In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, the power of being a do-gooder. Plus: the difference between possums and opossums, a word of the week, and repairing potholes with recycled clothing.
The Sunday Spark – Seize your right to vote
Poor voter turnout in our recent municipal elections has me wondering why people don’t take full advantage of their right to vote. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with New Orleans fun facts, the world’s largest electric ferry, and floating chargers.
The Sunday Spark – When did common courtesy become uncommon?
Do you ever wonder what happened to common courtesy in our world? Thoughts on that in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with a look at parking lot solar, coconut oil jet fuel, and the role of Canada’s Indigenous peoples in the clean energy transition.
Helpful Waste Reduction Week tips for your household
In Canada, the third week of October is designated as Waste Reduction Week. Read on for a roundup of some of my top tips to help you reduce waste.
The Sunday Spark – Fall in Charlottetown
Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian readers. This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark has highlights of my recent visit to PEI, along with a look at plastic-free coffee pods, marigolds as a source of protein, and Vancouver’s zero-waste ambassador program.
Throwback Thursday – It’s time to rethink take-make-waste
As we celebrate Circular Economy Month in Canada, today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2024 discusses the need for a collective mindset shift on the part of individuals, corporations and governments.
Cozy reads in my September 2026 blog roundup
As cozy sweater season ramps up, it’s time for my September 2026 blog roundup. Along with a summary of my writing activity for the month, this month’s roundup has terrific posts on tool libraries, old love letters, and quitting’s bad rap.
The Sunday Spark – Our gambling problem
As I hear more about the negative effects of sports betting on young people, it’s clear we have a gambling problem. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with updates on greenwashing, starwashing, and greener data centres.
From worried to activated – Climate action offers hope
In a recent webinar, well-known atmospheric scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe discussed the importance of moving people who care about the environment from worried to activated. She also shared a message of hope in the fight against climate change.
The Sunday Spark – Celebrating our multicultural mosaic
On Sunday, our church held a multicultural festival. This uplifting celebration reminded me of the rich multicultural mosaic we enjoy in Canada. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark along with a look at methylated multivitamins, the “Clean 15” fruits and vegetables, and fossil fuel consumption in 2026.