My May 2026 blog roundup has a summary of my writing activity for the month, and terrific posts on the danger of a frictionless life, the importance of making fun a habit, and why handwriting still matters in a digital age.
An adorable letter to the Tooth Fairy
Sorting and decluttering our daughters’ rooms has brought back many memories, but an odd find in Laura’s room reminded me of how the Tooth Fairy left more than money at our house. It’s time for another Clutter Tale!
The wisdom of the Seven Sacred Laws
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s mission patch for the Artemis II mission is steeped in symbolism. Among other things, it highlights the wisdom of the Seven Sacred Laws of the Indigenous peoples—something we can all learn from.
The Sunday Spark – Just the facts, please!
As a new study revealed Canadians are very concerned about misinformation, I recalled something I saw recently about the difference between facts and opinions. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with an EU ban on disposing of unsold clothing, why art is good for us, and fun facts about potatoes.
The Sunday Spark – My Mother’s Day reflection is lost in the cloud
Happy Mother’s Day! I had written a heartfelt Mother’s Day reflection for today, but you’ll never see it. Find out why in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with the big drought of 2026, a greener greenhouse, and citizens fighting back against data centres.
It’s time for my April 2026 blog roundup
May is here so it’s time for my April 2026 blog roundup. Read on for a summary of my writing activity for the month and inspiring posts on red flags when selling items online, learning to slow down in retirement, keys to aging well, and a poignant moment from the Artemis II mission.
World Wish Day – 24 wishes to make the world a better place
April 29 is World Wish Day, a day to celebrate wishes in all forms. What better time to dust off my 24 wishes for our world and share them again!
The Sunday Spark – Success isn’t about being in the spotlight
How do you define success? For many people, it’s about being in the spotlight. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I celebrate people who spend their lives serving others, without the glory. Plus: converting food waste into biodegradable packaging, turning landfill gas into aviation fuel, and manufacturing synthetic chocolate.
The Sunday Spark – The moon felt a little closer this week
This week’s Artemis II mission renewed my fascination with the moon. Along with what we can learn about humanity from the moon mission, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at generating heat from nuclear power plants, the world’s longest outdoor escalator, and the Los Angeles Fire Department’s electric motorcycle fleet.
Atomic Habits review: 6 helpful things I learned
When James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, spoke at my workplace’s global speaker series I was intrigued enough to read the book. Three years later, it’s still one of the best self-help books I’ve read. Today’s post summarizes the key messages I took away from the book, and how I’ve adopted these learnings in my daily life.