In week 27 of The Sunday Spark, why I’m never moving, IKEA disassembly instructions, packing vinyl records, and more Plastic Free July swaps.
The Sunday Spark – Why do we feed online trolls?
Earlier this week, I noticed something on Facebook that made me wonder why social media platforms insist on enabling and feeding online trolls. I explore this further in week 26 of The Sunday Spark. Also this week: reef friendly sunscreen, eco-friendly pets, testing cosmetics on animals, and a Plastic Free July update.
The Sunday Spark – 15-minute cities are a good thing
In week 25 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 – Canada’s worst wildfire season ever
Summer hasn’t even started, and Canadian government officials are warning 2023 will be our worst wildfire season ever.
In week 24 of The Sunday Spark, dire stats from Canada’s wildfires. Plus, a look at stevia vs. artificial sweeteners, workplace stress, sustainable activewear, and travel toiletries.
The Sunday Spark – Who are these stay-at-home girlfriends?
In week 23 of The Sunday Spark, some thoughts on the stay-at-home girlfriend trend that’s taking TikTok by storm. Plus, mushroom coffee, generational biases in the workplace, blue carbon, and getting out on local hiking trails.
The Sunday Spark – It’s not a small world after all
In week 22 of The Sunday Spark, a reminder that it’s not really a small world. In addition to considering just how big this planet of ours is, a look at electric buses, the climate cost of your summer barbecue, climacteric produce storage tips, and cutting back on driving.
The Sunday Spark – Celebrating 50 years in Canada
On Friday, my family marked a significant anniversary. Fifty years ago, we immigrated to Canada from England. In week 21 of The Sunday Spark, I reflect on 50 years in Canada. Also this week: World Turtle Day, the business impact of ESG, Schoolhouse Rock, and regifting tips.
The Sunday Spark – Surviving the teenage years – I did it!
As we celebrated our daughter’s 20th birthday this week, I reflected on surviving the teenage years. I share those reflections in this week’s The Sunday Spark.
Also this week: oil companies reap record profits, U.K. company makes roads from plastic waste, doctors prescribe park time, and ideas for experience gifts.
The Sunday Spark – Life’s full of beginnings and endings
Do you see retirement as an ending or a beginning? What about college graduation? As my daughter started her first full-time job, this week I’ve been pondering life transitions, and beginnings and endings.
Also in week 19 of The Sunday Spark: bricks made from sugarcane, how mindset can increase longevity, celebrating the aged, and eco-friendly gift wrap.
The Sunday Spark – A reminder to be kind
Is it just me, or is kindness an increasingly rare commodity these days? During my travels this week, I had to wonder why people need to be reminded to be kind. Shouldn’t kindness be our default behaviour?
The Sunday Spark is a series with weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainable living tip for the week. In this week’s The Sunday Spark, the importance of being kind, harnessing the power of tides, the Eiffel Tower, online shopping’s environmental impact, and eco-friendly teacher gifts.