Anti-aging is a term I’d like to obliterate from the English language. Instead, I propose we start a pro-aging movement where we focus on aging well! In addition to healthy aging, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at Blue Zones, the power of nostalgia, limitations of Ontario’s new recycling program, and decluttering makeup.
The Sunday Spark – In praise of confident humility
Humility is an undervalued quality in our world, but what about confident humility? It may sound like an oxymoron, but it has the potential to make the world a better place. Learn more in today’s edition of The Sunday Spark.
Also this week: how Toronto is using cold water from Lake Ontario to cool and heat buildings, the economic impact of menopause in the workplace, learning how green your bank is, and decluttering craft supplies.
October 2024 roundup – Great reads and goals update
As I sit down to write my October roundup, I’m sad that my favourite month of the year is over, but grateful for the spectacular display of fall colour we enjoyed in October. Along with my goals update, my roundup has insightful posts on retirement learnings, asking the right questions, and keeping the magic in everyday life.
The Sunday Spark – November 11 is a day to reflect and remember
November 11 is Remembrance Day—a day to remember those who paid the ultimate price in the name of freedom. I reflect on freedom in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with hubris, the importance of strength training, Travel Tuesday, and decluttering Halloween and fall décor.
The Sunday Spark – Feeling stressed about sleep
As I hear more about the importance of sleep to our physical and mental health, I’m feeling a little stressed about sleep. Along with sleep stress, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at the link between sleep and Alzheimer’s, California’s new food labelling law, why cats need to eat meat, and decluttering digital files.
Throwback Thursday – Pink ribbons for breast cancer
As we turn the calendar to October, pink ribbons are popping up all over. It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, stirring up mixed feelings for anyone who has done battle with the beast. For some, the pink ribbon is a sign of hope. For others, it’s a reminder they don’t need.
The Sunday Spark – Changing seasons – It’s not fall yet!
Is it fall yet? Depending on where you live you might have a different answer to the timing of changing seasons. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I discuss changing seasons, electric school buses, seasonal allergies, peat-free gardening, and decluttering paper files.
60 valuable life lessons I’ve learned in 60 years
Good morning! I’m away from my devices this weekend so The Sunday Spark will be back next week. Yesterday was my 60th birthday. To celebrate this milestone, I put together a list of 60 life lessons from my years on this planet. I hope you’ll enjoy reading them.
The Sunday Spark – Retiring on my own terms
In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I consider how fortunate I am to be retiring on my own terms. Also this week: celebrating the end of offshore oil permits in British Columbia, World Ocean Day, and linen closet decluttering.
The Sunday Spark – The good and the bad of screen time
Screen time gets a bad rap, but is there such a thing as good screen time? In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I examine how I use my devices. It’s not all bad!
In addition to screen time, this week I look at different types of glass, Canada’s carbon emissions, osteoporosis risk, and decluttering the tub and shower area.