Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s mission patch for the Artemis II mission is steeped in symbolism. Among other things, it highlights the wisdom of the Seven Sacred Laws of the Indigenous peoples—something we can all learn from.
The Sunday Spark – Just the facts, please!
As a new study revealed Canadians are very concerned about misinformation, I recalled something I saw recently about the difference between facts and opinions. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with an EU ban on disposing of unsold clothing, why art is good for us, and fun facts about potatoes.
The Sunday Spark – My Mother’s Day reflection is lost in the cloud
Happy Mother’s Day! I had written a heartfelt Mother’s Day reflection for today, but you’ll never see it. Find out why in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with the big drought of 2026, a greener greenhouse, and citizens fighting back against data centres.
The Sunday Spark – We can’t keep paving paradise
Over 50 years after Joni Mitchell lamented the loss of green space in her hit song “Big Yellow Taxi”, some politicians remain hell bent on paving paradise.
Today’s edition of The Sunday Spark shares a petition to stop Doug Ford from expanding Billy Bishop Airport. Plus: North America’s lack of progress on electric trains, the environmental impact of the World Cup, and preserving coastline using recycled glass.
It’s time for my April 2026 blog roundup
May is here so it’s time for my April 2026 blog roundup. Read on for a summary of my writing activity for the month and inspiring posts on red flags when selling items online, learning to slow down in retirement, keys to aging well, and a poignant moment from the Artemis II mission.
The Sunday Spark – The value of children in our lives
A recent conversation in a Facebook retirement group made me consider the value of children in our lives. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with nuggets of good news about balcony solar, renewable energy projects in Ontario, and the cost of EVs.
World Wish Day – 24 wishes to make the world a better place
April 29 is World Wish Day, a day to celebrate wishes in all forms. What better time to dust off my 24 wishes for our world and share them again!
The Sunday Spark – Success isn’t about being in the spotlight
How do you define success? For many people, it’s about being in the spotlight. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I celebrate people who spend their lives serving others, without the glory. Plus: converting food waste into biodegradable packaging, turning landfill gas into aviation fuel, and manufacturing synthetic chocolate.
Winter 2026 reading update – The road to 1000 books
As we head into spring, it’s time for a roundup of my winter 2026 reading. In total, I read 17 books in the first three months of the year. Today’s post has my top 5 winter reads, and my thoughts on the other books that I read.
The Sunday Spark – The moon felt a little closer this week
This week’s Artemis II mission renewed my fascination with the moon. Along with what we can learn about humanity from the moon mission, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at generating heat from nuclear power plants, the world’s longest outdoor escalator, and the Los Angeles Fire Department’s electric motorcycle fleet.