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.
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.
The Sunday Spark – Untangling my digital life
Technology! For all its benefits, it creates a lot of frustration. I’ve spent January untangling my digital life as we prepare to change our internet provider. Find out about that nightmare in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with upcycling e-waste into new coins, using sheep to maintain grass on solar farms, and scheduling personal downtime.
The Sunday Spark – Products that may soon disappear
Earlier this week, a box of old film negatives prompted a discussion about products and companies that have disappeared from our lives. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I discuss products that may soon disappear thanks to changing consumer tastes, three promising environmental innovations, and simplifying life with a daily priority list.
The Sunday Spark – Canada as the 51st state? Not a fan!
I usually avoid politics here on Boomer Eco Crusader, but the conversation dominating Canadian news this week is too important to ignore. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, my thoughts on Canada becoming the 51st state. Plus, ladder safety, renewable energy wins, and tracking progress on goals.
The Sunday Spark – What’s your theme for the new year?
This week in The Sunday Spark, I wrap up 2024 and reveal my theme for the new year. Today’s edition also discusses National Bird Day, eco-friendly search engines, and setting smaller goals instead of sweeping resolutions.
The Sunday Spark – Delivering smiles with handwritten notes
Does the sight of a handwritten envelope in your mailbox make you smile? One of my 2025 goals is to deliver more smiles! Along with handwritten notes, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at sustainable universities, the strange practice of Christmas tree flocking, and the final week of the 52-week decluttering challenge.
The Sunday Spark – An extra helping of holiday joy
With just three days to go until Christmas, family gatherings and last-minute preparations are in full swing. In between the hustle and bustle, take some time to pause and savour the simple pleasures of the season. Today, I’m serving up an extra helping of holiday joy.
The Sunday Spark – More simple holiday joys
Earlier this month, I promised to fill my Sunday posts with joy! I’m delivering on that promise again in The Sunday Spark with more simple holiday joys. Plus: balance as an indicator of healthy aging, solar chimneys, extra senses beyond the five you already know, and doubling down on decluttering.