In 2025, bleak environmental news is everywhere we turn. This month’s lead post for the Climate Change Collective provides insight on how to manage overwhelming climate change topics. Along with thoughts on the lead article, today’s post has a roundup of reliable sources of positive environmental news.
The Sunday Spark – Survivor guilt and life’s big questions
Have you ever experienced survivor guilt? Hearing about the lone survivor of the recent Air India crash was a reminder of the fragility of life and the need to keep seeking answers to life’s big questions. Learn more in this week’s Sunday Spark, along with bioswales, compostable meat packaging, and the powerful 2-minute tidy.
The Sunday Spark – Create or consume? What’s your thing?
An inspiring sign recently prompted some thought about the positive impact of creative endeavours as opposed to passive consumption. This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark explores this create or consume question, along with foods that protect us from microplastics, a new YouTube channel to educate kids about climate change, and degrowth as an alternative to consumption.
The Sunday Spark – Empathy puts problems in perspective
When wildfires 3000 kilometres away disrupted my travel plans this week, it provided a lesson in how empathy can help us keep our own problems in perspective.
In addition to thoughts on empathy, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at the power of mindset, the slippery slope of weight-loss drugs, and the loosening of Ontario’s recycling regulations.
May 2025 roundup – Great reads and goals update
June is here, although we’re still waiting for the weather to warm up consistently here in southern Ontario. In addition to my goals update, my May 2025 roundup has terrific posts on the wisdom of age, making light of our technological challenges, and reclaiming our hope and joy.
The Sunday Spark – Say something nice today…and every day
It’s Say Something Nice Day. Celebrated every June 1, the purpose of the day is to elevate spirits and spread positivity through compliments and kind words. Learn more in today’s Sunday Spark, along with learnings about longevity and healthy aging, and a board game designed to encourage responsible fashion choices.
The Sunday Spark – Oops! AI did it again!
Earlier this week, a news report highlighted the perils of blindly relying on artificial intelligence. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I consider the impact of AI on our future. Plus: a big birthday for the metric system, taxing low-value Chinese goods, the cost of an American-made iPhone, and simplifying healthy snacking.
The Sunday Spark – Seeking truth in an age of misinformation
Happy Mother’s Day to all! As I was growing up, my mum used to say, “Don’t believe everything you hear.” But in the current age of misinformation, how do we separate truth and lies?
Today’s edition of The Sunday Spark has thoughts on the age of misinformation we live in, along with reliable information on papal conclaves, prioritizing the wellbeing of future generations, foods to nourish your eyes, and price matching apps.
What mom really wants for Mother’s Day
On Sunday, we celebrate Mother’s Day in North America. Are you still looking for that perfect gift? Look no further! Let me tell you what mom really wants for Mother’s Day. You might be surprised.
April 2025 roundup – Great reads and goals update
As we roll into May, signs of spring abound, although the temperature is taking its sweet time to warm up with any consistency here in southern Ontario. In addition to my goals update, my April 2025 roundup has terrific posts on the value of rituals, overcoming worry, and the health impacts of plastics.