Are you a list maker? Since I retired at the end of June, I start every day by making a to do list. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, why I believe everyone needs a to do list. Plus: geothermal energy, polar bear facts, and vehicle theft stats.
August 2024 roundup – Great reads and goals update
Welcome to September. How is it possible that we are two-thirds of the way through 2024 already? I was away in Ireland for more than half of the month, so my August 2024 roundup is a little lighter than usual.
In addition to my goals update, my August 2024 roundup has an insightful post on life lessons none of us learned in school.
July 2024 roundup – Great reads and goals update
Summer is rolling along, and I can’t believe I’m writing my July 2024 roundup already. In addition to my goals update, this month’s roundup has insightful posts on savouring every moment, life lessons from the Sunday funnies, and the new deinfluencing trend.
The Sunday Spark – Things that are more important than winning
As the Canadian Olympic Soccer Team made headlines for all the wrong reasons this week, I considered things that are more important than winning.
In addition to the danger of a win-at-all costs mentality, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at generational differences, and fridge and freezer decluttering.
Paperback Book Day – Time for a reading update
Today is Paperback Book Day—a day set aside to celebrate a creation that changed the nature of reading forever. What better day to publish the first progress update on my retirement goal to read 1000 books!
Final update on my 60 before 60 list
That’s a wrap! With my 60th birthday behind me, it’s time for the final update on my 60 before 60 list. How close did I get to 60 out of 60? Read on to find out.
June 2024 roundup – Great reads and goals update
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.