January 28 is National Fun At Work Day in the United States. Is it just me or is it a sad commentary on the modern workplace that we need a special day to give us permission to have fun at work? Today, I look at why fun is an essential part of any workplace. And I’ve got 25 ways you can have fun at work today.
Throwback Thursday – A poem inspired by nature’s beauty
Nature’s beauty provides a tonic for the soul! Today’s Throwback Thursday post features a poem inspired by a Vancouver Island sunrise.
February 2025 roundup – Great reads and goals update
February is over and what a month it was! We saw record snowfall numbers, and the snowbanks at the end of our driveway were higher than I’ve ever seen. Along with my goals update, my February 2025 roundup has terrific posts on two things we all need a whole lot more of right now—joy and hope.
The Sunday Spark – Giving up social media for Lent
Have you ever taken a social media break? Instead of chocolate, this year I’m giving up social media for Lent. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with National Optimism Month, how seaweed could save the planet, and simplifying life by going paperless.
The Sunday Spark – Heeding the signs and taking a stand
I spent most of this week wrestling with a decision about an upcoming trip to the United States. I finally decided to take a stand. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark along with Canada’s plans for high speed rail, resources to help you buy Canadian, and repurposing hotel soap scraps.
The Sunday Spark – A long overdue social media cleanup
In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I revisit the value of various social media platforms in my life. Plus: rising chocolate prices, the pledge of U.S. faith leaders to continue the fight against climate change, why hydrogen-fuelled aircraft are not the answer, and learning to say no.
Celebrating the 100th edition of The Sunday Spark
Welcome to the 100th edition of The Sunday Spark. I started this series at the beginning of 2023, with a goal of creating a place to share weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainability challenge for the week. To celebrate the 100th edition, today’s post is a look back at some of my favourites from the series.
The Sunday Spark – What’s your theme for the new year?
This week in The Sunday Spark, I wrap up 2024 and reveal my theme for the new year. Today’s edition also discusses National Bird Day, eco-friendly search engines, and setting smaller goals instead of sweeping resolutions.
The Sunday Spark – Delivering smiles with handwritten notes
Does the sight of a handwritten envelope in your mailbox make you smile? One of my 2025 goals is to deliver more smiles! Along with handwritten notes, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at sustainable universities, the strange practice of Christmas tree flocking, and the final week of the 52-week decluttering challenge.
Christmas memories – A poem about what matters
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! With the preparations out of the way, it’s time to make some new Christmas memories. Today’s post features a Christmas poem about a mismatched Christmas tree. It’s a reminder that we can find joy even when things aren’t perfect.