Yesterday was International Women’s Day. In today’s blog post, I share the stories of five strong women in my life. Plus: updates on dissolvable plastic, decline in fossil-fuelled vehicle sales, and changing our diets to save the Earth.
Throwback Thursday – A poem inspired by nature’s beauty
Nature’s beauty provides a tonic for the soul! Today’s Throwback Thursday post features a poem inspired by a Vancouver Island sunrise.
February 2025 roundup – Great reads and goals update
February is over and what a month it was! We saw record snowfall numbers, and the snowbanks at the end of our driveway were higher than I’ve ever seen. Along with my goals update, my February 2025 roundup has terrific posts on two things we all need a whole lot more of right now—joy and hope.
The Sunday Spark – Giving up social media for Lent
Have you ever taken a social media break? Instead of chocolate, this year I’m giving up social media for Lent. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with National Optimism Month, how seaweed could save the planet, and simplifying life by going paperless.
The Sunday Spark – Heeding the signs and taking a stand
I spent most of this week wrestling with a decision about an upcoming trip to the United States. I finally decided to take a stand. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark along with Canada’s plans for high speed rail, resources to help you buy Canadian, and repurposing hotel soap scraps.
Winter reading update – The road to 1000 books
It’s time for another update as I continue to work toward my ambitious goal of reading 1000 books. My winter reading update covers what I’ve been reading in November, December, and January, along with a peek at what’s next on my reading list.
The Sunday Spark – A long overdue social media cleanup
In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I revisit the value of various social media platforms in my life. Plus: rising chocolate prices, the pledge of U.S. faith leaders to continue the fight against climate change, why hydrogen-fuelled aircraft are not the answer, and learning to say no.
January 2025 roundup – Great reads and goals update
February is here, meaning the countdown to spring is on. How are you doing with your goals for 2025? In addition to my goals update, my January 2025 roundup has terrific posts on Schitt’s Creek, supporting each other in difficult times, and the benefits of a morning routine.
Celebrating the 100th edition of The Sunday Spark
Welcome to the 100th edition of The Sunday Spark. I started this series at the beginning of 2023, with a goal of creating a place to share weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainability challenge for the week. To celebrate the 100th edition, today’s post is a look back at some of my favourites from the series.
The Sunday Spark – It’s the Year of the Snake … in more ways than one
As we welcomed the Year of the Snake this week, I took some time to ponder the characteristics of these slithery reptiles. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with Chicago’s big leap forward with renewable energy, World Wetlands Day, the facts about fentanyl and migrants entering the US, and improving our focus by stopping multitasking.