In week 35 of The Sunday Spark, as the Japanese observe Keiro No Hi, a celebration of the wisdom of age, I consider how generational differences enrich our lives. Plus, a new eco-friendly building material, rising Arctic temperatures, fascinating animal migration facts, and thrift store shopping.
The Sunday Spark – School’s out … forever?
In week 34 of The Sunday Spark, I share my feelings on the lack of back-to-school activity in our house this year. Plus, a look at the cost of raising kids, stats on shrinking families, the dilemma of e-waste, and tips to reduce lunchbox waste.
It’s time for a climate change fact check
The latest post in the Climate Change Collective series is from Molly at Transatlantic Notes who debunks some climate change myths you’ve likely heard many times from those who deny climate change is real.
The best way to fight back is to do a climate change fact check.
The Sunday Spark – There really is no place like home
Ahh! Home sweet home! After several weeks of vacation and work travel, the words “Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home” have been ringing in my head this week. I reflect on the joys of staying home in week 33 of The Sunday Spark.
Also this week: understanding your risk of osteoporosis, cutting your household’s food waste, and a lesson in Swift-onomics.
The Sunday Spark – Overcoming my fear
In week 32 of The Sunday Spark, I consider whether I’ll ever fully conquer my fear of heights. Plus: surprising things made of oil, the best time of day to fly, food transportation emissions, and a way to conserve water that you might not have considered.
The Sunday Spark – It’s time to end concert ticket extortion
Last week, I wrote about the power of music to bring people together. After seeing the mania as people go to extreme lengths to get tickets to the six November 2024 Toronto dates for Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, this week I’m offering an alternative opinion. The desperation and concert ticket extortion I’ve seen over the last 10 days has exposed the nasty underbelly of the entertainment business.
The Sunday Spark – The power of music to unite people
This week in The Sunday Spark, a reflection on the power of music to bring people together. Plus: Earth Overshoot Day, reducing your refrigerator’s energy use, Alberta’s moratorium on renewable energy, and ways to cut back your school shopping list.
Is a long hot summer too much of a good thing?
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. As countries around the world suffer through another long hot summer, Jamie from JamieAdStories keeps the conversation going with some ideas on policy change to reverse global warming.
The Sunday Spark – Goodbyes are never easy
In week 28 of The Sunday Spark, I share my thoughts on my daughter’s cross-country move. Also this week: paper bags made from leaves, candy bars packaged in recycled paper, resources needed for electric vehicle batteries, and week 3 of Plastic Free July.
Could active travel save the planet and make us healthier?
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. This month, the conversation continues courtesy of Tim at Midlife on Earth. Tim proposes active travel as a solution to many of the issues plaguing our planet and our health.