When I celebrated my 59th birthday in July, I decided to do something a little fun and different in my 60th year. I made a list of 60 things I wanted to do before my 60th birthday and shared it here to keep myself accountable. Halfway through the year, here’s how things are shaping up…
The Sunday Spark – It’s never too late to rethink your goals
Friday was Quitter’s Day, but all is not lost. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, why it’s never too late to rethink your goals for 2024. Plus, a look at houseplant appreciation day and decluttering kitchen drawers.
December 2023 roundup – Great reads and goals update
As I sit down to write my December 2023 roundup, I’m amazed at how quickly 2023 flew by. I hope 2024 is off to a good start for you.
Read on for my monthly goals update, and terrific posts on how to improve your financial health, finding joy in life, embracing an ordinary life, and a story that’s sure to bring a tear to the eye of any parent.
A year of weekly sustainable living goals – Free download
Happy New Year! If your goal for the new year is to live a greener lifestyle, you’re in the right place. To help you reduce your environmental impact, I’ve put together a list of 52 weekly sustainable living goals. Download your free checklist, join the challenge, and let’s make this the greenest year ever!
Blog highlights of 2023 and a sneak peek at 2024
Here we are—the last day of 2023. And what a busy and eventful year it has been! As I do every year, I’ll end the year with a look at some of the highlights of 2023 here on Boomer Eco Crusader. And of course, I’ve got a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2024.
Let’s dive in!
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.
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.
September 2023 roundup – Great reads and goals update
Welcome to my September 2023 roundup. In addition to my monthly goals update, I’ve got insightful posts on longevity escape velocity, inaction as the best action, affordable zero waste, the pitfalls of arrogance, and thoughts on celebrity ghostwriters. Happy reading!
August 2023 roundup – Great reads and goals update
It doesn’t quite feel possible that September is here. There’s a definite chill in the air these mornings so it’s time to accept that fall is on its way.
In addition to my monthly goals update, my August roundup has insightful posts on work and money, living life as a legend, what not to say to someone with depression, working with your body’s hormones, and finding the good in hard things.
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.