July was a hot one here in southern Ontario with record breaking temperatures and very little rainfall. It was another busy month for me as we celebrated our anniversary, my birthday, and my sister visited from England for three weeks. Not surprisingly, my July 2025 goals update reflects mixed results thanks to all that activity.
June 2025 roundup – Great reads and goals update
In the blink of an eye, half of 2025 is in the books. June was a busy month, so I’m ready for a little downtime over the summer. But first, my June 2025 roundup. Along with my goals update, this month’s roundup has terrific posts on rainbow washing, patriotism vs. nationalism, and male-female friendships.
The Sunday Spark – Empathy puts problems in perspective
When wildfires 3000 kilometres away disrupted my travel plans this week, it provided a lesson in how empathy can help us keep our own problems in perspective.
In addition to thoughts on empathy, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at the power of mindset, the slippery slope of weight-loss drugs, and the loosening of Ontario’s recycling regulations.
May 2025 roundup – Great reads and goals update
June is here, although we’re still waiting for the weather to warm up consistently here in southern Ontario. In addition to my goals update, my May 2025 roundup has terrific posts on the wisdom of age, making light of our technological challenges, and reclaiming our hope and joy.
Spring reading update – The road to 1000 books
May is National Get Caught Reading Month in the United States. It’s a time to celebrate the joy of reading. It has also been a year since I announced my ambitious retirement goal of reading 1000 books. What better way to celebrate than a spring reading update!
The Sunday Spark – Gratitude, growth and the reverse bucket list
When I heard the term reverse bucket list for the first time this week, I was intrigued. Not being a fan of the term bucket list, I needed to know more. Find out what I learned in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark.
April 2025 roundup – Great reads and goals update
As we roll into May, signs of spring abound, although the temperature is taking its sweet time to warm up with any consistency here in southern Ontario. In addition to my goals update, my April 2025 roundup has terrific posts on the value of rituals, overcoming worry, and the health impacts of plastics.
March 2025 roundup – Great reads and goals update
It was a typical March here in southern Ontario. We experienced a taste of all four seasons during the month. My March roundup has a terrific post on the harmful side of toxic positivity, an inspirational piece about an ordinary person doing extraordinary things, and a post full of inspiration and wisdom for these difficult times.
February 2025 roundup – Great reads and goals update
February is over and what a month it was! We saw record snowfall numbers, and the snowbanks at the end of our driveway were higher than I’ve ever seen. Along with my goals update, my February 2025 roundup has terrific posts on two things we all need a whole lot more of right now—joy and hope.
January 2025 roundup – Great reads and goals update
February is here, meaning the countdown to spring is on. How are you doing with your goals for 2025? In addition to my goals update, my January 2025 roundup has terrific posts on Schitt’s Creek, supporting each other in difficult times, and the benefits of a morning routine.