August is here so it’s time for my July 2026 blog roundup. Along with a summary of my writing activity for the month, my monthly roundup has terrific posts on U.S. tax rules impacting Canadian snowbirds, poetry for a planet in peril, and the importance of memoirs.
An update on my spring capsule wardrobe project
In March, I decided to give a capsule wardrobe a try. Now that we’re well into summer, it’s time to recap what I learned from my spring capsule wardrobe project.
The Sunday Spark – It’s the final countdown
This is it. The final countdown to Laura’s move to Australia is on. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I share my thoughts as the big day approaches. Plus: a Wordle word of the week, research on the benefits of bilingualism, and food innovation in Canada’s north.
The Sunday Spark – The lazy, hazy, smoky days of summer
When smoky days made breathing difficult this week, I realized summer is quickly becoming my least favourite season. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with good news about innovations in urban farming, better management of donated goods, and the positive impact of bike lanes on local business.
The Sunday Spark – Earth on Fire – A poem
When eerie orange wildfire haze blocked the sun during my time in B.C. this week, I was prompted to write a poem about our Earth on Fire. Read my poem in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with important tax information for Canadian snowbirds, fun facts about emus, and a new climate website.
The Sunday Spark – Déjà vu all over again
This week, I had an eerie sense of déjà vu all over again as I visited with Laura in BC. Find out why in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with some fun facts about foxes, bears, and train robbers from our visit to the BC Wildlife Park.
Inspiring reads in my June 2026 blog roundup
Happy Canada Day to my Canadian readers! Along with a summary of my writing activity for the month, my June 2026 blog roundup has terrific posts on leaving things better than we found them, water conservation tips, and the importance of community.
Searching for inspiration for Plastic Free July 2026
July is almost here. When I sat down to think about what to write for my Plastic Free July 2026 post, I admit to a bit of writer’s block. This led me to wonder if the plastic-free movement still matters in 2026.
The Sunday Spark – Can I call myself a cancer survivor?
As I mark 15 years since my breast cancer diagnosis, I consider why I’m still reluctant to call myself a cancer survivor. Learn why in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark along with heat pumps boosting the value of homes, France reimagining volunteering, and Oakville’s role in the Underground Railroad.
The Sunday Spark – Can we make this an endless summer?
It’s officially summer! This year, more than ever, I would love to be able to freeze time and make this an endless summer. Find out why in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with what’s buzzing at Michigan State, shocking storage unit stats, and transforming waste into clean hydrogen.