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Have you ever asked yourself, “Is there more to life than this?” This week I took some time to ponder the meaning of life. Heavy stuff, right?
In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I ponder the meaning of life. Plus: vodka in paper bottles, the benefits of puzzles, automotive start-stop systems, and decluttering blazers and suits.
In this week’s Sunday Spark, how a Wordless Wednesday blog post inspired a trip down memory lane to the days when people used to dress up to go out. Plus: making fillable PDFs, the brain benefits of exercise, the value of e-waste—and closet decluttering continues.
January was a strange month. In some ways it flew by, but the dreary foggy weather made it feel long at the same time. Let’s hope we see the sun a little more in February.
Read on for my monthly goals update, and terrific posts on kitchen scrap gardening, being a responsible steward when visiting nature reserves, and Canned Food Month.
When I celebrated my 59th birthday in July, I decided to do something a little fun and different in my 60th year. I made a list of 60 things I wanted to do before my 60th birthday and shared it here to keep myself accountable. Halfway through the year, here’s how things are shaping up…
Friday was Quitter’s Day, but all is not lost. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, why it’s never too late to rethink your goals for 2024. Plus, a look at houseplant appreciation day and decluttering kitchen drawers.
Happy New Year. Welcome to the first edition of The Sunday Spark for 2024. Are you excited for the coming year? For the first time ever, I’ve chosen a personal theme for the year—I’m calling 2024 Michelle’s Year of Reinvention. Read on to learn more about my plans and how you can help!
Here we are—the last day of 2023. And what a busy and eventful year it has been! As I do every year, I’ll end the year with a look at some of the highlights of 2023 here on Boomer Eco Crusader. And of course, I’ve got a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2024.
Let’s dive in!
Along with my monthly goals update, my November roundup has terrific posts on the functions and risks of protein, how to have an eco-friendly Christmas, the power of connection, the state of America, AI-enhanced blogging, and love.
What would you do with a lucky windfall close to Christmas? Would you give it to charity, use it to buy Christmas gifts, or treat yourself? Find out what I did in week 44 of The Sunday Spark.
Also this week: a look at carbon capture, 3D printing, the climate impact of the rich, and sustainable stocking stuffers.
One of my favourite lines in the movie Christmas Vacation is, “I don’t know what to say except it’s Christmas and we’re all in misery.” If you’re feeling a bit like Ellen Griswold as Christmas approaches, you’re in the right place! Today’s post is a roundup of ideas to help you get back to basics and simplify your Christmas celebrations.
