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.
Best ways to support someone with cancer
“You have cancer.” Three simple words. Three powerful words. Words no-one expects or wants to hear. They literally turn your life upside down when you hear them. Today’s post will talk about how you can help someone diagnosed with cancer.
Taking a break to fuel my musical obsession
The Sunday Spark is on a brief hiatus while I enjoy some vacation time. This weekend, I’m in Cleveland, Ohio fuelling my musical obsession, so I thought I’d dust off a guest post I originally wrote for my friends at T.B.C… for an obsession series that never came to fruition.
Here it is – My 60 before 60 list
Last month, I celebrated my 59th birthday. As I approach yet another milestone, I decided to do something a little fun and different in my 60th year. I put together a 60 before 60 list, and I’m sharing it here to keep myself accountable.
The Sunday Spark – Taking time to breathe!
In week 29 of The Sunday Spark, thoughts on taking time to breathe, self-care, and some ideas for the final week of Plastic Free July.
Four years of blogging – What I’m most proud of
Last week marked another milestone for me and my blog. Four years ago, I published my very first post here on Boomer Eco Crusader. What an amazing experience this blog has turned out to be! Today, I reflect on the evolution of my blog and what I’m most proud of from my four years of blogging. And of course, I’ll share my favourite posts of the past year.
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.
The Sunday Spark – Why I’m never moving
In week 27 of The Sunday Spark, why I’m never moving, IKEA disassembly instructions, packing vinyl records, and more Plastic Free July swaps.