As the world marked a sombre anniversary this week, I reflected on how we are still searching for peace 25 years after 9/11. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with Guelph’s goods exchange weekend, the origins of Labour Day, and the meaning of the stars on the Australian flag.
The Sunday Spark – Luma’s life and travels
This week, Laura picked up her cat Luma from the quarantine centre in Melbourne. This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark tells the story of Luma’s life and travels. Plus: plastic-eating robots, laundromat libraries, and banned books in Little Free Libraries.
The Sunday Spark – Dolly Parton – A true class act
Like many people, I was saddened to hear of the death of Dolly Parton. She was truly a class act whose impact extended beyond music. Along with a tribute to Dolly, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at the origins of zed and zee, the Royal Mail’s progress electrifying its fleet, and California’s legalization of balcony solar.
The Sunday Spark – The scourge of door-to-door salespeople
Do you answer your door to strangers? Find out why I don’t in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with the next frontier of sustainable aviation fuel, the importance of leg strength in reducing falls, and the mystery of double-yolk eggs.
The Sunday Spark – Let’s just enjoy the moment
When our local newscasters declared summer to be over earlier this week, I had to wonder why it’s so hard for us to simply enjoy the moment we’re in. Read my thoughts in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with subway cooling innovations, cougars returning to Minnesota, and the health benefits of jumping.
The Sunday Spark – 15-minute cities are a good thing
In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I explore the concept of 15-minute cities. Plus, a look at Canada’s most expensive cities, pollinator week, microforests, and travel snacks and drinks.
The Sunday Spark – The power of music to unite people
This week in The Sunday Spark, a reflection on the power of music to bring people together. Plus: Earth Overshoot Day, reducing your refrigerator’s energy use, Alberta’s moratorium on renewable energy, and ways to cut back your school shopping list.
The Sunday Spark – It’s the final countdown
This is it. The final countdown to Laura’s move to Australia is on. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I share my thoughts as the big day approaches. Plus: a Wordle word of the week, research on the benefits of bilingualism, and food innovation in Canada’s north.
The Sunday Spark – The lazy, hazy, smoky days of summer
When smoky days made breathing difficult this week, I realized summer is quickly becoming my least favourite season. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with good news about innovations in urban farming, better management of donated goods, and the positive impact of bike lanes on local business.
The Sunday Spark – Earth on Fire – A poem
When eerie orange wildfire haze blocked the sun during my time in B.C. this week, I was prompted to write a poem about our Earth on Fire. Read my poem in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with important tax information for Canadian snowbirds, fun facts about emus, and a new climate website.