Is spending time in nature just what the doctor ordered? This month’s lead post in the Climate Change Collective is from Alison at A Sustainably Simple Life who tells the story of her experience disconnecting from the world and reconnecting with nature. As I read Alison’s story, I recalled a program I heard about recently where doctors prescribe spending time in nature for their patients
The Sunday Spark – What to do with a lucky windfall?
What would you do with a lucky windfall close to Christmas? Would you give it to charity, use it to buy Christmas gifts, or treat yourself? Find out what I did in week 44 of The Sunday Spark.
Also this week: a look at carbon capture, 3D printing, the climate impact of the rich, and sustainable stocking stuffers.
Roundup of ways to simplify your Christmas celebrations
One of my favourite lines in the movie Christmas Vacation is, “I don’t know what to say except it’s Christmas and we’re all in misery.” If you’re feeling a bit like Ellen Griswold as Christmas approaches, you’re in the right place! Today’s post is a roundup of ideas to help you get back to basics and simplify your Christmas celebrations.
The Sunday Spark – We Will Meet Again, a poem
In week 43 of The Sunday Spark, a poem about the loss of a faraway relative. Plus, the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils, ice cream innovation, Thriftmas, and recycled gift exchanges.
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.
The Sunday Spark – Visiting faraway loved ones
In week 42 of The Sunday Spark, balancing the environmental cost of air travel with seeing our faraway loved ones. Plus, trivia competition learnings, and a look at carbon offsets for air travel.
October 2023 roundup – Great reads and goals update
In addition to my monthly goals update, my October 2023 roundup features terrific posts on exercise snacking, microjoys, the funny side of writing, why being a grownup is overrated, conversations with God, and a real-life ghost story.
The Sunday Spark – The power of an hour
In week 41 of The Sunday Spark, how a focused bonus hour helped me overcome procrastination. Plus, biodegradable poppies, sustainable dye for jeans, skimpflation, and saying no to glitter.
The link between climate change and food insecurity
The latest post in the Climate Change Collective series is from Caroline at Enviroline Blog, who looks at the connection between climate change and food insecurity. Food insecurity is not just an issue in the developing world.
The Sunday Spark – Maybe island life isn’t for me
In week 40 of The Sunday Spark, I ponder the downside of island life after weathering a major storm on the Isle of Wight. Also this week: a look at rainbows, the history of Guy Fawkes Day, the potential of solar panels, and pumpkin disposal.