along with a summary of my writing activity last month, my December 2025 blog roundup has terrific posts on the scarcity mindset, and the joys of parenting.
2025 writing highlights and a look ahead to 2026
As we wrap up another year, I took some time to look back at my writing activity over the last 12 months. Read on for a summary of my blog activity and other 2025 writing highlights, and a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2026.
The Sunday Spark – All I need this Christmas is …
In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I reflect on the theme of love, and how all I need this Christmas is the love of family. Plus: a program to connect racialized Toronto youth with nature, the UK’s first all-electric football stadium, and China’s underwater data centre.
The Sunday Spark – The Joy of Singing
As we light the joy candle on the Advent wreath, I reflect on the joy of singing with the choir at this time of year. Along with the joy of singing, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at reforestation drones, the impact of congestion pricing in New York City, and the fun of a recycled gift exchange.
It’s time for my November 2025 goals update
After lamenting the darkness and dreariness of November in last month’s update, November was a pleasant surprise with lots of sunshine and snow to brighten things up. Did that give a boost to my motivation? Find out in my November 2025 goals update.
The Sunday Spark – I wish you the peace of Christmas!
This week in The Sunday Spark, pondering ways to carve out time to put aside the world’s troubles and experience the true peace of Christmas. Plus: turning sewage into fuel, solar canals that save billions of gallons of water, and the connection between carbohydrates and healthy aging.
Christmas is coming…but feel free to wish me happy holidays!
As holiday preparations kick into high gear, it’s only a matter of time before the annual debate over Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays begins. Read on to find out why this discussion makes me shake my head, and why I’ll love it if you wish me happy holidays.