June is here, although we’re still waiting for the weather to warm up consistently here in southern Ontario. In addition to my goals update, my May 2025 roundup has terrific posts on the wisdom of age, making light of our technological challenges, and reclaiming our hope and joy.
The Sunday Spark – Say something nice today…and every day
It’s Say Something Nice Day. Celebrated every June 1, the purpose of the day is to elevate spirits and spread positivity through compliments and kind words. Learn more in today’s Sunday Spark, along with learnings about longevity and healthy aging, and a board game designed to encourage responsible fashion choices.
The Sunday Spark – Oops! AI did it again!
Earlier this week, a news report highlighted the perils of blindly relying on artificial intelligence. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I consider the impact of AI on our future. Plus: a big birthday for the metric system, taxing low-value Chinese goods, the cost of an American-made iPhone, and simplifying healthy snacking.
Spring reading update – The road to 1000 books
May is National Get Caught Reading Month in the United States. It’s a time to celebrate the joy of reading. It has also been a year since I announced my ambitious retirement goal of reading 1000 books. What better way to celebrate than a spring reading update!
The Sunday Spark – Gratitude, growth and the reverse bucket list
When I heard the term reverse bucket list for the first time this week, I was intrigued. Not being a fan of the term bucket list, I needed to know more. Find out what I learned in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark.
Throwback Thursday – Benefits of living a greener life
Over the years, I’ve discovered that living a greener life has advantages for us as individuals in addition to the benefits for our beautiful Earth. Today’s Throwback Thursday post from May 2023 discusses six surprising joys and benefits I’ve discovered on my sustainable living journey.
The Sunday Spark – Seeking truth in an age of misinformation
Happy Mother’s Day to all! As I was growing up, my mum used to say, “Don’t believe everything you hear.” But in the current age of misinformation, how do we separate truth and lies?
Today’s edition of The Sunday Spark has thoughts on the age of misinformation we live in, along with reliable information on papal conclaves, prioritizing the wellbeing of future generations, foods to nourish your eyes, and price matching apps.
April 2025 roundup – Great reads and goals update
As we roll into May, signs of spring abound, although the temperature is taking its sweet time to warm up with any consistency here in southern Ontario. In addition to my goals update, my April 2025 roundup has terrific posts on the value of rituals, overcoming worry, and the health impacts of plastics.
The Sunday Spark – What will be our legacy for future generations?
At the conference I attended in Kelowna last week, a short talk about our relationship with the land and our legacy for future generations made a big impact. Learn more in today’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with the politics of climate change, SunDay, electric ferries, and the joy of thrifting.
The Sunday Spark – A thoughtful return to social media
After a 6-week break from Facebook and Instagram during Lent, I hesitated to return to social media on Easter Sunday morning. This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at my plan to use social media more intentionally, the Arbor Day Foundation’s ambitious tree-planting goal, plans to fully power Vatican City with solar power, and more.