August 18 is Serendipity Day, a day when we’re all encouraged to look for the unexpected good things in life. At a time when everyone could benefit from an extra dose of positivity, will you join me in a little serendipity? It will be good for your soul!
The Sunday Spark – Why is The Rainbow Fish so controversial?
As we decluttered books this week, my daughter found her copy of The Rainbow Fish. To my surprise, she told me this beloved children’s book is now controversial. Learn why in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with IKEA’s progress on eliminating plastic packaging, my word of the week, how Texas is repurposing used EV batteries, and air drying laundry.
The Sunday Spark – Taking AI creepiness to a whole new level!
AI is everywhere. But this week, I learned of an application that takes AI creepiness to a whole new level! Along with the AI creepiness factor, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at improving sleep with cognitive shuffling, reducing dementia risk by cycling, and simplifying life with mindfulness.
Inspiring reads in my July 2025 blog roundup
Welcome to my July 2025 blog roundup. Along with a summary of my writing activity, this month’s blog roundup has terrific posts on motivation to keep writing, finding passion by feeding our curiosity, and the perils of focusing only on economic growth. Happy reading!
The Sunday Spark – Choosing memories over photos
Cellphone cameras make it so easy to capture and share every moment of our lives. But research shows we create better memories by putting down our phones and being present. Along with choosing memories over photos, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at the non-linear progression of aging, protein requirements for older women, and the origins of the word boycott.
Hope by Pope Francis – Book review
I recently read Hope, the autobiography of the late Pope Francis. It was an inspiring read that provided perspective on the world’s troubles and what it will take to heal the divisions in society. Learn more in today’s blog post.
The Sunday Spark – Mired in customer service sludge
I try to keep things positive here on The Sunday Spark. But spending endless hours mired in the customer service sludge of Canada’s two largest telecom companies inspired a bit of a rant in today’s post. Along with customer service sludge, today’s post looks at cutting food waste, rejecting excessive packaging, and building walking into your day.
Searching for motivation after 6 years of blogging
This week marked my 6th “blogiversary” here on Boomer Eco Crusader. Every year, I celebrate this milestone by recapping blogging highlights of the past year and considering what’s next for me in the blogging world. This year feels different, though. After 6 years of blogging, I find myself searching for motivation.
The Sunday Spark – Would you want to know your expiry date?
As my birthday approached, I wondered how life might be different if we knew how much time we had left. Would knowing our expiry date change how we live? Along with birthday pondering, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at plastic that biodegrades in saltwater, generating electricity from the power of waves, and staying hydrated with water.
June 2025 roundup – Great reads and goals update
In the blink of an eye, half of 2025 is in the books. June was a busy month, so I’m ready for a little downtime over the summer. But first, my June 2025 roundup. Along with my goals update, this month’s roundup has terrific posts on rainbow washing, patriotism vs. nationalism, and male-female friendships.