During this season of peace and goodwill, it feels appropriate to reshare my list of Christmas wishes for a world in need. Today’s Throwback Thursday post is from 2022, but it was a repost of a piece I originally wrote in 2020 as the world was struggling through the early stages of the pandemic.
Just say “Hi” on World Hello Day
Today is World Hello Day—a day that encourages us to take the time to exchange a smile, wave and simple hello with 10 people we meet throughout the day. The goal of the day is to demonstrate the importance of simple communication in preserving peace.
A day in London – The weatherman got it wrong!
Hello from London! Mum and I arrived safely at Heathrow on Thursday morning. When we were making plans for our first full day in London on Friday, the forecast ominously predicted “the rainiest day ever in the UK”. I’ve often noticed British weather forecasters must have some magical tools and never get it wrong. Their […]
My 60 before 60 update – How am I doing?
The first quarter of my 60th year is coming to a close this week. Although I’ve shared some progress in my monthly goals posts, it’s time for my first official 60 before 60 update.
Throwback Thursday – Simple and fun autumn activities
Fall, or perhaps you call it autumn, officially arrives in the Northern Hemisphere on Saturday. To celebrate the arrival of this wonderful season, I bring back a post from 2022 with 31 simple and fun autumn activities for the whole family.
Why you need to laugh today!
When was the last time you laughed until you cried or until your stomach hurt? If you’re like most people, it has probably been far too long. Read on for some facts on laughter and why we need to do more of it. Plus, 10 ways to add more laughter to your life.
Throwback Thursday – It’s almost time for the Terry Fox Run
True heroes are rare in today’s world. Terry Fox was the greatest hero Canada has ever known. This year’s Terry Fox Run will take place on Sunday, September 17. Today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2020 looks at Terry’s life and legacy.
A Campbell River sunrise inspired this poem
When I put together my 60 before 60 list, I decided to challenge myself to try some different forms of writing. Writing a poem was one of the things on that list. As I sipped my tea and watched the sun rise in Campbell River one morning, I was inspired to sit down and write.
Taking a break to fuel my musical obsession
The Sunday Spark is on a brief hiatus while I enjoy some vacation time. This weekend, I’m in Cleveland, Ohio fuelling my musical obsession, so I thought I’d dust off a guest post I originally wrote for my friends at T.B.C… for an obsession series that never came to fruition.
Here it is – My 60 before 60 list
Last month, I celebrated my 59th birthday. As I approach yet another milestone, I decided to do something a little fun and different in my 60th year. I put together a 60 before 60 list, and I’m sharing it here to keep myself accountable.