It doesn’t seem possible that 2024 is half over. Where did the first half of the year go? June was an eventful month for me as it was my last month of work before retirement. In addition to my goals update, my June 2024 roundup has insightful posts on friendship apps, the dog-eat-dog world, and lessons from farming.
Take a look at these environmental learning resources
Knowledge is one of our best weapons in the fight against climate change. With that in mind, I’ve compiled a list of environmental learning resources to explore. If you’re looking for ideas for films, online courses, podcasts and newsletters related to climate change and sustainability, you’re in the right place.
May 2024 roundup – Great reads and goals update
I can’t believe we’re into June already. It’s a big month for me—my retirement month. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. It’s time for my May 2024 roundup. In addition to my monthly goals update, I’ve got some terrific blog posts on experimenting with new things, appreciating rocky landscapes, and charting your own path.
April 2024 roundup – Great reads and goals update
As the calendar turned to May, it finally felt like spring might be here to stay. I’m looking forward to spending more time outdoors this month, but first I’ve got my April 2024 roundup. In addition to my monthly goals update, read on for some terrific blog posts on imposter syndrome, the prosperity paradox and the wonders of the night sky.
Third quarter update on my 60 before 60 list
With less than three months to go until my 60th birthday, it’s time for another update on my 60 before 60 list. At the halfway point in January, I was ahead of schedule. Read on to find out how much progress I made in the 3rd quarter of my 60th year.
March 2024 roundup – Great reads and goals update
April is here and there are signs that spring weather is on its way. I fell behind with a few things last month, so my March 2024 roundup is a little lighter than usual. Even so, I made decent progress on my goals and found a couple of terrific posts to share with you. One is about niksen—the Dutch art of doing nothing—and the second is on why we need to slow down.
February 2024 roundup – Great reads and goals update
March is here, so the strange winter of 2024 is almost over. I’m excited for spring, but I’m sure winter won’t let us get off quite this easily. Today’s blog post has my monthly goals update, and terrific posts on the importance of time over money, AI and creativity, and greenwashing signs to look out for.
January 2024 roundup – Great reads and goals update
January was a strange month. In some ways it flew by, but the dreary foggy weather made it feel long at the same time. Let’s hope we see the sun a little more in February.
Read on for my monthly goals update, and terrific posts on kitchen scrap gardening, being a responsible steward when visiting nature reserves, and Canned Food Month.
60 before 60 progress update #2
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.